HONG KONG : Hong Kong's economy grew 2.7 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, adding that inbound tourism and domestic demand would remain drivers for growth this year.It was the first quarter of growth after four consecutive ones of contraction. On a
HONG KONG : Hong Kong's economy grew 2.
7 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, adding that inbound tourism and domestic demand would remain drivers for growth this year.On a seasonally-adjusted quarterly basis, the economy grew 5.3 per cent between January and March.
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