{
  "id": 329390,
  "title": "CE lobbies Asean chief for the SAR's entry into RCEP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/ce-lobbies-asean-chief-for-the-sars-entry-into-rcep-329390",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-07T08:09:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1865362-20260807.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee met with Asean Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to discuss Hong Kong's support for early entry into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Lee expressed his commitment to maintaining close exchanges with the Asean Secretariat and deepening cooperation with Asean member states in various sectors such as trade, investment, finance, logistics, and innovation and technology. He highlighted Hong Kong's unique role as a \"super connector\" and \"super value-adder,\" offering Asean enterprises a high-quality business environment and diversified professional services. The meeting also included the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee said the government will continue to lobby support for the SAR's early accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Kao Kim Hourn. Welcoming Kao's visit to the SAR, Lee said Hong Kong will continue to maintain close exchanges with the Asean Secretariat,…",
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        "title": "CE lobbies Asean chief for the SAR's entry into RCEP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/ce-lobbies-asean-chief-for-the-sars-entry-into-rcep",
        "published": "2026-08-07T08:09:36.000Z"
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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."
}