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MIPIM Asia 2025 Gala Dinner Revealed Award Winners across Asia Pacific

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in Asia’s real estate industry, revealed this year’s winners during the Gala Dinner on December 4 at the Rosewood Hong Kong.

The prestigious awards garnered numerous nominations from many countries worldwide, highlighting the sector’s remarkable diversity and ongoing growth. This broad range of nominations reflects the exciting innovation and creativity emerging from the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating the increasing resilience and global recognition of these projects.

Led by the Chairman of the Jury, George Hongchoy, Executive Director and Group CEO of Link Asset Management Limited, a distinguished jury panel of 19 industry leaders from across Asia Pacific meticulously evaluated all entries before selecting the top contenders.

Members of the jury panel are:

  1. George HONGCHOY, Executive Director and Group CEO, Link Asset Management Limited (Hong Kong), Chairman of the Jury
  2. Rui Hua CHANG, Managing Director, Business Management and Investment, ESR Group Limited (Hong Kong)
  3. Henry CHENG, Owner, Chongbang Group (China)
  4. Stanley CHING, Senior Managing Director, Managing Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate, CITIC Capital Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong)
  5. Donald CHOI, Managing Director, The Urban Renewal Authority (Hong Kong)
  6. Chris CHOW, Head of Global Direct Investments, LaSalle Investment Management (Hong Kong)
  7. Harvey COE, Senior Advisor, Ernst & Young (Hong Kong)
  8. Alison COOKE, Managing Director – Real Estate, Starr International Investment Advisors (Asia) Ltd (Hong Kong)
  9. Christina HAU, CEO and Executive Director, Champion REIT (Hong Kong)
  10. Alexandre HERIARD-DUBREUIL, Global Chief Investment Officer, Seregh Development Company (Hong Kong & London)
  11. Nicholas J. LOUP, CEO, Chelsfield Asia Ltd (Hong Kong)
  12. Joelin MA, Director, APG Asset Management Asia (Hong Kong)
  13. Ellen NG, Managing Director, Co-Head of Asia Real Estate, Warburg Pincus (Hong Kong)
  14. Claire TANG, Partner, Rava Partners (Hong Kong)
  15. Joseph TANG, Managing Director, The Townsend Group (Hong Kong)
  16. Shuji TOMIKAWA, President, Mitsui Fudosan Investment Advisors, Inc. (MFIA) (Japan)
  17. Josephine YIP, Managing Director, Real Estate, Asia Pacific, La Caisse (Singapore)
  18. Richard YUE, Founder and CEO, ARCH Capital Management Company Limited (Hong Kong)
  19. Jing ZHOU, Senior Director Alternatives and Strategic Transactions, Nuveen Real Estate (Hong Kong)

The winners of the MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards are:

BEST CULTURAL, SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROJECT

GOLD

Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Architect: Populous / Executive architect – Simon Kwan & Associates Limited
Others: Client: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Contracted Party: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Principal Architect: Populous
Contractor: Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd.
Engineer: Arup
Executive Architect: Simon Kwan & Associates Limited

SILVER

Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, Suzhou, China
Developer: Suzhou Harmony Development Group Co. Ltd.
Architect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
Others: ARTS Group Co. Ltd. [中衡设计集团股份有限公司] (LDI ARCH/SMEP, Façade & Interior Design)
Front Inc. (Facade)
Shanghai Shuishi Landscape Design Co. Ltd. [上海水石景观环境设计有限公司]
Rdesign International Lighting [上海瑞逸环境设计有限公司]
BIG Landscape (Landscape)
BIG Engineering (Structure)

BRONZE
Diriyah Art Futures, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Diriyah Company
Architect: Schiattarella Associati
Others: Saud Consult (Construction Supervision); Arcadis (PMC)

BEST HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND LEISURE PROJECT

GOLD

Yining InterContinental Hotel and EVEN Hotel, Yinig, China
Developer: Huamei Resort of China Green Development Group
Architect: HKS Inc
Others: Interior Designer: CCD Landscape Architect: Coopershill

SILVER
Dusit Thani Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Developer: Vimarn Suriya Company
Architect: Dragon Company Limited, Architects 49 International, and Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Others: Interior designed by André Fu Studio

BRONZE
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong and The Mariners, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Empire Group Holdings Limited
Architect: P&T Group
Others: Interior designed by HBA
Steve Leung Designers Limited, and VIA Architecture Limited

