AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoNational Security: Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces. The UK and US condemned the sentence; Beijing defended the court’s ruling. Tai Po Fire: Firefighters say an inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court blaze, which killed 168 people, has deepened tensions within the department. The report praised frontline crews but cited oversight failures. Markets and Economy: Hong Kong shares surged 3.7% on Thursday, while the economy grew 5.2% in the third quarter, driven by exports and domestic demand. Fintech: Hong Kong passed crypto tax-reporting rules due to take effect in 2027, as the city pushes ahead with round-the-clock settlement for tokenised assets. Tennis: Alex Eala beat Tereza Valentova in a tight two-set match to reach the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals.
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