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Hong Kong secures expanded equal treatment and investment guarantees across Asean

Hong Kong secures expanded equal treatment and investment guarantees across Asean
South China Morning Post Sunday 20 September 2026, 12:09 UTC By Simpson Cheung 1 min read
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Hong Kong firms will benefit from expanded non-discriminatory treatment and investment guarantees in 10 Asean states after a protocol amending an investment agreement with the bloc was signed on Sunday. The protocol was signed in Manila – where Asean economic ministers are meeting – ahead of dedicated trade consultations between Hong Kong and the bloc. Undersecretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan Pak-li signed the protocol for Hong Kong, alongside Philippine Trade...

Hong Kong firms will benefit from expanded non-discriminatory treatment and investment guarantees in 10 Asean states after a protocol amending an investment agreement with the bloc was signed on Sunday. The protocol was signed in Manila – where Asean economic ministers are meeting – ahead of dedicated trade consultations between Hong Kong and the bloc. Undersecretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan Pak-li signed the protocol for Hong Kong, alongside Philippine Trade Secretary... [Image text:] ASEANO NAVIGATING OUR FUTURE, PHILIPPINES 2026 TOGETHER
Hong Kong (LOCATION) Asean (LOCATION) Manila (LOCATION) Commerce and Economic Development (ORG) Bernard Chan Pak-li (PERSON) Philippine Trade (ORG)
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