Hong Kong's retail sales saw a 12% increase in the first two months of 2026, driven by economic growth and tourist activity, according to provisional figures.

Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped by nearly 12 per cent in the first two months of 2026 against a year ago, with authorities pointing to growth in the local economy and a surge in tourists. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed retail sales reached HK$35 billion (US$4.47 billion) in February, driven by the Chinese New Year holidays and major events in the city. In February, growth was 19.3 per cent year on year, while retail sales in January...