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Residents of Hong Kong are to receive a third round of consumption vouchers, aimed at boosting consumer spending. We look at the economic pressures on the special administrative region, and how much difference new measures are likely to make.

In the world of video games, Microsoft has announced deals with two of its rivals as it tries to persuade competition authorities it should be allowed to take over Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard; but will it be enough to allay their concerns?

And the world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks, says it is launching a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy. We ask whether it will woo espresso sippers.

(Picture: A sign showing 'shop with the consumption voucher' in Hong Kong. Credit: Getty Images)