{
  "id": 10589196,
  "title": "FS promotes HK as infrastructure finance hub at AIIB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/fs-promotes-hk-as-infrastructure-finance-hub-at-aiib",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871945-20260929.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized Hong Kong's commitment to supporting the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at its 11th annual meeting in Doha. Chan highlighted AIIB's potential to foster knowledge and experience sharing among members, bolster project planning and preparation, and enhance project management and implementation capabilities. Chan stressed that transforming development needs into actual projects demands not just financial backing, but also the ability to plan and execute projects throughout their lifecycle.\n\nDuring his keynote speech, Chan introduced digital public infrastructure, highlighting Hong Kong's iAM Smart platform and Faster Payment System as prime examples. He underscored the burgeoning potential of artificial intelligence in elevating infrastructure effectiveness, while stressing the importance of bolstering cybersecurity and data privacy measures. Chan also engaged in discussions with Uzbekistan's Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, urging Uzbek enterprises to leverage Hong Kong's international financing platform, including exchange-traded products and real estate investment trusts. Additionally, Chan met with Qatar Development Bank CEO Abdulrahman Hesham Al-Sowaidi to explore joint efforts aimed at boosting bilateral trade, fostering start-up development, and intensifying investment cooperation in venture capital.",
  "summary": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday said Hong Kong would continue to support the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in helping members undertake preparatory work for infrastructure projects, creating favourable conditions for financing and smooth implementation to achieve development goals. The finance chief made the comments as he attended the AIIB's 11th annual meeting in Doha.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "AIIB plans to double financing by 2030. Can it bridge Asia’s infrastructure gap?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/aiib-plans-to-double-financing-by-2030-can-it-bridge-asias",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:09:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "AIIB opens annual meeting in Doha with plans to double financing by 2030",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/aiib-opens-annual-meeting-in-doha-with-plans-to-double-financing-by",
        "published": "2026-09-28T14:13:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News - Finance",
        "title": "FS promotes HK as infrastructure finance hub at AIIB",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/fs-promotes-hk-as-infrastructure-finance-hub-at-aiib-10589235",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:32:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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