AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLabour Policy Update: Hong Kong’s Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme tightens imported-worker rules from 16 June, with a tiered vetting mechanism that keeps 2:1 for Tier 1 but raises to 3:1 for Tier 2 in food and beverage—plus longer local recruitment and mandatory job-fair attendance. Economic Planning: The HKSAR government has launched a public consultation on its first five-year economic and social development plan (2026-2030), aiming to align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and accelerate Northern Metropolis and other growth priorities. Infrastructure & Construction: AtkinsRéalis and AECOM won a design-and-construction contract for the Northern Metropolis Highway (San Tin Section), a key 9km east-west corridor to support housing, innovation and tech development. Corporate Finance: MMG is seeking about US$1.6b via a share placement and US$800m convertible bond sale to refinance debt and fund expansion. AI & Regulation: A DLA Piper survey says Hong Kong firms are spending more on AI but remain cautious on scaling; meanwhile the Secretary for Justice highlighted privacy protection and proper AI use at the PCPD’s 30th anniversary summit. Retail Tech: Hong Kong is set to get its first 24/7 robot-operated convenience store, a Galbot venture backed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation. Markets Watch: Asian trading stayed mixed after the US-Iran peace framework boosted risk appetite, with oil easing but investors awaiting Friday’s Geneva signing details.
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