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Postal services in Hong Kong are experiencing a significant decline, with reports indicating that the post office in the busy Causeway Bay area received very few customers during peak hours. This downturn reflects a global crisis facing traditional postal services.
The Hong Kong authorities are set to inject <strong>4.6 billion Hong Kong dollars</strong> (equivalent to <strong>587 million US dollars</strong>) into the government postal service. This initiative aims to ensure the continuity of operations over the next three years following eight consecutive years of losses and a decline in mail volume.
The Royal Mail service in the UK has announced a new increase in stamp prices, raising the cost of a first-class stamp to <strong>£1.80</strong>. This increase comes amid growing criticism regarding the service's performance in delivering mail.