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Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months

1 month ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s retail sales in May rose 7.9 per cent year on year, extending the streak of growth to 13 months, with the sector benefiting from an increase in visitor numbers during mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK$33.8 billion (US$4.3 billion), up from HK$31.3…

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise 5.5% in January as tourists loosen purse strings

5 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose 5.5 per cent year on year in January, with authorities crediting inbound tourism for supporting the sector. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed sales reached HK$37.3 billion (US$4.77 billion) in January, marking the ninth straight month of growth since May 2025, after 14 consecutive…