Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand in Middle East, Asean amid US visa pause

Hong Kong companies should accelerate their expansion into the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Central Asia to reduce their exposure to geopolitical risks, the city’s commercial-sector lawmaker has said, as the United States moved to disrupt immigrant-visa appointments worldwide. Jonathan Lamport, the Hong Kong General

Property$130m Northern Metropolis tender highlights mainland role, tests new development modelAn aerial view shows a construction site for a rail station at Hung Shui Kiu on Aug. 5, part of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development plan. (China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) LORRETTA CHENAugust 25, 2026 16:57 JST

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