HONG KONG, July 3 Reuters Hong Kong39;s May retail sales rose 18.4 from a year earlier thanks to the revival of inbound tourism and positive consumption sentiment, government data showed on Monday.

Sales increased to HK34.5 billion 4.40 billion, marking a sixth consecutive month of growth. That compared with a revised 14.9 rise in April.

In volume terms, retail sales increased 16.5 yearonyear in May. That compared with a revised 13.1 growth in April.

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Reporting by Donny Kwok and Twinnie Siu; Editing by Philippa Fletcher

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