Government posts $92.3b fiscal deficit in 11 months to February

The Hong Kong government’s fiscal deficit stood at HK$92.3 billion in the 11-month period ending in February. 

That was after taking into account HK$124.3 billion received from the issuance of government bonds and repayment of HK$22 billion principal on bonds, the government announced on Monday.

The fiscal reserves stood at HK$642.3 billion as of February 28, 2025.

Expenditure and revenue from April 2024 to February 2025 amounted to HK$670.3 billion and HK$475.7 billion, respectively.

STAFF REPORTER