Hong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves

Hong Kong’s civil service chief has pledged to deliver a “reasonable and attractive” pay adjustment once the economy and public finances improve, following the legislature’s approval of a flat 2 per cent pay rise for civil servants this year. The Legislative Council’s finance committee on Friday scrutinised HK$6 billion (US$765 million) in spending for the annual pay adjustment for civil servants