Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan reported a 35% increase in bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East in the first five months of 2024. He noted that Gulf capital is beginning to flow into Asia, reflecting strengthened ties in economy, finance, technology, and culture. This trend highlights deepening economic integration between Hong Kong and the Gulf region across multiple sectors.
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Bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East rose by 35% in the first five months of the year.
Bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East increased by 35% in the first five months of 2024.
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Paul Chan stated that Hong Kong and the Middle East have deepened ties in economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology, and culture over the past few years.
Opinion- Bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East rose by 35% in the first five months of the year.
- Capital from the Gulf region is flowing into Asia, as per Hong Kong's finance chief.
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Loaded language removedCapital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year.
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Paul Chan stated that Hong Kong and the Middle East have deepened ties in economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology, and culture over the past few years.
OpinionBilateral trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East increased by 35% in the first five months of 2024.
South China Morning PostPaul Chan indicated that Gulf capital is showing signs of flowing into Asia.
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