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Hong Kong shoppers boost cross-border spending in mainland China, UnionPay data shows

Hong Kong consumers are increasingly shopping in mainland China, with UnionPay data showing a nearly 30% rise in offline spending during the first half of 2026, driven by price differentials and wider digital payment adoption.

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UK consumer confidence edges up in June despite retail spending decline

British consumer confidence improved slightly in June, even as retail spending slipped, according to the latest BRC-Opinium data.

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