Hong Kong Holiday Shopping Surge Signals Strong Year-End Consumer Confidence
Hong Kong’s festive shopping surge continues as over 457,000 visitors flocked to commercial hubs on December 25, signaling robust consumer activity amid the holiday season.
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Hong Kong’s festive shopping surge continues as over 457,000 visitors flocked to commercial hubs on December 25, signaling robust consumer activity amid the holiday season.
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