Inside MTR's Global Ambitions With Its Chairman

The transcript discusses MTR's global expansion, focusing on its presence in developed markets like the UK, Sweden, and Australia. It highlights MTR's cautious approach to entering developing markets, emphasizing risk assessment and talent development through the MTR Academy. The company is actively involved in high-speed rail projects, including potential roles in the Guangzhou-Hong Kong link and the KL-Singapore link. The One Belt One Road initiative presents significant business opportunities for Hong Kong companies, particularly in infrastructure and service sectors.

Which countries has MTR been operating in for nearly a decade?

• USA, Canada, and Mexico

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

• UK, Sweden, and Australia

• China, Japan, and South Korea

What is MTR's approach towards engaging with developing economies?

• Complete avoidance

• Aggressive expansion

• Cautious risk assessment

• Immediate investment

How is MTR contributing to talent development in One Belt One Road countries?

• By setting up new offices

• By building new railways

• By offering financial aid

• Through the MTR Academy

What is MTR's current status in the Guangzhou high-speed rail project?

• They are still negotiating

• They are building the rail link

• They are the confirmed operator

• They have withdrawn from the project

What is the potential collaboration between MTR and China Railway?

• Launching a new airline

• Developing a shopping mall

• Building a new airport

• Constructing the KL-Singapore rail link

What percentage of the world's GDP is covered by the One Belt One Road initiative?

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

Which sectors, besides infrastructure, are expected to benefit from the One Belt One Road initiative?

• Agriculture and Mining

• Legal and Financial Services

• Tourism and Hospitality

• Retail and Manufacturing