Hong Kong retail sales rose at the fastest pace in March, as the economy recovered and tourists opened doors after years of isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to official statistics on Thursday, retail sales rose by 40.9% compared to last year.
A government spokesman said further recovery in the tourism and private consumption sector would “benefit the retail sector.”
Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.7% compared to last year, exceeding consumers’ expectations.