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Hong Kong Book Fair vendors aim for sales parity amid industry downturn

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Vendors at the Hong Kong Book Fair are anticipating sales levels similar to last year's event. The fair, running concurrently with the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, will feature over 770 exhibitors from approximately 30 countries. Booksellers are hopeful for consistent business despite a general downturn in the publishing and retail sectors, with good weather potentially offering a slight advantage over last year's typhoon-affected event. AI

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Hong Kong Book Fair vendors aim for sales parity amid industry downturn

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

    Hong Kong Book Fair vendors on the same page about this year’s sales

    Hong Kong booksellers are hoping to match last year’s business levels for the 2026 edition of the city’s annual book fair, with some vendors expressing little optimism during a period of prolonged downturn for the publishing and retail sectors. The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, …

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