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SCMP Hong Kong Series

Meeting the ‘belt and road’ diplomats in Hong Kong

In this series, the Post interviews consuls general of emerging and belt and road economies with which Hong Kong is keen to build ties. 

Updated: 09 Aug, 2024
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Exclusive | Hong Kong firms should tap Laos for logistics, green finance in ‘new era’: envoy

Consul General Ammala Saenchonghack says city leader’s ‘historic’ visit will put Laos on map for Hongkongers, both for holidays and investment.

08 Aug, 2024
Consul General Ammala Saenchonghack says Hong Kong’s experience as a financial hub can help attract and manage investments in the country. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Exclusive | Indonesia plans first-ever business meet in Hong Kong to lure investment

Consul General Yul Edison describes Indonesia as ‘land of opportunities’, as he pushes for greater ties with city.

01 Aug, 2024
Consul General Yul Edison says Hong Kong has “unique” benefits for his country. Photo: Warton Li
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Exclusive | Indonesia can provide Hong Kong with nurses, says top envoy to city

It has already done so in several other developed economies, says Consul General Yul Edison

02 Aug, 2024
A nurse holds a newborn baby in the maternity ward of a Jakarta hospital. Photo: AFP
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Exclusive | Turkish diplomat calls for more flights between country and Hong Kong

Turkish Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin highlights ‘huge potential’ for closer ties and increased trade between country and Hong Kong.

17 Aug, 2024
The Turkish consul general in Hong Kong has called for closer ties between the city and his country, including its biggest city, Istanbul (pictured). Photo: Shutterstock
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Exclusive | Pakistan seeking direct Cathay Pacific flights with Hong Kong, envoy says

Consul general Riaz Ahmed Shaikh says passenger demand supports resuming direct flights after 10-year hiatus.

31 Aug, 2024
The Pakistan Monument in the heart of Islamabad. The consulate in Hong Kong receives up to 100 applications for tourist visas every month, envoy Riaz Ahmed Shaikh says. Photo: Shutterstock
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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Kuala Lumpur trade office set to open in October: Malaysian envoy

Consul General Muzambli Markam also says Greater Bay Area’s growing integration is an ‘attractive pull factor’ for Malaysian investors.

15 Sep, 2024
Consul General Muzambli Markam has said Malaysian businesses considered Hong Kong to be the “key gateway” to entering the mainland Chinese market. Photo: Edmond So
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Exclusive | Malaysia to wait for Hong Kong’s goals on Islamic finance before helping: envoy

Consul General Muzambli Markam also says city can learn to better accommodate Middle Eastern consumer behaviour preferences.

15 Sep, 2024
Consul General Muzambli Markam has said that previous attempts by Hong Kong to tap into the Islamic finance market had faltered due to a lack of interest. Photo: Edmond So
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Exclusive | ‘Negative discourse’ on Hong Kong won’t hurt city’s hub status: Turkish envoy

Hong Kong remains global magnet and centre of attraction, Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin tells the Post in exclusive interview.

17 Aug, 2024
The 21st century will be the Asian century, says Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Exclusive | Kazakhstani envoy eyes stock market link-up with Hong Kong under belt and road plan

Almas Seitakynov, Kazakhstan’s top envoy in Hong Kong, says two economies should become ‘key hubs’ for trade linking Southern Europe and Asia.

06 Oct, 2024
Consul General Almas Seitakynov has said he hopes to boost trade ties with Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
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Exclusive | Pakistani envoy calls on Hong Kong to tap country’s IT talent pool

Consul General Riaz Ahmed Shaikh also says city’s manufacturers can use his country as production base to avoid import duties slapped on Chinese-made products.

31 Aug, 2024
Gwadar Port in southwest Pakistan’s Gwadar. Envoy Riaz Ahmed Shaikh says companies in Hong Kong’s logistics sector can play a vital role in the port. Photo: Xinhua