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New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister

New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister
South China Morning Post Tuesday 11 August 2026, 11:20 UTC By Vivian Au 1 min read
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Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and will help position the city as a bridge between the country and the Greater Bay Area. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Tuesday that the opening of the Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur will strengthen Hong Kong’s presence in the region. “The establishment of the new [ETO] in Kuala Lumpur is a...

Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and will help position the city as a bridge between the country and the Greater Bay Area. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Tuesday that the opening of the Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur will strengthen Hong Kong’s presence in the region. “The establishment of the new [ETO] in Kuala Lumpur is a highly... [Image text:] HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND TRADE OFFICE
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