AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHong Kong Economy: The government’s Half-yearly Economic Report 2026 says real GDP grew 4.3% in Q2 2026 and 5.1% for H1, with exports up 28.9% in real terms on strong AI-related electronics demand. Insurance Regulation: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority reappointed CEO Clement Cheung says the priority is broadening clientele beyond mainland visitors and expanding medical insurance and extended care in the Greater Bay Area. Semiconductors: SMIC and Hua Hong Grace both posted triple-digit profit jumps in Q2 as AI chip demand lifted shipments and margins, reinforcing the AI supply-chain pull. AI & Robotics: WeRide reported accelerating overseas robotaxi expansion and improving Level 4 unit economics, while Z.ai plans to release GLM-5.3 weights soon to challenge top AI coding models. Industry & Trade Links: HKTDC announced Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia on 13-16 October, spotlighting AI and robotics with a RoboPark zone. Public Health: CHP urged mosquito-bite and breeding prevention as dengue and chikungunya risks rise, and reported a new melioidosis case after storms. Business Watch: Citi raised its Vietnam 2026 GDP forecast to around 8% as exports—especially electronics—stay resilient. Local Courts: A Hong Kong court jailed a former jewellery procurement manager for stealing HK$11m in diamonds to fund gambling.
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