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Hong Kong eyes direct flights to Kazakhstan with potential subsidies

Hong Kong is looking to establish direct flights to Kazakhstan, with the city's leader visiting Astana to foster closer ties. A Hong Kong-based airline is considering launching up to three weekly flights, and Kazakhstan is open to offering subsidies to incentivize the route. This initiative is seen as crucial for boosting investment, trade, tourism, and mutual understanding between the two regions. AI

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Hong Kong eyes direct flights to Kazakhstan with potential subsidies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeffie Lam ·

    Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed

    A lack of direct flights has been a bugbear to Hong Kong and Kazakhstan forging closer ties but with the city’s leader now in Astana and hints of incentives on the table, hopes are rising for a breakthrough. It is understood that a Hong Kong-based airline is now exploring launchi…