AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHong Kong as tech “strategic adaptation ground”: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says mainland Chinese tech giants are using the city to build global brands, capital and talent—not just raise funds—after his trip to Shanghai and Nanjing. Finance and yuan push: Hong Kong and Shanghai move to expand the yuan’s international reach, with Hong Kong set to start trading five-year Chinese treasury bond futures on Aug 3. Wealth hub momentum: A Boston Consulting Group report says Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-border wealth management centre, driven largely by mainland capital. AI and global competition: Zhipu AI’s GLM-5.2 launch in Hong Kong highlights a race for cheaper AI alternatives as US firms tighten overseas access. Labour and health: The Labour Department issues heat-stress warnings urging employers to prevent heat stroke; CHP also reminds the public to hydrate and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Culture and community: The Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour has moved to Tamar Park, while Hong Kong’s youth spaces (Youth Link Nam Cheong and HYAB JC Y Cube) open to help young people connect. Business travel: InvestHK will showcase Hong Kong life sciences at BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego. Sports spotlight: Magnus Carlsen says Norway’s World Cup return could become the “new normal,” as chess championships run in Hong Kong.
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