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  "id": 12289675,
  "title": "Apec finance ministers to meet in Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apec-finance-ministers-to-meet-in-hong-kong-12289675",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T03:19:02.000Z",
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    "name": "RTHK News - Finance",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872849-20261006.htm"
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  "account": "The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers Meeting will take place in Hong Kong from October 20 to 21, according to Chief Executive John Lee. The Hong Kong government is committed to providing a top-notch experience for all participants involved. The Ministry of Finance in Beijing is responsible for managing the registration and accreditation of attendees. The meeting will build upon discussions from previous Apec financial gatherings and will focus on various topics, such as global and regional economic conditions, fiscal policies aimed at supporting people's well-being, and financing for digital infrastructure. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, along with the central government, will co-organize the event. Lee revealed that the Ministry of Finance will take care of hotel accommodations, transportation, and reception services, adhering to Apec guidelines. Additionally, the SAR government will assist delegations with their registration procedures and collaborate closely with the Ministry of Finance throughout the entire process. The chief executive expressed gratitude to the central government for placing trust in the SAR government to host this significant event.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said the government would work to deliver a high-quality experience for all participants at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers' Meeting, which will be held in Hong Kong between October 20 and 21. Lee said the Ministry of Finance in Beijing was handling the registration and accreditation of participants, and that the meeting…",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Apec finance ministers to meet in Hong Kong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apec-finance-ministers-to-meet-in-hong-kong",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:19:02.000Z"
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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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