AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCentral Banking & Markets: China’s PBOC boosted gold reserves for a 20th straight month in June, adding about 15 tonnes even as bullion prices fell sharply. Mainland Economy: China’s exports jumped 27% year-on-year in June, helped by AI-driven demand for chips and computing gear, while imports rose 36% and the trade surplus widened. Anti-Corruption: China expelled Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the party in Xi’s campaign, citing a long list of alleged violations. Hong Kong Business & Finance: Hong Kong-headquartered SITC launched a container depot in Danang to expand its Vietnam network, while LEAP East drew 25,000-plus attendees and 35,000 innovators are expected across the event’s next run. Tech & IPO Watch: Nexchip raised about $880m on the HKEX, and markets tracked China’s chip IPO mood as investors weighed growth worries. Culture & Community: Three Hong Kong bars made Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 extended list, and a Hong Kong Book Fair anti-drug “Ambassadors Express” booth kicks off tomorrow. Local Legal News: A CUHK associate professor faces indecent assault charges. Weather/Travel: Typhoon Bavi’s flooding and disruptions continue to ripple across the region.
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