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Gary C. Y. Ng

Gary C. Y. Ng

Gary C. Y. Ng is senior economist for Asia-Pacific thematic research at Natixis and a research fellow at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS). He analyses macro-economic trends and brings a unique perspective on the inter-linkages with different asset classes, sectors and government policies.
Gary C. Y. Ng is senior economist for Asia-Pacific thematic research at Natixis and a research fellow at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS). He analyses macro-economic trends and brings a unique perspective on the inter-linkages with different asset classes, sectors and government policies.
Languages Spoken:
English

It was never about the night economy not flourishing; it’s about Hong Kong’s lack of competitiveness and poor consumer sentiment after three years of Covid-19. The government must address the root of the structural problems, rather than throw resources at random targets.

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While Hong Kong keeps chasing the goal of “zero Covid”, its peers and competitors are moving on and normalising economic activity. Fully reopening is more urgent and more feasible than ever, and doing so will be to both Hong Kong and China’s great benefit.