AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Travel: Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan’s Almaty in Q1 2027, with John Lee also pushing talks on a double-tax deal to boost business links. Markets & Finance: Asian trading stayed mixed as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose, while banks and investors watched regional risk sentiment; Futu said S&P reaffirmed its BBB- long-term rating with stable outlook. AI & Listings: China’s AI firms MiniMax and Zhipu are lining up Shanghai listings after their Hong Kong IPO momentum, underscoring how compute-heavy competition is driving dual-track fundraising. Cross-border Payments: Macau’s 11 banks joined Project mBridge for central bank digital currency settlement, extending the platform beyond Hong Kong and mainland China. Tech & Consumer Deals: General Mills will sell its mainland Haagen-Dazs shops to local tea brand Ningji under a licensed brand model. Sports & Culture: NBA star Stephen Curry signed a long-term shoe and apparel deal with Li-Ning, while Hong Kong is set for the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” musical this November.
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