Delivering his financial blueprint at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, the Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced a wide range of measures—from the much-expected removal of all remaining property curbs to the extension of tax concessions for electric vehicles, and $65 million to help develop Hong Kong into a green maritime fuel-bunkering centre.

However, there was a mixture of good and bad news about Hong Kong’s economy. Unemployment is down, while both economic growth and visitor arrivals are up. But so too is the budget deficit, which will surpass HK$100 billion this year—almost twice last year's forecast.

And although there are no plans for a sales tax, some other taxes are increasing, with the government planning to collect a 3% Hotel Accommodation Tax.

We find out more.

9:05am-9:20am: Hannah Jeong, Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, Colliers

9:05am-9:20am: Wendy Hong, Election Committee Lawmaker

9:20am-9:30am: Anthony Wong, Business Director, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

9:30am-10:00am: Jason Leung, Senior Researcher, Head of Land and Housing and Public Policy Analyst, Our Hong Kong Foundation

9:30am-10:00am: Willy Lin, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council

9:30am-10:00am: Polly Wan, Tax Partner, Deloitte