BEST MIXED-USE PROJECT

GOLD

Geneo, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: CapitaLand Development & CapitaLand Ascendas REIT
Architect: Serie Architects
Others: Multiply Architects (Design Architect)
Surbana Jurong Architects (Project Architect)
Woh Hup Private Limited (Main Contractor)

SILVER
Nanjing Xuanwu Garden City, Nanjing, China
Developer: China Merchants
Architect: Woods Bagot
Others: Kingdom Architecture Design (LDI)
MVA (Transportation Consultant)
Leox Design (Lighting)
Lab D+H (Landscape)
FORCITIS (Facade), Jin Zhaohui Design (FF&E)
EAD (Signage)

BRONZE
Wuhan Alibaba Center, Wuhan, China
Developer: Alibaba Group
Architect: Benoy
Others: Master planning – Benoy

BEST REFURBISHED BUILDING

GOLD
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Link Asset Management Ltd.
Architect: Cybertecture, Groundwork
Others: Contractor: Pat Davie Ltd.

SILVER

Nikken Building No.1, Osaka, Japan
Developer: Green Building Ecosystem, LLC
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Others: Fujiki Komuten Co. Ltd (Contractor)
Kinden Corporation (Contractor)
SUGA Co. Ltd (Contractor)

BRONZE
COZI East Bund, Shanghai, China
Developer: LaSalle Investment Management
Others: Development and Operation Manager: COZI Apartment

BEST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

GOLD
Layton at NavaPark by Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land JV, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia
Developer: Hongkong Land and Sinar Mas Land (JV)
Architect: P&T Group, Singapore
Others: Interior 可持續性設計 Design by via Architecture Ltd Hongkong, Lanscape by Siura Studio Singapore

SILVER
The Reef at King’s Dock, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: Mapletree and Keppel
Architect: KCAP Architects & Planners and DCA Architects Pte Ltd
Others: Woh Hup (Private) Ltd (Main Contractor)
Grant Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Landscape Architect)
Alpha Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd (M&E Consultant)
Aurecon Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Consultant)
Asia Infrastructure Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor)
Meinhardt Façade Technology Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant)
Light Collab LLP (Lighting Consultant)
Index Design Pte Ltd (Interior Design)
DHI Water & Environment Pte Ltd (Biodiversity Consultant)
Delta Marine Consultant Singapore Pte Ltd (Marine Consultant)
Acacia Design Consultant Pte Ltd (Signage Consultant)

BRONZE
Park Wellstate Nishiazabu, Tokyo, Japan
Developer: MITSUI FUDOSAN RESIDENTIAL CO., LTD.
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Others: SWA Group (Landscape Designer)
Sirius Lighting Office (Lighting Designer)
Wellness Development Co. Ltd (Spa Consultant)
KANSEI Design Limited (Multisensory Design Consultant)
Misawa Associates (Tea Pavilion Designer)

BEST RETAIL PROJECT

GOLD

Parade at One Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Developer: TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Architect: Lead8
Others: Lead8 (Interior Designer)
P Landscape Co., Ltd (Landscape Architect)
Lighting Planners Associates (LPA) (Lighting Designer)

SILVER
JLC, Nanjing, China
Developer: Hongkong Land
Architect: CAN Design (Retail)
Others: Interior Design: CAN Design Wayfinding and Signage
Design: CAN Design
Architect: P&T (Tower);
Façade Consultant: RoboticPlus.Tech, Inhabit;
MEP Consultant: WSP;
Structural Consultant: SYW;
Lighting Design: BPI; FF&E
Design: J&A;
Landscape Design: Tianhua

BRONZE
Central Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Developer: Central Pattana Public Company Limited
Architect: stu/D/O architects
Others: PHTAA Living Design (Interior Designer)
Landscape Textonic (Landscape)
Vesign (Lighting Designer)
Meanmoremind (Graphic Designer)
MITR Technical Consultant (Engineer)
SPC technocons.co,ltd (Contractors)

BEST URBAN REGENERATION PROJECT

GOLD
East Coast Boardwalk, Hong Kong, China
Developer: The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), Hong Kong SAR
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Ltd.

