AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFive-Year Plan Launch: Hong Kong unveiled its first Five-Year Plan for 2026-30 alongside the 2026 Policy Address, setting 105 indicators across economic development, housing, global competitiveness and livelihoods, with Chief Executive John Lee pitching the city as a “bridge and gateway” between China and the world while stressing it won’t turn Hong Kong into a planned economy. Innovation & Tech Push: The plan targets a major jump in R&D intensity, aiming for research and development to reach 3% of GDP after 2030, as the government seeks to deepen tech ties with the Mainland and boost innovation-led transformation. Healthcare Concierge Scheme: Sun Life Hong Kong launched a premium healthcare ecosystem with CUHK Medical Centre, Gleneagles Hong Kong and HKSH Medical Group, using an eSun Pro concierge model to coordinate consultation, treatment and recovery. US-HK Rights Pressure: Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien Lai urged the U.S. to press for his father’s release at a Washington hearing ahead of Xi’s Sept. 24 visit, while advocates also highlighted Lai’s family’s humanitarian concerns. Cyber & Security Watch: A report on “BambooToken” describes a stealth malware campaign using MQTT to control infected Windows and Linux systems, raising fresh alarm for regional digital security.
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