Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam
Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong food and beverage firms struggling amid protests and slowing economy first to get cash from tycoon Li Ka-shing’s HK$1 billion donation

  • Under the Li Ka Shing Foundation scheme, each eligible restaurant is expected to get HK$60,000 before the end of next month
  • Money is part of HK$1 billion fund announced earlier to help struggling SMEs in difficult times, with retail sector next in line

Topic |   Hong Kong protests
Kanis Leung
Kanis Leung

Updated: 10:45pm, 29 Oct, 2019

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Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam
Almost 300 eateries have closed down since June, according to the head of a trade body. Photo: Nora Tam
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