SILVER

Guocoland 18T Citywalk, Chongqing, China
Developer: Guocoland China
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: JTL (Landscape Designer)
BPI (Lighting Designer)
CMCU (LDI)

BRONZE
18 CROSS, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: PAG
Architect: Benoy
Others: Client: PAG; Executive architect: DCA Architects; Engineering & sustainability consultant: Cundall; Facade consultant: AESG; Cost consultant: JLL; Project management: Currie & Brown

BEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

GOLD
Yamato Headquarters Building A, Building B, Tokyo, Japan
Developer: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD & KAJIMA DESIGN
Others: KAJIMA CORPORATION (Main Contractor)

SILVER
The New CLP Headquarters Building, Hong Kong, China
Developer: CLP Properties Limited
Architect: Design Architect: INARC Design Hong Kong Limited / Project Architect: Ronald Lu & Partners
Others: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd (M & E Consultant / Structural Engineer / Façade Consultant / Sustainable Design Consultant / Traffic Consultant)
Beria Consultants Limited (Quantity Surveyor)
Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd. (Main Contractor)
INARC Design Hong Kong Limited(Interior Architect & Interior Designer (All Public Areas & Executive Floors))
LWK & Partners (HK) Ltd (Landscape Consultant)

BRONZE
AIA Urban Campus, Hong Kong, China
Developer: AIA Company Limited
Architect: Aquitectonica
Others: Arcadis

BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT

GOLD

Pokfield Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Developer: The University of Hong Kong
Architect: WilkinsonEyre & P&T Group (Lead Consultant)
Others: WSP (Structural Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer)
JRP (Building Services Engineer)
Beria (Quantity Surveyor)
ADI (Landscape Designer)
LD (Urban Planner)
SYSTRA MVA (Traffic Consultant)
SM&W (IT/AV/Smart Building Consultant)
AEC (Environmental / Acoustic / Beam Plus / Wellness / Sustainability Consultant)

SILVER
Lee Garden Eight, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Hysan Development Company Limited & Chinachem Group
Architect: Foster + Partners and Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited
Others: Arup Hong Kong Ltd. (Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Sustainability Consultant, Audio & Visual Consultant
Theatre Planner, Information and Communication Technology Consultant),
WSP (Asia) Ltd. (E&M Engineer, Fire Engineer)
Foster+Partners (Landscape Design Architect)
Otherland Ltd. (Executive Landscape Architect)
Inhabit Asia Ltd. (Facade Engineer)
Woods Bagot Asia Ltd. (Executive Interior Architect)
Conran and Partners (HK) Ltd. (Interior Designer)
MVA Hong Kong Ltd. (Traffic Engineer)
Purcell Asia Pacific Ltd. (Heritage Consultant)

BRONZE
Union Square, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: City Developments Limited
Architect: Aedas
Others: Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Engineer)
ThreeSixty Cost Management Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor)
COEN Design International (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Landscape Consultant)
Studio Lapis (Heritage Consultant)
Lighting Planners Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Lighting Consultant)
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant)
Alpha (Pte.) Ltd. (M&E Engineer)
WOH Hup (Builder)

BEST NEW MEGA DEVELOPMENT

GOLD

BSD City, Tangerang – Indonesia
Developer: Sinar Mas Land
Architect: AECOM – Master Planning
Landscape Architecture & Infrastructure Planning AEDAS – Master Planning and Architecture
NBBJ – Master Planning and Architecture
Siura Studio – Landscape Architecture Urban Plus – Landscape Architecture
Others: KPF – Master Planning
Gehl – Master Planning
Surbana Jurong – Master Planning
Arkonin – Infrastructure Engineering
Aramsa Infrayasa – Infrastructure Engineering
Perentjana Djaja – Drainage Engineering
Systra – Traffic and Transportation
Wahana Trans Utama – Traffic and Transportation
INOA – Environmental Impact Assessment

SILVER
Taichung D-ONE, Taichung, Taiwan
Developer: Di Yi Da International Development Company
Architect: Benoy
Others: Benoy (Masterplanner)
Benoy (Landscape Architect)
Goettsch Partners (Towers Architect)

BRONZE
Pudong New District Meiyuan Community Parcel 2E8-19, Shanghai, China
Developer: Shanghai Lujiazui Finance Development Co., Ltd.
Architect: Goettsch Partners
Others: Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tongji University Co., Ltd (Architect of Record)
SWA Group (Landscape Architect)
Thornton Tomasetti (Structural Engineer)
China Team (MEP Engineer and Vertical Transportation)
Shanghai Zhulian Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. (Facade)
LEOX Design Partnership (Lighting Designer)
T.K. Chuck Design (Interior Designer – Residential)
CCD Cheng Chung Design (H.K.) Ltd. (Interior Designer – Residential, Office, Retail, Cultural Center)
Ruiqiao Civil Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (Traffic Engineer)
Shanghai Ningyu Fire Safety Co., Ltd. (Life Safety)

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Sun Group debuts at SITF 2026 with exclusive Phu Quoc flight deals and a fresh vision for Vietnam tourism

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2026 – Making its first-ever appearance at the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026, one of South Korea’s largest international travel fairs, held from June 4–7, Sun Group has delivered a meaningful message: “Visit Vietnam: Beloved Destinations – Extraordinary Experiences.” The group has showcased iconic destinations including Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Sa Pa, and Ha Long, while telling the story of a Vietnam that is constantly innovating to create unique experiences for global travelers.

