AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSupply-Chain Politics: China opened the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, pitching it as a resilience push amid resurging protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation. Markets Watch: Asian stocks wobbled after a Wall Street tech sell-off; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped while South Korea’s Kospi fell sharply as chip names dragged sentiment. US-Iran Diplomacy: AP reports US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iranian officials laid a “good foundation” for ending the war, while the Pentagon seeks about US$80bn from Congress for Iran operations. Hong Kong Finance & Policy: Hong Kong’s food sector faces pressure as Cantonese restaurants’ earnings reportedly fell hardest; lawmakers urged bolder promotion of local culinary culture. Local Governance & Services: The Hospital Authority Board meeting is open to the public on June 25, with updates on community care and cluster hospital services. Workplace Safety: The Labour Department issued a heat-stress warning, urging employers to prevent heat stroke during hot-weather work. Hong Kong Tech & Business: Hong Kong innovation chief Sun Dong highlighted Hong Kong-Australia I&T collaboration at an Australia-China summit. Legal & Institutions: Haldanes hired a family law partner from Ip & Heathfield, adding experience in custody, child abduction and cross-border divorce jurisdiction.
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