While he hoped the scheme could boost local spending, Chan warned against excessive optimism over the economy despite recent improved figuresVoucher drive a key policy from his budget speech in February, benefiting 7.2 million peopleThe expiry date for the HK$5,000 (US$645) digital vouchers to be distributed by the Hong Kong government to residents may be extended to Lunar New Year and dished out over fewer instalments, the city’s finance secretary has said, promising more flexibility on the handout.

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