AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket Shock: Asian stocks slid again as the AI-led rally unwound after strong U.S. jobs data lifted rate-hike expectations and West Asia tensions pushed crude higher; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng opened lower and regional tech-heavy markets were hit hardest. AI & Finance: Reuters highlighted how concentration in a few chip names (TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix) is forcing some funds to sell, adding volatility across Asia. HK Tech Push: The HKSAR is accelerating AI adoption with a citywide push that includes plans for a fully autonomous robotic retail store in Hung Hom, alongside expanding computing capacity. Healthcare Innovation: Hong Kong Hospital Authority set up an Office for Introducing Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices to speed up approvals (including a Priority Review pathway) and expand access in public hospitals. Capital Markets Links: HKEX signed MoUs with Kazakhstan’s AIFC and AIX to boost Central Asia connectivity, while CE John Lee wrapped a five-day Central Asia mission. Cross-border Payments: XTransfer and Societe Generale signed an MoU to streamline trade-related cross-border payments. Energy & Infrastructure: DayOne Data Centers closed a US$4.5bn Series C to expand AI-ready data centres across Asia and Europe, including Hong Kong, while it also secured major renewable energy supply agreements in Malaysia. Offshore Wind IPO: Dajin Heavy Industry raised HK$6.64bn in its HKEX debut, supported by major law firms, as it targets offshore wind expansion.
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