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Hongkong Post faces HK$2.9B loss, seeks future amid declining mail volumes

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Hongkong Post is facing significant financial challenges, accumulating HK$2.9 billion in losses over the past eight years. The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has approved a HK$4.6 billion capital injection to sustain operations for the next three years while a review of its future is conducted. Options under consideration include privatization, corporatization, or reverting to a standard government department, as traditional mail volumes decline due to electronic communication. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Rowse ·

    How Hongkong Post can ensure it’s not boxed out of the future

    The great debate about what to do with Hongkong Post has begun. There will be many twists and turns before we know the final outcome, but one thing is clear: it is vital to keep the staff on board at every step. We ultimately want to have an organisation of committed professional…

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