Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to China attracted considerable attention worldwide, especially within business communities. Negotiations with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, a speech at the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence (WAIC 2026), and more than 70 commercial documents worth over $15 billion (€13.2 billion). The visit came at the time of booming cooperation…
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu (right) meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev at Government House in Hong Kong on June 10, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) There are broad prospects for further cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its largest trading partner…
Hong Kong has taken a monumental step forward in expanding its global economic footprint. Last week, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, leading a high-level business delegation, wrapped up a successful five-day mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This historic visit – marking the first time the chief executive has led a mission to Central Asia –…
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 Ka-chiu, who is leading a high-powered delegation to the region,…
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has held talks with Kazakhstan’s president at the start of a visit to Central Asia, highlighting the city’s role as a “superconnector” bridging businesses with global markets, as his delegation sealed a wide range of partnership deals with the nation. Lee began his five-day trip on Monday by discussing…