Hong Kong tycoon calls for end of travel curbs


ONE of Hong Kong’s wealthiest developers made a rare open call for the government to end inbound travel restrictions, in the latest sign that even the loyal property sector is losing patience with the city’s strict Covid-19 policies.

Peter Woo, who controls Wharf (Holdings) Ltd and Wharf Real Estate Investment Co with a net worth of US$18.5bil (RM83bil), released an article urging for an end of the restrictions for inbound travellers.

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Peter Woo , Wharf Holdings , Covid , Hong Kong , travel

   

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