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Economy & Trade April 19, 2026 220 stories in this edition

Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

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Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

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The Hong Kong Sevens reached a high-octane finale on Sunday with costume-clad rugby fans filling the stands at Kai Tak Stadium, but some nearby restaurants said they struggled to match last year’s takings, blaming an influx of new rivals for diluting profits. After two action-packed days, the atmosphere on Super Sunday remained electric as a sea of excited spectators, some clad in creative and flamboyant costumes, fi...

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The Hong Kong Sevens reached a high-octane finale on Sunday with costume-clad rugby fans filling the stands at Kai Tak Stadium, but some nearby restaurants said they struggled to match last year’s takings, blaming an inf...

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