The Sun Group booth attracts a large number of visitors with its interactive activities, destination ecosystem, and promotions.

A special highlight is Sun Group’s unveiling of its new development vision for Phu Quoc in the lead‑up to APEC 2027, presented directly to Korean partners and visitors.

From the first day of the fair, Sun Group’s booth has welcomed a steady stream of visitors. Throughout the four-day event, the booth has organized B2B and B2C networking activities, customer consultations, and introductions to tourism, resort, and aviation products. Interactive programs, including mini-games, souvenir giveaways, and tailored offers for the Korean market, have kept the atmosphere lively for hours, with a continuous flow of engaged visitors.

During SITF (June 4–7), travelers have the opportunity to receive a 20% discount on the base fare when booking Sun PhuQuoc Airways tickets via the airline’s website or app. The offer applies to the Korean market for one‑way or round‑trip journeys from Korea to Phu Quoc. Limited to 200 Economy Class discount codes, it is valid for flights from June 15 to October 24, 2026 (excluding peak periods as defined by the airline).

Visitors also have the chance to win attractive prizes through booth activities, including free round‑trip air tickets on the Seoul–Phu Quoc route (ICN–PQC) and resort vouchers at hotels within Sun Group’s ecosystem.

By combining destination promotion with airline incentives, Sun Group aims to further encourage South Korean tourists to choose Vietnam for their upcoming holidays, especially Phu Quoc, which is entering a new era of large‑scale investments in projects, products, and experiences all aimed at APEC 2027.

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About Sun Group

Vietnam’s leading private economic group, Sun Group operates an integrated ecosystem spanning tourism, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, and aviation. Guided by the mission “Enhancing the beauty of the lands,” the Group shapes iconic destinations nationwide through its Sun World entertainment brand. In the aviation sector, Sun Group develops a hub-and-spoke model anchored by Phu Quoc, driven by strategic airport investments and Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

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Technology + Scenario + Supply Chain = A New Benchmark for Regional Zero-Carbon Smart Transportation

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Wing Kai New Energy X QIJI Energy X C&D Hi-Tech

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – The 19th (2026) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference (SNEC 2026) was grandly held from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Attracting over 3,000 exhibitors from 95 countries worldwide, the event stands as the largest and most influential professional grand gathering for the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors across Asia and globally.

During the exhibition, Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman of the Board of Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited (“Wing Lee” or the “Group”, stock code: 9639.HK); Mr. Cai Huihui, General Manager of Wing Kai New Energy Technology Co., Limited (“Wing Kai New Energy”); Mr. Wang Yi, Key Account Manager of QIJI Energy; Mr. Xu Jun, Overseas Energy Storage Commercial Director of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL); and Mr. You Yuxian, ASEAN Regional Energy Storage Sales Director of CATL, jointly visited the exhibition booth of C&D Hi-Tech. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with the team led by General Manager Mr. Zhan Shengli, focusing on battery swapping station projects in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. By integrating multi-party resources, the teams successfully finalized and signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement.

Through this signing, the three parties will join forces to address and resolve the industry pain points of overseas markets regarding regulatory compliance, engineering infrastructure, and supply chain coordination. The collaboration represents a deep integration of QIJI Energy’s cutting-edge battery swapping solutions, Wing Kai New Energy’s localized infrastructure and operational capabilities across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and C&D Hi-Tech’s robust global resource allocation strengths. Moving from single-project development to an ecosystem of mutual win-win, this partnership will significantly enhance the delivery efficiency of green energy across Hong Kong, Macau, and the Southeast Asian region, setting a brand-new benchmark for regional zero-carbon smart transportation.

As a subsidiary of Wing Lee, Wing Kai New Energy has been rooted in Hong Kong since its inception while radiating its presence globally, deeply cultivating sustainable clean energy solutions. Addressing the acute pain points in the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asian markets, where rapid fluctuations in energy prices have led to surging cost pressures for logistics distribution enterprises, Wing Kai New Energy will focus on urban distribution logistics battery swapping businesses in the future. The company plans to integrate site resources, infrastructure, and operations to fill the gap in regional infrastructure. We firmly believe that this cooperation will effectively bridge the cross-border green energy eco-link, accelerate the construction of a green energy service network, and contribute solidly to the realization of the “dual carbon” goals. Meanwhile, we sincerely invite more partners to join the Zero-Carbon Smart Alliance to jointly advance sustainable development.

