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New Asean Chamber of Commerce launches in Hong Kong to boost GBA ties

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A new Asean Chamber of Commerce has been established in Hong Kong, aiming to enhance trade and connections between the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Southeast Asian nations. Launched at the SCMP's GBA-Asean Summit 2026, the chamber's chairman, Daniel Fung Wah-kin, emphasized Hong Kong's role as a crucial link. While Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed confidence in the chamber's ability to foster closer ties, analysts suggest the economic impact may be moderate due to existing agreements. AI

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New Asean Chamber of Commerce launches in Hong Kong to boost GBA ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li,Kolette Lim ·

    New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’

    Setting up a new regional chamber of commerce will “fulfil a long-felt need” to bridge the gap between the Greater Bay Area and Asean, with Hong Kong acting as a “natural connector”, the business group’s inaugural chairman has said. But given existing agreements and bilateral rel…

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