HK, ASEAN pacts to take full effect January 8, 2021 The Government today announced that the Cambodia portion of the free trade agreement and the investment agreement between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will take effect on February 12.
It signifies that both agreements signed between Hong Kong and the 10 member states of ASEAN will come into full effect.
Hong Kong enterprises and service providers will enjoy the full benefits as committed to by all 10 ASEAN member states under the agreements. Their business opportunities in ASEAN markets will be greatly enhanced.
Hong Kong forged the free trade agreement and investment agreement with ASEAN in 2017 and the agreements have entered into force gradually since June 2019.