Hong Kong products expo logs 30% rise in footfall, but sales expected to stagnate

Hong Kong products expo logs 30% rise in footfall, but sales expected to stagnate

[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025

Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo draws 1.3 million visitors, but sales expected to remain flat at around HK$1 billion.



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