According to ShenzhenTech Flow, on June 13, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev met with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee during his visit to Hong Kong, discussing the expansion of trade economic cooperation and collaboration in financial technology innovation. The core event of the visit was the “Alatau City China Roadshow” investment roundtable, attracting participation from several leading investment funds, financial institutions, and tech enterprises in Hong Kong.
During the meeting, the Alatau City Administration signed six cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding with multiple international companies, mainly covering the following areas:
- ANT Digital Technologies, under Ant Group: Exploring participation in the digital infrastructure construction of Alatau City and the implementation of advanced fintech solutions;
- Solana Foundation: Collaborating on Web3 ecosystem development, blockchain technology talent cultivation, and support for tech startups;
- Dasco Capital and Templewater: Signing a memorandum to jointly establish a private equity fund, focusing on investments in Kazakhstan and Central Asia projects, with Alatau City listed as a priority investment direction.
Additionally, the Kazakhstan delegation held meetings with executives from major Hong Kong investment and development enterprises, including Henderson Land, Far East Development, Xin Hua Group, and Bosera Asset Management.
Alatau City is a new economic growth center initiated under the directive of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, featuring a special legal system and referencing Hong Kong’s successful experience in investor protection and international regulatory standards.
