Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 4.6 per cent year on year in June, extending the growth streak to 14 months, with the government expecting continued economic growth, rising incomes and a steady increase in visitors to support the sector. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK$31.5 billion (US$4.01 billion), with retail sales in the first half of the year rising by 9.6 per cent compare