Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties

Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

A Saudi Arabian tech giant has made Hong Kong its first stop on its maiden visit to Asia, expressing strong interest in partnering with local authorities to co-develop a smart city and establish a strategic gateway to the broader regional market. The remarks on Wednesday followed the opening of LEAP East 2026, the inaugural Hong Kong edition of the global tech event, where Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted deepening ties between the two regions. Chan said he would lead a business...

Saudi Arabia, China Hold Strategic Talks on Trade, Vision 2030, and Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived [] The post Saudi Arabia, China Hold Strategic Talks on Trade, Vision 2030, and Regional Security appeared first on The Media Line.

Saudi, China reaffirm commitment to deepen economic and investment ties

BEIJING — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with China's Vice President on Tuesday during his official visit to China to discuss bilateral relations and ways to elevate ties, particularly in the economic and investment sectors. **media[2730228]** The meeting between Prince Faisal and Vice President Han Zheng took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where the two officials reviewed avenues to further strengthen cooperation and reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing relations between the two countries. **media[2730227]** They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, exchanged views on key issues, and emphasized both countries' commitment to continuing coordination on regional and international matters. **media[2730229]** The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati, and Director General of the Office of the Foreign Minister Walid bin Abdulhamid Al-Samaeil.

Canada, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to boost cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Thursday in Jeddah to review bilateral ties and regional developments, with both sides exchanging several memoranda of understanding (MoUs), reported Xinhua, quoting the Saudi Press Agency. The MoUs included a cooperation agreement on energy, the establishment of a Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, and a pact on artificial intelligence (AI) investment and skills development, it reported. Also on Thursday, the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum was held in Jeddah, during which 15 additional MoUs and cooperation agreements were signed between government entities, companies and institutions from both countries, it reported. Participants discussed investment opportunities in financial services, mining, advanced industries and AI, among others. Saudi Arabia's mineral resources are estimated at some 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars, covering more than 50 minerals, it reported.

(URGENT) N. Korea's premier to visit China to attend event marking 65th anniv. of signing of friendship treaty: KCNA

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Anti-Xi Resolution, Taiwan Reception, Agency Letter: Three US Moves Pressure Beijing

Taiwan’s Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu led a delegation on a visit to the United States, where it received a high-level bipartisan welcome from members of the U.S. Congress. Some commentators have compared the trip with KMT lawmaker Cheng Li-wen’s recent visit to the United States, but the two visits differ in substantive ways. Han’s visit []

Former UAE general Obaid Al Ketbi to keynote FAMS 2026

H.E. Obaid Al Ketbi, founder and CEO of Dr. O Group Holding and a former UAE major general, will visit Korea to attend the Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 on June 30 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul. A veteran of the UAE military, government and diplomatic sectors, Al Ketbi spent 44 years in public service, including as chief of logistics for the UAE Armed Forces and a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. He is best known internationally for helping build the Internati

EAM Jaishankar meets South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul, reviews partnership across trade, defence, clean energy

Upon his arrival, Jaishankar met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul and held key discussions over cooperation between the two countries across various sectors and opportunities to expand the bilateral ties.

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 June 2026: The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 is officially under way in Riyadh, convening industry leaders, decision makers and investors at KSA’s most influential hospitality investment conference. Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, 22-24 June, FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 is held under the theme, ‘Where [] The post Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh appeared first on Middle East News 247.

US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s initial refusal to support the United States in its operation in the Strait of Hormuz has caused a deep rift in relations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report highlights a tense phone call between Trump and the Saudi crown prince, as well as signals from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent Gulf visit The post US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom appeared first on ProtoThema English.

In praise of Korean-American relations

In praise of Korean-American relations

Hainan FTP marks 6-month milestone of special customs operations, signs deals during Hong Kong visit

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 June 2026 - As the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) marked the six-month milestone since the launch of its full special customs operations, a Hainan provincial delegation wrapped up a three-day visit to Hong Kong. During the visit, the delegation signed ...

How Strong Are India-Saudi Trade Ties?

"Saudi Arabia is our MOST TRUSTED supplier." Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan outlines the growing economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse. Carney is in the city of Jeddah on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what will be the first visit to Saudi [] The post Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?

[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?

UAE Trade Days expands economic partnerships across South America in five-country tour

ABU DHABI, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE economic delegation led by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, concluded an eight-day tour spanning five South American countries - from Panama to Guyana - as part of 'UAE Trade Days'. The visit embodied the UAE's commitment to expanding its network of international economic partnerships, deepening trade and i

Discussions were held regarding arrangements for holding the second Libyan-Japanese Economic Forum next July.

Discussions / Held / Regarding / Arrangements / Holding / Second / Libyan-Japanese Economic Forum / July

Canadian PM Carney departs Saudi Arabia after visit

RIYADH: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney departed from Jeddah on Friday, after a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. On his visit to the Kingdom, the first by a Canadian prime minister in 26 years, Carney said that the two nations were well-placed to deepen mining and energy ties. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the prime minister met at Al-Salam Palace where they witnessed the exchange of several memoranda of understanding.

Syria, Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation in agriculture domain

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 29 (SANA) – Syrian Minister of Agriculture Basil al-Suwaidan met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley in Jeddah on the sidelines of the Saudi Water Week conference. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia in areas of []

Kedah mulakan rundingan kembalikan status bebas cukai penuh Langkawi

ALOR SETAR: Kerajaan negeri telah memulakan sesi libat urus dengan Kerajaan Persekutuan bagi menetapkan semula hala tuju Langkawi sebagai pulau bebas cukai sepenuhnya. Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md. Nor berkata, perkara itu seperti dititahkan Sultan Kedah, Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah sempena Istiadat Perasmian Pembukaan Sidang Dewan Undangan Negeri Kedah pada 13 April lalu. ... Read more The post Kedah mulakan rundingan kembalikan status bebas cukai penuh Langkawi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from Sunday

Jaishankar’s visit to four Gulf nations from July 5 to 10 occurs amid shifting political dynamics following the US-Iran peace agreement

Dubai-it: From a million visitors to malls to more than 200 million, Gergawi traces the success story

The vision behind a global shopping destination. How did is Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, change the shopping mall sector?His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for the Agentic AI Project talks about the qualitative leap that the shopping sector in the region has witnessed thanks to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum..body_image.center{width:100;}

The Xi–Kim summit’s hidden fault lines

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea on June 8 and 9, 2026, for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the pageantry on display — welcome ceremonies, state banquets, elaborate artistic performances — appeared carefully staged to send a message of Sino–North Korean solidarity to South Korea, the United States, and []