On 22 May 2025 «AIFC Connect» business forum was held in Hong Kong, aimed at strengthening business ties between Astana and Hong Kong, aimed at strengthening business ties between Astana and Hong Kong, as well as fostering new partnerships and involving entrepreneurs from Hong Kong in joint projects through the AIFC platform. Over 150 representatives from Hong Kong companies participated in the event, including senior management from banks, investment and insurance companies, and asset management firms.

A series of discussions with industry experts were organised during the event, where insights and forecasts about the future of Kazakhstan's capital markets, the landscape of financial services in Central Asia, and the unique role of the AIFC in providing investor protection mechanisms and resolving international disputes were shared.

The event opened with welcome remarks by Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Mr. Renat Bekturov, and the Commissioner for Belt and Road Office of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, PRC Mr. Nicholas Ho. This was followed by a presentation from Mr. Yang Zhao, Managing Director of the CICC Global Institute, who provided an overview of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.

Currently, 14 companies from Hong Kong are registered with the AIFC, operating in sectors such as construction, professional, scientific and technical activities, financial services, insurance, ICT, transport, education, mining, and more.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hongkong/press/news/details/1003165?lang=kk