How Are Protests Affecting Hong Kong's Bottom Line?

The video discusses the impact of protests in Hong Kong on various sectors, including tourism, retail, food and beverage, banking, and insurance. The Finance Secretary's comments highlight the affected industries, while the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports on banking disruptions. The food and beverage sector faces significant losses, and retail sales drop during key shopping periods. Despite challenges, some sectors like gaming in Macau show resilience.

Which sectors in Hong Kong were most affected by the protests according to the Finance Secretary?

• Manufacturing and Agriculture

• Healthcare and Real Estate

• Tourism, Retail, and Food and Beverage

• Technology and Education

What was the response of banks to the protests in terms of their operations?

• They increased their operating hours.

• They moved operations to business continuity sites.

• They closed all branches permanently.

• They reduced interest rates.

How did the protests impact the retail sector during Golden Week?

• Retail sales dropped by 30-40%.

• Retail sales remained unchanged.

• Retail sales doubled.

• Retail sales increased by 30-40%.

What was the reported impact on luxury sales during the protests?

• Luxury sales increased by 50%.

• Luxury sales remained stable.

• Luxury sales dropped by up to 30%.

• Luxury sales were unaffected.

What was the trend in Macau visitor arrivals during the protests?

• Visitor arrivals were unaffected.

• Visitor arrivals increased by 20%.

• Visitor arrivals dropped by 14.5%.

• Visitor arrivals remained constant.