AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Public Health: Hong Kong’s Home Affairs Department opened 19 temporary heat shelters as the “Very Hot Weather Warning” stays in force, with extended overnight services and enhanced facilities. The Centre for Health Protection also reported seven new community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease cases (Aug 2-8), urging residents—especially older and vulnerable groups—to maintain man-made water systems properly. Local Governance & Regulation: The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is proposing to extend licensing for keeping goats, sheep and cattle to the entire city, citing nuisance, hygiene and suspected illegal slaughter/sales in the New Territories as urban development blurs rural boundaries. Legal & Civil Society: The Hong Kong Bar Association filed a judicial review challenging a disciplinary panel decision clearing former opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng of professional misconduct tied to her 2019 protest participation. Court/Business: Harvey Nichols’ directors warned the luxury retailer could “cease trading” and collapse into administration without a rescue buyer, with Frasers and Next named as key bidders in a fast-moving process. Talent Pipeline: HKTE’s Felix Chan led a delegation to New Zealand and Australia to attract university talent and startups to Hong Kong careers and the Greater Bay Area. Sports Spotlight: Pakistan’s Umair Arif won the Hong Kong Junior Squash Open 2026 U-17 title, adding to the country’s Hong Kong squash legacy.
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