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FII conference
FII summit is an annual conference organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute. It is often referred to as “Davos in the Desert “ and attended by investors, innovators, academics and policymakers. FII Priority are smaller meetings held in various cities around the globe. Hong Kong is the first to host it in Asia.
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9 September, 2024
A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Shutterstock
Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong start-ups find warm welcome, big opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Executives in a recent delegation praise Saudi Arabia’s pace of modernisation and eagerness to do business.

Banking & finance

‘Not just talk’: Hong Kong secures billions in funds, deals at FII in Riyadh

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

FII 2024: Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia to anchor US$1 billion investment fund

Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific in talks to help Saudi carrier expand Asia routes

Talk of a partnership followed the bulk order of 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, announced this week during the annual FII conference in the Saudi capital.

The delivery of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Riyadh Air’s livery at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on June 12, 2023. Photo: Riyadh Air
TikTok

TikTok CEO vows to earn global trust, as app challenges US ban

Chew Shou Zi calls earning local trust around the world “a big challenge” for TikTok at a summit in Riyadh.

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Start-ups

Hong Kong start-ups eye Middle East capital under new accord with venture fund

Start-ups with expertise in artificial intelligence, biotech and green energy can contribute to Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification agenda.

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Banking & finance

Inclusive policies, flexible work rules spur gender diversity, Saudi summit told

Speakers at HERizon Summit in Riyadh included HSBC ex-CEO Noel Quinn, former HKEX chairman Laura Cha.

Noel Quinn, former HSBC CEO. Photo: Associated Press
Fintech

Hong Kong start-ups head to Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative

Hong Kong start-ups ‘have a lot to offer’ Saudi Arabia, which is trying to diversify its oil-dominated economy.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong ETF raises US$1.3 billion as Middle East investors buy into China ‘miracle’

Since the public offering is still ongoing, the size of the fund may grow when it is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

China-Middle East relations

Saudi ministers, business executives gather in Hong Kong as Middle East ties grow

In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s first Asia conference that took place in Hong Kong.

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In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s first Asia conference that took place in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Middle Eastern countries eager to invest in Hong Kong mega projects: Paul Chan

Finance minister points to Northern Metropolis as prime example of ‘long-term stable investments’ sought by Middle Eastern nations.

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The Kwu Tung area in the New Territories. The Northern Metropolis project along the border with Shenzhen has been highlighted by Hong Kong’s finance chief as a target for investment from Gulf states. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

‘Hyperlocal’ approach is key to Asia’s vibrant start-up ecosystem: FII summit

‘Hyperlocality’ and open dialogue between regulators, businesses and investors, can help retain the vibrancy of Asia’s start-up ecosystem, industry leaders said at the FII Priority conference in Hong Kong.

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Banking & finance

Chinese business expansion in Middle East to get boost from PIF investment

A unit of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has injected fresh capital into eWTP Arabia Capital, a Riyadh-based venture firm focused on easing Chinese business expansion into the Middle East.

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China trade

‘Every country needs copper’, and China foresight offers an edge in green push

Strong ties between China and world’s major mineral exporters, especially those with vast copper and nickel resources, leave West playing catch-up in securing supplies.

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Cooper is considered a “big-ticket item” in the global supply chain. Photo: Bloomberg
Li Ka-shing

FII conference: Investment firm backed by Li Ka-shing seeks big-impact tech

Innovations in synthetic biology and alternative materials can improve the lives and livelihoods of many people, says Horizons Ventures co-founder Solina Chau.

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A view of North East New Territories Landfill in Hong Kong on September 2, 2022. Photo: Felix Wong
Business of climate change

Climate tech needs more policy support, diverse private financing: FII speakers

Technology holds the key to solving the climate crisis but needs more government support and private-sector funding to ensure its commercialisation, speakers at the FII Institute’s first Asia conference said.

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China economy

‘Economic centre of gravity is moving towards Asia,’ business leaders hear

The changing geopolitical landscape and Asia’s ascent on the global stage are driving regional economies to collaborate more closely, leaders said at the first FII conference to be held in Hong Kong.

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Artificial intelligence

AI can be ‘force for good’ if allowed to flourish: FII conference in Hong Kong

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a significant tool for uplifting humanity and serving the broader good, provided the right regulations and a human-centric approach are in place, according to a panel at the FII Priority conference in Hong Kong.

Panel discussion in progress at FII Priority Hong Kong, at HKEX in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Middle East

Hong Kong’s market, hub status in focus as city seeks to boost Middle East ties

Hong Kong is ideally placed to serve as a bridge between China and the Middle East, with the city’s capital market and government’s focus on tech and innovation acting as catalysts, FII conference participants say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s governing principle ‘enables city to play key role in shaping trends’

Speaking at the FII Priority Hong Kong conference, John Lee touts city’s deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, says both economies are negotiating investment promotion and protection agreement.

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Banking & finance

China Inc hops into Middle East growth as region veers away from oil

As China’s economic expansion slows, mainland companies are eyeing the Middle East as an attractive alternative, with countries in the region seeking to develop tech-driven start-up ecosystems to reduce reliance on fossil fuels as a growth driver.

As China’s economic expansion slows, mainland companies are eyeing the Middle East as an attractive alternative, with countries in the region seeking to develop tech-driven start-up ecosystems to reduce reliance on fossil fuels as a growth driver.
Saudi Arabia

FII picks SCMP as media partner for its inaugural Hong Kong summit

The invitation to the Post, which marked its 120th anniversary on November 6, underscores its recent investments in coverage and distribution to include the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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Nicolas Aguzin, chief executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), spoke at the FII Summit in Riyadh on 27 October, 2022. Photo: Handout.
Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong’s ASPACE to build Saudi aerospace sector from scratch

ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group, has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to develop satellites and will invest an initial amount of US$200 million in the project.

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