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Credit card issuances fall 17.9pc in first quarter

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09-09-2025 17:11 HKT
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The drop signifies heightened lender caution amid elevated unemployment, according to TransUnion. Photo by REUTERS
The drop signifies heightened lender caution amid elevated unemployment, according to TransUnion. Photo by REUTERS
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