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Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan in 2027

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Hong Kong is set to re-establish direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the first quarter of 2027, announced by Chief Executive John Lee. This move aims to significantly ease travel and bolster business connections with Central Asia. Additionally, Hong Kong will begin discussions with Kazakhstan to establish a Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, further facilitating commercial exchanges between the two regions. AI

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Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan in 2027

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

    Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan’s Almaty in first quarter of 2027

    Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights with Almaty in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of next year, the city’s leader has announced in a breakthrough which businesses have said will be essential for easing travel and strengthening ties with Central Asia. Chief Executive John Lee …

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