Hong Kong’s investments in the Middle East will not be derailed by ongoing conflicts, the commerce minister has said, expressing confidence in the region’s economic prospects and urging businesses to take a long-term view.“The geopolitical situation has a temporary impact, but in the long term, we remain hopeful about development in the Middle East,” Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah told a radio programme on Saturday.“We have many strengths in areas such as innovation and technology and green finance, where the Middle East has significant development needs.”
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SAT · 2026-04-18 · 04:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0418-70486
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‘Take a long-term view’: Hong Kong minister says Middle East investment unaffected
Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau Ying-wah, stated that Hong Kong's investments in the Middle East will continue despite ongoing regional conflicts. Speaking on a radio program on Saturday, Yau expressed optimism about the Middle East's long-term economic development.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-18 · 04:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau Ying-wah, stated that Hong Kong's investments in the Middle East will continue despite ongoing regional conflicts. Speaking on a radio program on Saturday, Yau expressed optimism about the Middle East's long-term economic development. He emphasized Hong Kong's strengths in innovation, technology, and green finance, areas where the Middle East has considerable needs. Yau urged businesses to adopt a long-term perspective regarding investment opportunities in the region, despite temporary geopolitical impacts. The statement highlights Hong Kong's continued commitment to economic engagement with the Middle East.
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The geopolitical situation has a temporary impact, but in the long term, we remain hopeful about development in the Middle East.
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Hong Kong’s investments in the Middle East will not be derailed by ongoing conflicts.
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The Middle East has significant development needs in innovation and technology and green finance.
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Hong Kong has strengths in innovation and technology and green finance.
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