AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIPO Watch: Moonshot AI has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise about US$3 billion (reports also mention higher figures), as the Kimi K3 maker lines up major banks and looks to tap public markets for rapid expansion. Market & Finance: Shanghai authorities have added Baidu’s Hong Kong shares to Stock Connect, letting eligible mainland investors buy from Sept 7 after Baidu’s dual-primary conversion—shares jumped on the news. Public Services: Hong Kong’s eTAX system confusion left nearly 5,200 taxpayers facing incomplete filings; the Inland Revenue Department says no one will be penalised, with refunds and prosecutions withdrawn, after an Ombudsman probe flagged similar issues since 2022. Legal & Rights: The Court of Appeal upheld convictions tied to the 612 Humanitarian Fund, with the ruling again spotlighting the use of colonial-era Societies Ordinance against civil groups. Health: A WhatsApp chatbot outreach trial in Hong Kong boosted colorectal cancer screening uptake by about 30% at 3 months, with benefits lasting to 6 months. Aviation: Air Canada will launch nonstop Vancouver–Guangzhou from next May, adding a third China gateway to its trans-Pacific network. Sports: Hong Kong-China golfers won the Nomura Cup in Beijing, beating Japan for the title.
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