"Hong Kong will capture many potential business opportunities in Central Asia"
發佈日期: 2026-05-26 20:29
TVB News
The Chief Executive's delegation is organised by the Belt and Road Office. Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho explained in TVB's Straight Talk programmes that these countries offer growing opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses.
Commissioner for Belt and Road NICHOLAS HO:"So when we look at Central Asia, overall it has a population of 80 million people. Kazakhstan accounts for 60% of the GDP of the entire region with a 20 million population. And their GDP growth last year was 6%. So it's a fast-growing open market. And of course, Kazakhstan has a special place in my heart because it was where the Silk Road Economic Belt was first raised by President Xi, which became the Belt and Road Initiative. Now, Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia, close to 40 million, right, 38 million people, with 60% of their population under the age of 30. So it's a young, dynamic workforce. And it is also an important hub of the ancient Silk Road. And last year's its GDP growth is north of, is more than 7%. So it's also a fast-growing region. That is why I think this delegation going to these two countries can capture a lot of potential opportunities."
