HK to explore new markets, boost economy   

香港“财爷”：未来数年继续集中开拓新市场

香港特区政府财政司司长曾俊华14日在其网志上表示，未来数年的工作计划将继续集中于开拓新市场，尤其是东盟(ASEAN)诸国，另一边厢亦会加强与泛珠三角区域城市的联系。

Hong Kong (CNS) -- Hong Kong will focus on exploring new markets to support the development of the city's economic growth, Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah has said.

In the forthcoming years, Hong Kong will focus on exploring markets in the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said Tsang.

Hong Kong has been attaching great importance to the development of its foreign trade businesses. Tsang pointed out that the Hong Kong government should optimize its role as policy maker and serve as a bridge for businesses to help attract more investments and create jobs.

After finishing the work related to the Hong Kong budget, Tsang will lead a business delegation to examine the markets in Myanmar and Cambodia.

Hong Kong has also been committed to strengthening business ties with mainland cities. Tsang said he is arranging a visit to cities in the Pearl River Delta to seek more trade cooperation opportunities.