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Hong Kong retail sales climb 7.9% in May, extending 13-month growth streak

Hong Kong's retail sales saw a 7.9% increase in May, marking the 13th consecutive month of growth. The total value of sales reached HK$33.8 billion (US$4.3 billion), driven by a rise in visitor numbers and a generally expanding economy. For the first five months of the year, retail sales grew by 10.6% compared to the same period in the previous year. AI

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Hong Kong retail sales climb 7.9% in May, extending 13-month growth streak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months

    Hong Kong’s retail sales in May rose 7.9 per cent year on year, extending the streak of growth to 13 months, with the sector benefiting from an increase in visitor numbers amid mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK$3…