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Hong Kong retail sales rise 5.6% in August, signaling consumer spending pickup

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Hong Kong's retail sales saw a 5.6% year-on-year increase in August, indicating a pickup in consumer spending. This growth follows a period of slower expansion in the preceding months. The total retail sales value for the first eight months of the year rose by 8.5% compared to the same period in 2025, with a notable shift towards online retail channels. AI

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Hong Kong retail sales rise 5.6% in August, signaling consumer spending pickup

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

    Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in August

    Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 5.6 per cent year on year in August, with the latest figures showing consumer spending picking up after growth eased for two consecutive months. Retail sales value reached HK$32 billion (US$4.1 billion), according to provisional figures released b…

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