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Hong Kong retail sales climb 8.6% in April on visitor boost

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Hong Kong's retail sales experienced an 8.6% year-on-year increase in April, marking the 12th consecutive month of recovery. This growth was primarily driven by a rise in visitor arrivals and increased holiday spending. Overall, retail sales for the first four months of the year saw an 11.3% rise compared to the previous year, with notable surges in motor vehicle and electrical goods sales. AI

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Hong Kong retail sales climb 8.6% in April on visitor boost

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

    Hong Kong retail sales rise 8.6% in April on back of higher visitor arrivals

    Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 8.6 per cent year on year in April, extending the sector’s recovery for a 12th consecutive month, supported by continued growth in visitor arrivals and holiday spending. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesd…

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