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Hong Kong Minister: Middle East Conflicts Won't Impact Investments

4/18/2026

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Hong Kong's Commerce Minister Algernon Yau Ying-wah said Middle East conflicts will not hinder Hong Kong's investments.
He expressed optimism about the region's economy and highlighted Hong Kong's strengths in innovation, technology, and green finance.
Recent peace talks led to a 9% drop in Brent crude prices despite disruptions from US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Yau noted Middle East trade accounts for 1.5% of Hong Kong's total trade volume, indicating limited impact on external trade.

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Hong Kong's Commerce Minister Algernon Yau Ying-wah said Middle East conflicts will not hinder Hong Kong's investments.
He expressed optimism about the region's economy and highlighted Hong Kong's strengths in innovation, technology, and green finance.
Recent peace talks led to a 9% drop in Brent crude prices despite disruptions from US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Yau noted Middle East trade accounts for 1.5% of Hong Kong's total trade volume, indicating limited impact on external trade.