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flag The 19th Asian Financial Forum opened in Hong Kong, highlighting financial growth, AI innovation, and new cross-border market ties.

flag The 19th Asian Financial Forum opened in Hong Kong on January 26, 2026, under the theme "Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape," drawing over 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries. flag Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee highlighted the city’s growth as a global financial hub, citing a record 11,070 foreign and mainland-affiliated companies operating there in 2025, an 11% rise from 2024. flag The forum introduced the inaugural Global Business Summit, spotlighting AI, robotics, and healthcare. flag A key agreement was signed between Hong Kong’s Financial Services and Treasury Bureau and the Shanghai Gold Exchange to develop a joint governance structure for a new gold central clearing system. flag Plans to expand equity and bond markets, boost asset management, and strengthen financial connectivity with markets like Saudi Arabia and Korea were also announced.

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