Textbook prices in Hong Kong have seen their steepest rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a set of books for the 2026-27 school year costing between HK$4,000 and HK$6,000. This increase, averaging 3.6%, has prompted calls from parents and concern groups to reinstate student subsidies. Retailers attribute the price hike to a shift towards digital learning tools, which has reduced print runs and increased costs for physical textbooks. AI
RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of rising textbook prices and calls for policy changes, rather than a direct AI development.
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