Senior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue, with companies from the bloc keen to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, its top representative in the city has said.Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, made the remarks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday, where he highlighted opportunities for cooperation on sustainable innovation and the green transition.In a keynote address, Rouse said Hong Kong had established itself as one of Asia’s leading centres for green and sustainable finance, and that, as “two of the world’s leaders” in this field, both sides had an opportunity to deepen cooperation.
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EU and Hong Kong in talks on new financial services dialogue, envoy says
The European Union and Hong Kong are in discussions to establish a new financial services dialogue, according to EU Ambassador Harvey Rouse. Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, announced these talks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday.
Connor MycroftSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-23 · 05:10 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The European Union and Hong Kong are in discussions to establish a new financial services dialogue, according to EU Ambassador Harvey Rouse. Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, announced these talks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday. The initiative aims to facilitate exploration of opportunities in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis by EU companies. The dialogue will also focus on deepening cooperation in sustainable innovation and the green transition, areas where both the EU and Hong Kong are recognized leaders. Rouse highlighted Hong Kong's position as a prominent center for green and sustainable finance in Asia.
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The EU and Hong Kong have an opportunity to deepen cooperation in green and sustainable finance.
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Hong Kong has established itself as one of Asia’s leading centres for green and sustainable finance.
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Companies from the EU are keen to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis.
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Senior officials from the EU and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue.
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