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Hong Kong retail sales grow for 15th month, reaching HK$31 billion in July

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Hong Kong's retail sector experienced its 15th consecutive month of growth in July, with sales increasing by 4.5% year-on-year to reach HK$31 billion (US$4 billion). This growth, while resilient, saw a slight slowdown compared to previous periods due to adverse weather and increased outbound travel. Sales in the first seven months of the year showed an 8.9% increase, with notable growth in jewelry and electrical goods, while motor vehicles and fuels saw declines. AI

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

    Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth

    Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded growth for a 15th consecutive month in July, with the government reporting a 4.5 per cent increase year on year, although the pace of expansion slowed amid adverse weather and continued outbound travel by residents. Retail sales value for the mo…

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