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Hong Kong retail sees surge in Japanese, South Korean, and Thai brands

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Hong Kong's retail sector is seeing a significant influx of brands from Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, which now constitute 36% of new entrants. This trend marks a three-year high and coincides with a decrease in demand from mainland Chinese retailers. Notable new arrivals include Japanese fashion brand Cullni, second-hand goods retailer Ragtag, and South Korean footwear brand Khiho, signaling a recovery in tourism and retail. AI

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Hong Kong retail sees surge in Japanese, South Korean, and Thai brands

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arrive

    Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according t…

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