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Hong Kong Maintains Top 4 Position in Global Shipping Centre Index Hooray for Hong Kong! It’s managed to secured fourth place in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for transportation and logistics. The city scored 80.87 points, ranking behind Singapore, Shanghai, and London,…
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Hong Kong Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Central Asia Hong Kong will lead a trade delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June as the city looks to expand international trade opportunities beyond its traditional markets. The visit is expected to strengthen business partnerships and create new opportunities for economic development across Central Asia. According to==…
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