The Government began distributing the second phase of consumption vouchers in instalments to about 6.36 million eligible citizens today, totalling over $30 billion. About 6.21 million people received the first instalment of $2,000 today, while about 150,000 new registrants received a first instalment of $3,000, injecting nearly $13 billion of spending power into the local retail and catering markets. The number of optional electronic payment tools increased from four to six, and the blog also discussed the popularisation of electronic payments and the development of the digital economy.
Why read this: The blog lists the number of eligible people for the second phase of consumption vouchers, the amount of the first instalment and how to collect them, and explains the progress of the review, allowing readers to check the amount they can receive.
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The Financial Secretary said in his blog that the Consumption Voucher Scheme had received over 4.8 million registrations in its first week, with about 80 per cent completing electronic registration identity verification using data from last year's Cash Payout Scheme. The blog also answered common questions on SMS notifications, uploading copies of identity cards and the requirement to reside in Hong Kong. Those who complete electronic registration before 17 July will receive the first instalment of consumption vouchers on 1 August.
Why read this: The Secretary reported progress on over 4.8 million registrations in the first week of the Consumption Voucher Scheme, and addressed common questions item by item on SMS notifications, identity verification uploads and the requirement to reside in Hong Kong.
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