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Hong Kong inks $1.65B in deals with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

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Hong Kong has finalized 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, totaling US$1.65 billion, following a visit by city leader John Lee. These agreements span government-level cooperation in trade and education, as well as business-to-business partnerships. The initiative also includes a new direct flight route between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan, and Uzbekistan will open a consulate in Hong Kong. AI

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Hong Kong inks $1.65B in deals with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

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

    Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion

    Hong Kong has signed 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion during city leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s visit to Central Asia, which he hailed as a “successful” mission setting the stage for closer government and business ties with the region. Lee on Thursda…

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