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Hong Kong retail sales decline for ninth month, down 7.3% in November

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Hong Kong retail sales decline for ninth month, down 7.3% in November

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  • Retail sales in Hong Kong fell for the ninth consecutive month in November, dropping by 7.3% year on year.
  • Total retail sales reached HK$31.7 billion for the month, according to provisional estimates from the Census and Statistics Department.
  • A government spokesperson noted that declines were driven by changing consumption patterns and a strong Hong Kong dollar.
  • Notable declines included a 34.4% drop in motor vehicle sales and a 20.5% decrease in furniture sales.
  • In contrast, supermarket goods saw a slight increase of 3.5%, while initiatives to boost tourism and local spending are anticipated to help the market recover.

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