Amid concerns sparked by recent closure announcements from several catering businesses in Hong Kong, Simon Wong, Chairman and CEO of LH GROUP (01978.HK) 0.000 (0.000%) , said in a newspaper interview that Hong Kong's catering market is in a "highly competitive elimination phase", so this is not the right time for expansion, though urgent transformation is necessary to avoid being eliminated.Regarding the impact of Hong Kong residents spending in the Mainland on Hong Kong's catering industry, Wong noted that the daily dining demand remains as most Hong Kong residents still work in this city.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.)Related NewsMacquarie Eyes CN Stocks' Earnings Stability in 2H25 & 3 Major Themes, Favoring HAIDILAO, CHOW TAI FOOK Benefiting from Domestic Demand