AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHong Kong Economic Planning: Hong Kong will start two-month public consultations on its first five-year plan, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan saying it targets AI-driven quality jobs, economic upgrading, and more inclusive growth. Space & STEM Outreach: Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is expected to hold a space-to-Earth dialogue with residents within 1–2 months as the HKSAR lines up “Tiangong Class” public engagement. AI, Finance & Infrastructure: InvestHK says around 30 European family offices are eyeing Hong Kong operations, while a Financial Times report points to China’s mBridge digital currency network using a Hong Kong legal entity to cut cross-border payment costs. Local Tech Economy: Knight Frank warns older Hong Kong office buildings may struggle as AI-driven firms prefer energy-resilient, tech-ready premises. Global Tech Politics: Meta is unwinding its $2B Manus AI deal after Beijing’s divestment push, and SpaceX’s IPO is drawing attention for how geopolitics is reshaping tech investment flows. Health Research: A major study links pro-inflammatory diets with higher depression risk in Hong Kong older adults, with a stronger effect in women.
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