Bank of China Hong Kong chief sees regional expansion as antidote to local slowdown

Bank of China Hong Kong is set to expand into a regional player throughout Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam after taking over its parents branch and sub-branch network in an effort to bolster Hong Kong's economy. The bank is looking to broaden its offerings to clients while working to finance more One Belt One Road-related projects. Bank of China Hong Kong will focus on corporate finance, sovereign funds, project finance and investment services and has noted significant business opportunities in infrastructure finance projects.

Yue Yi says bank is taking over the branch network of its parent in six Asean countries where there are significant business opportunities