China’s Hainan free-trade port tipped to deepen Asean ties, but island must ‘brave’ uncertainty

• Southeast Asian firms will be incentivised to invest in Hainan, especially in the service sector, thanks to the easing of restrictions and lower taxes
• Hainan, which is being touted as an international tourism island and duty-free hub, could see a surge in travellers and exchanges with Asean nations