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Feb exports value down 0.8%

The value of Hong Kong’s total exports decreased to $284.1 billion in February, down 0.8% on the same month last year, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.   The value of imports of goods fell 1.8% to $325.7 billion for the same period.   A trade deficit of $41.7 billion, or 12.8% of the value of imports, was recorded in February.   Comparing the three-month period ending February with the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis, the value of exports rose 5.5%, while that of imports also increased 3.3%.   The Government noted that taking the first two months of the year together to remove the volatility caused by the difference in timing of the Lunar New Year, the value of exports posted a 16.6% growth against a very low base of comparison a year ago.   Exports to the Mainland and the US rose notably, while those to the European Union fell. Those to other major Asian markets recorded a mixed performance.   Looking ahead, the Gove

6 virus cases in Ho Man Tin

The Government today announced that six positive COVID-19 cases were found in the compulsory testing exercise for the restricted area at Chiu Man House of Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin.   After making a restriction-testing declaration yesterday to cover the building, about 1,250 people were tested and six positive cases were detected.   Government staff also visited about 560 households there and will follow up on those that did not answer the door.
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