AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Push in Hong Kong: The HKSAR says it’s accelerating AI development with a citywide push to boost AI literacy and adoption, alongside new computing investment and a plan for a fully autonomous robotic retail store in Hung Hom. National Security Law Update: Hong Kong proposes subsidiary legislation letting the city leader certify certain criminal acts as “national security offenses,” tightening how “other offenses” can be classified under the security framework. Markets Under Pressure: China and Hong Kong stocks opened lower as investors unwind the AI rally after strong U.S. jobs data raised rate-hike fears; Hang Seng slipped at the open while tech and semiconductors led regional declines. Cross-border Finance: XTransfer and Societe Generale signed an MoU to streamline cross-border trade payments, targeting faster, more automated flows for businesses operating from China into Europe. Central Asia Ties: CE John Lee’s five-day Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan business mission wrapped up with 96 agreements worth US$1.65 billion, reinforcing Hong Kong’s “super connector” role. Local Business & Tech: Dajin Heavy Industry debuted on HKEX after a HK$6.64b IPO, while ACE Robotics open-sourced Kairos-HomeWorld for interactive whole-home 3D generation. Health & Research: Hong Kong’s public health lab was designated a WHO Collaborating Centre for global influenza surveillance and response.
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