AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-border trade & food exports: Davao’s durian industry is scoring a new overseas milestone with a trial shipment of 1.08 tonnes of Puyat and Duyaya durian to Muscat, Oman—adding to existing export routes that already include Hong Kong and China. Local labour policy: Hong Kong employer groups are pushing for a freeze on foreign domestic helper wages, warning that any increase could trigger mass sackings. Semiconductors & capital moves: SK Hynix is reportedly weighing options for its Chongqing packaging and testing facility, including a possible stake sale that could value the asset at about US$3 billion. Cyber & payments risk: A new report highlights how business email compromise scams keep draining billions by exploiting human trust rather than sophisticated hacking. Aviation economics: Airbus is positioning the A330neo as a “value” widebody for 2027, betting airlines will choose lower risk and cost over next-gen tech. Hong Kong operations & resilience: Tropical Cyclone Dolphin’s outer effects are driving extreme heat in Hong Kong, with the government opening 19 temporary heat shelters. Regional business outreach: Hong Kong’s commerce chief will lead a Malaysia delegation next week, aiming to help mainland and local firms go global via Hong Kong.
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