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by Kelly Ho08:00, 21 June 202208:49, 22 June 2022

Around 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents will receive HK$995 more each month from the government from September, when two old age living allowances will be combined to ease the asset limits for receiving higher payment. At present, Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above who are in need of financial assistance may apply for a […]

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