AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism: Hong Kong recorded 40.7 million visitor arrivals in the first nine months, up 12% year on year; September arrivals rose 22% to about 4 million. Markets and IPOs: Hong Kong shares fell as a global technology sell-off rattled investors. The city’s IPO market remains on track for a record year, but momentum is slowing; regulators have frozen HK$4.7 billion in a major suspected IPO-manipulation probe. AI and finance: The HKMA introduced an ART framework to guide responsible AI use in banking, while Ping An Digital Bank reported more than 96% accuracy in sandbox tests of AI-powered deepfake detection. Transport: Bus operators are seeking fare increases of up to 17.7%, citing higher fuel costs. Regional links: Hong Kong and Chongqing launched a platform to verify cross-boundary data, as the city prepares to host APEC finance ministers.
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