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Daryl Ng
Daryl Ng is chairman of Sino Group and the founding chairman of the Hong Kong-Asean Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation promoting and deepening ties between Hong Kong and Asean to build a community of shared future to reinforce Hong Kong’s international position and support future growth.
Daryl Ng is chairman of Sino Group and the founding chairman of the Hong Kong-Asean Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation promoting and deepening ties between Hong Kong and Asean to build a community of shared future to reinforce Hong Kong’s international position and support future growth.
Languages Spoken:
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Dili can bolster Asean’s diplomatic outreach and action on shared concerns, while other members can lend a hand in East Timor’s development.
From supply chain alignment to financial services, the city’s membership would undoubtedly add value to its long-standing economic partners.
The International Organisation for Mediation will consolidate Hong Kong’s appeal as a dispute resolution hub.
Reform continues to be a central theme in the Communist Party’s vision for China, which offers scope for Hong Kong to play to its strengths.
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Making travel to the mainland easier will only make Hong Kong more attractive to foreign firms and workers looking to make the city a home.
Hong Kong is already a significant trade and investment partner to members of RCEP, the world’s largest trade bloc. After the city’s membership is approved, it can help to harmonise trade rules, stimulate intra-bloc capital flows and foster connections and partnerships.
Hong Kong can add value to Southeast Asian economies as an education hub on the doorstep of the Greater Bay Area. The city must also be more proactive about attracting professionals, entrepreneurs and ultra-high-net-worth individuals from Asean.
Indonesia has big plans that Hong Kong can support, as a centre of trade and finance with green compliance expertise. Stronger cultural, tourism and academic ties also complement China’s strategic partnership with Indonesia.
Beijing’s vow to prioritise growth and global connections is the confidence boost the world needs. As a major source of trade and investment, and with an ever-growing circle of friends and partners, the significance of China’s return cannot be overstated.
As opportunities for cooperation between China and Asean grow, Hong Kong can benefit from its long-standing ties with both. What’s more, Hong Kong has the infrastructure and expertise to facilitate trade, investment and cultural changes between the two.
President Xi Jinping emphasised Hong Kong’s international status in an important speech on July 1. With more knowledge now of Covid-19, leading cities around the world have reopened. Hong Kong must catch up, and quickly.
