Hong Kong is actively seeking investment opportunities in Archipelago Capital (IKN) to revive itself after the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joko Widodo invited Hong Kong business actors to invest in IKN, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee responded positively. ASEAN is Hong Kong's second largest trading partner, and Indonesia is the largest partner country. Hong Kong offers opportunities for Indonesia to strengthen relations, expand networks, and discuss cooperation regarding new policies. The competitive business climate in Hong Kong attracts Indonesian workers, with the country targeting GDP growth of 3.5–5.5 percent. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Chairman Peter Lam believes Hong Kong is an ideal partner for Indonesian companies, particularly in entering the Chinese market or the world. The MoU with Hong Kong demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to becoming a strategic partner between countries. Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shinta Kamdani believes Hong Kong's aggressive opening of trade and investment taps after the pandemic will facilitate entrepreneurs seeking to trade or invest.Link di fonte: https://www.kompas.id/baca/ekonomi/2023/07/26/hong-kong-juga-ingin-investasi-di-ikn (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Kompas - 26 July 2023