AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines–Hong Kong Travel Scrutiny: Sen. Loren Legarda and her son Leandro Leviste left the Philippines, with NBI saying both travelled via Hong Kong on Aug. 2; Legarda confirmed she filed Senate medical leave for Aug. 3–5, while investigators cite a separate “honey trap” subpoena issue. Hong Kong Finance Talent Push: Hong Kong’s IPO revival and proposed tax breaks are drawing foreign finance professionals back, with employment visas for foreigners in 2025 more than doubling from five years earlier and financial-sector visas rising. Hong Kong Scams Using AI: A WhatsApp AI deepfake voice scam allegedly helped a Hong Kong man lose HK$10 million, with police urging people not to trust voice messages blindly and to verify by calling back. Markets & Yuan Hub Signals: Reports highlight Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation and gold trading infrastructure, as China’s central bank adds gold in Hong Kong to strengthen the trading hub. Sports in Hong Kong: Bayern Munich beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Kai Tak, with Kim Min-jae and Luis Díaz scoring.
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