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AGP Executive Report

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Border Operations: Huanggang Port’s first weekend brought more than 130,000 passenger trips. A sharp Sunday outbound surge prompted immigration officials to open all counters and divert crowds; some travellers waited up to 45 minutes. Election Watch: Election Committee subsector nominations reached 1,112 ahead of the October 20 deadline, as Hong Kong prepares for the 2026 elections. Economic Outlook: The IMF raised its Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.8% for 2026. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the government is more optimistic and highlighted the city’s role in channeling capital. Regional Strategy: Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Area development commissioner promoted the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao innovation zone during a London visit. Financial Diplomacy: Hong Kong is due to host the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting next week, putting regional economic cooperation on the city’s agenda.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Hong Kong insurance regulator bars six over $930,000 payments

Insurance Asia |

Owner: Timothy Charlton info about owner

Insurance Asia

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Owned By	Timothy Charlton through Charlton Media Group
Year Founded	2003
Website	https://insuranceasia.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	Singapore

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SCZONE discusses investment, industrial cooperation with Hong Kong’s HKTDC

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Owner: Saad Zaghloul info about owner

Daily News Egypt

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saad Zaghloul (CEO) through Business News for Press, Publishing and Distribution Company
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://dailynewsegypt.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Egypt, Dokki
Owner Country	Egypt

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9 hours ago

Hong Kong, remade in Beijing’s image, rebounds as a global financial center

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The Spokesman-Review - Washington State

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Owned By	Cowles Family through Cowles Company
Year Founded	1883
Website	www.spokesman.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Spokane
Owner Country	United States

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China Mobile Hong Kong Establishes Hong Kong’s First U6G Network

The Laotian Times |

Owner: Cameron Darke, Aditta Kittikhoun & Jason Rolan info about owner

The Laotian Times

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Owned By	Cameron Darke, Aditta Kittikhoun & Jason Rolan through RDK Group
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://laotiantimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vientiane
Owner Country	Lao People's Democratic Republic

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October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II Opens Today

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Owner: Richard Dean info about owner

WFMZ - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Richard Dean through Maranatha Broadcasting, Co., Inc
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.wfmz.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown
Owner Country	United States

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IMF raises Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.8 pct, HKSAR gov't even more optimistic

Xinhua News Agency |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Xinhua News Agency

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Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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Hong Kong Customs Seizes Suspected Drugs Worth About $6.8 Million at Airport, Arrests Two Passengers

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Owner: Lo Wing Hung info about owner

Bastille Post Global

Pro-Government

Owned By	Lo Wing Hung
Year Founded	2013
Website	www.bastillepost.com/global
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Hong Kong, Hong Kong City
Owner Country	Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Customs Seizes Suspected Counterfeit Hard Disks Worth About HK$50 Million, Arrests Six in Tuen Mun Operation

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Owner: Lo Wing Hung info about owner

Bastille Post Global

Pro-Government

Owned By	Lo Wing Hung
Year Founded	2013
Website	www.bastillepost.com/global
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Hong Kong, Hong Kong City
Owner Country	Hong Kong

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