Dossier
LEAP East 2026
Coverage of LEAP East 2026 in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner
A Saudi Arabian tech giant has chosen Hong Kong as its first stop in Asia, seeking partnerships to co-develop a smart city and establish a regional market gateway. The visit follows the launch of LEAP East 2026, with Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po emphasizing strengthened regional ties.
- Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties
Hong Kong’s finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, will lead a business delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the Middle East. The announcement was made during the opening of LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong, with the conference’s Hong Kong edition set to continue annually for the next three years.