AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuture Science Prize: Three mainland Chinese scholars won the 2026 Future Science Prize, with the awards ceremony held in Beijing and Hong Kong, underlining the city’s role as a science hub. Healthcare Costs: A new FWD survey finds over 70% of Hong Kong workers rely on employer group medical insurance, but fewer than 30% say it’s enough for real medical bills, with only 17% buying top-ups. Port Readiness: Hong Kong ran a large-scale drill at Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area to test passenger and vehicle flow management ahead of the port’s official opening. Housing Pressure: The Housing Bureau reported subsidised rental housing waiting time at 4.8 years, up slightly quarter-on-quarter, as the government targets more supply. Trade Momentum: Census data shows Hong Kong’s external merchandise trade volume jumped in June 2026, with total exports up 34.3% and imports up 27.5% year-on-year. MTR Profit Surge: MTR’s first-half profit more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion, driven mainly by property gains, while rail and station earnings were largely flat. Tech & Transport: WeRide said overseas revenue rose 164% in Q2 as robotaxi deployments expand, including plans for Singapore and Hong Kong. Airport Security: Hong Kong Customs seized about 24kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport and arrested two incoming passengers.
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