AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Race: Z.ai (Zhipu) says its next model GLM-5.3 will sharpen coding and plans to release model weights within two weeks, as Chinese open-weight rivals push to close the gap with Anthropic and OpenAI. Semiconductors: SMIC and Hua Hong both posted triple-digit profit jumps in Q2, driven by AI chip demand and tighter supply of older process nodes. Hong Kong Finance: CK Asset shares slid after first-half property sale profit fell 57%, with high land costs squeezing margins. Regulation & Safety: Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department has finished reviewing Cathay Pacific’s July 4 communication-loss incident, citing a wrong radio frequency selection and ordering follow-up training. Insurance Policy Shift: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority plans to broaden its clientele beyond mainland visitors after Beijing’s tax crackdown raised pressure on the sector. Robotics & IPO Buzz: Unitree’s Shanghai debut is expected to be a frenzy, with reports of extreme retail oversubscription and big secondary-market expectations. Travel & Trade: Malaysia is pitching Kuala Lumpur as an ASEAN air connectivity and cargo hub, pointing to its links with Hong Kong. Business Calendar: Super Hi (Haidilao hot pot) set Aug 26 for its Q2 results call.
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