AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHong Kong Economy: The government lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 3.5–4.5% after Q2 GDP grew 4.3% and the first half hit 5.1%, helped by strong trade tied to AI-related electronics and resilient local demand. Insurance Strategy: The Insurance Authority said it will broaden insurers’ regional clientele beyond mainland visitors, aiming to reduce vulnerability after Beijing’s tax enforcement changes. Markets & Finance: Hong Kong’s capital markets mood improved as US inflation fears eased, while Wall Street stayed near records; locally, CK Asset shares slid after property-sale profit fell 57% in H1. Semiconductors: SMIC and Hua Hong posted triple-digit profit jumps as AI chip demand surged and older-node supply stayed tight, reinforcing the AI-driven earnings cycle. AI Competition: Z.ai (Zhipu) plans to upgrade its GLM-5.3 model with stronger coding skills and plans to release weights within two weeks, pushing China’s open-weight race against OpenAI and Anthropic. Tech & Robotics: WeRide reported faster overseas expansion and improving robotaxi unit economics, while Unitree’s Shanghai IPO buzzed with extreme retail demand. Business & Trade Links: Malaysia is eyeing a bigger air connectivity role and talks about deeper Hong Kong airport cooperation to boost ASEAN–HK cargo flows. Public Health: CHP urged mosquito-bite and breeding prevention as dengue and chikungunya risks rise with hot, wet weather. Legal/Corporate: A Hong Kong court jailed a former jewellery procurement manager for stealing HK$11m in diamonds to fund gambling.
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