Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan’s Almaty in first quarter of 2027

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Hong Kong plans to relaunch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in early 2027, aiming to enhance travel and business ties with Central Asia. The city is also initiating talks for a tax agreement to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights with Almaty in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of next year, the city’s leader has announced in a breakthrough which businesses have said will be essential for easing travel and strengthening ties with Central Asia. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, who is leading a high-powered delegation to the region, also said on Tuesday that the city would start deliberations with Kazakhstani authorities to reach a Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement...