Inappropriate to raise minimum wage in struggling economy, says Hong Kong business leader, as he warns more unpaid leave could follow if measure is approved

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City’s worst paid make HK$37.50 an hour. In New York, level is HK$116.20 and in Britain HK$64 Federation of Hong Kong Industries chief says decision not to extend wage subsidy scheme also a threat to businesses City’s worst paid make HK$37.50 an hour, and Federation of Hong Kong Industries chief warns other workers could be put on unpaid leave if that goes up. Raising the minimum wage would be inappropriate in a struggling economy, a Hong Kong business leader said on Sunday, despite other places increasing what the lowest paid make per hour. Federation of Hong Kong Industries honorary president...