AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Mourning: Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff on Tuesday to mark the cremation of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, with flags lowered at Admiralty government HQ, Government House, border checkpoints and HKIA. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Police arrested 17 people and seized HK$3.67 million after a fraud syndicate used Malaysian “runners” to collect scam proceeds from victims, including “guess who I am” phone scams; officers recovered HK$200,000 for one victim. Housing Watch: With rents rising, homebuyers are weighing buy vs rent again as the Centa-City Rental Index climbed to 136.34 in July. Public Health: The CHP urged residents to prevent heat illness as a Very Hot Weather Warning stays in force, advising hydration, light clothing and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity. Local Culture & Tourism: Ocean Park’s giant panda twins Jia Jia and De De turned 2, celebrating with fans at their home. Regional Business: Singapore’s fund industry is leaning on AI to keep managers, while Hong Kong pushes tax incentives for investment firms.
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