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About Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited

Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, Wing Lee is an established contractor engaged in civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, and new energy businesses, and has participated in various large-scale landmark projects in Hong Kong. The Group’s civil engineering business specialized in site formation waterworks as well as road and drainage works, while its electrical and mechanical engineering business specializes in power system-related projects and emergency maintenance works. In recent years, the Group has actively expanded into the new energy sector, undertaking solar photovoltaic projects, distributing various electric commercial vehicles and electric construction machinery, and engaging in the construction and subsequent maintenance of charging piles, battery swapping, recycling, and energy storage businesses. In 2025, Wing Lee Construction, together with SANY Group Co., Ltd. and CATL, among other industry giants, founded the “Zero-Carbon Smart Alliance” to develop full-industry-chain solutions for photovoltaics, energy storage, charging and battery swapping, and smart applications in green transportation.

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Hong Kong wraps up successful mission to deepen ties with Central Asia

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), today (June 5) wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively, achieving fruitful results of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening ties with Central Asia.

The delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland is the largest and most diverse overseas mission led by the current term of the HKSAR Government so far.

Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (fifth right) and the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Strategic Development, Sardor Umurzakov (fourth right) witness the exchange of memoranda of understanding and co-operation agreements between government departments, enterprises and organisations from Hong Kong and Uzbekistan.

Speaking to the media in Uzbekistan yesterday (June 4), Mr Lee set out the three main objectives of the visit: further explore emerging markets and lay the foundation for long-term economic and trade development; strengthen government-to-government (G2G) relationships and promote closer bilateral co-operation; and build a “hub-to-hub” model of co-operation.

He said the visit had been successful, yielding achievements in eight areas, including:

  • Establishing high-level contacts and ties between the HKSAR Government and the Governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and reaching consensus on co-operation in multiple areas;
  • A total of 96 co-operation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were reached during the visit (61 with Kazakhstan, 35 with Uzbekistan), involving specific amounts exceeding US$1.65 billion in total;
  • The governments agreed to commence bilateral discussions on agreements in various areas;
  • Deepening project matching and research collaboration between Hong Kong and Central Asian region in areas including finance, innovation and technology (I&T), and aviation;
  • Demonstrating Hong Kong’s effective role as a platform for going global and achieving substantial results, with Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises joining forces in tapping new markets and bringing synergistic advantages into full play;
  • Facilitating more convenient people-to-people exchanges by promoting direct flights, aviation and transport co-operation, and extensions to the mutual visa-free period;
  • Promoting exchanges in education, talent and culture to further deepen people-to-people bonds; and
  • Advancing a hub-to-hub co-operation model to open up broader room for co-operation between Hong Kong and the Central Asian region.

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While in Tashkent (June 3-5), Mr Lee met with local leaders, government officials and business representatives to deepen co-operation between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan in areas including trade, investment, finance, I&T, and people-to-people exchanges.

Mr Lee held meetings with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, his Advisor on Strategic Development, Sardor Umurzakov, the Prime Minister, Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjayev, to exchange views on furthering mutual co-operation.

Mr Lee highlighted that under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys both the China advantage and the global advantage. He said that Hong Kong would continue to play its roles as a “super connector” and a “super value-adder” to further deepen co-operation and exchanges with Uzbekistan on various fronts in line with Uzbekistan’s goal of achieving high-quality development.

Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive, John Lee (left) meets with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev.
Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (left) meets with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev.

Earlier (June 3), Mr Lee met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, after which they jointly witnessed an exchange of notes between the two places on a mutual visa-free arrangement, which would allow a visa-free period of 30 days for visitors from both sides.

“Moreover, we are glad to have initialed the Air Services Agreement with Uzbekistan, and look forward to launching direct passenger flights between the two places soon,” Mr Lee said, during a high-level business dinner (June 4). The Chief Executive pointed out that Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are important trade and investment gateways to their respective regions – the Asia-Pacific and Central Asia.

“It helps that we are all believers in the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative, a modern expression of the ancient Silk Road spirit,” Mr Lee said. “Today, China is Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner, and the two countries work closely on major infrastructure and connectivity projects that are revitalising the Silk Road. Hong Kong is a pivotal player in the B&R Initiative, thanks to our world-class professional and financial services expertise.”

The delegation also toured the IT Park Uzbekistan and the Center for Islamic Civilization before concluding its visit in Tashkent.

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