Hong Kong- Dublin route ‘strengthens links to Asia’

A new direct route between Dublin and Hong Kong will “dramatically” strengthen an already burgeoning business relationship between Ireland and Asia, according to business and political figures.

Cathay Pacific announced it will operate a new direct Dublin-Hong Kong service four times per week from June. The year-round service will be Dublin Airport’s first direct route to the Asia-Pacific region.

Trade between Ireland and Asia has been strengthening at a rapid rate, according to Irish economic think-tank Asia Matters.