TNAG-1762-FCO40-2516-Economic-situation-in-Hong-Kong-1988 — Page 46

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stock market crash.

The outlook for 1988, though

not as robust as the performance in the early part of 1987, is still satisfactory.

4.

The building and construction industry should continue to be active in 1988, although the

shortages of construction workers, and of certain

essential building materials on occasions, may

still affect construction progress.

G.F. 326

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