AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFive-Year Plan Countdown: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says the city’s first five-year plan will set long-term livelihood goals, while the Sept. 16 policy address will spell out yearly measures on housing, healthcare and other needs. Belt and Road Push: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong will step up support for belt-and-road firms going global, pointing to growth in emerging markets and a new “Go Global Chapter” at the Belt and Road Summit. Telemedicine Reality Check: A Hong Kong wellness report highlights how telehealth can help patients manage chronic issues across borders, but clinicians warn it can’t fully replace in-person diagnosis. Asia-Pacific Media Deal: In Shenzhen, 16 news agencies formed the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership preparatory committee, with Greater Bay Area cooperation front and centre. Volcano Disruptions: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau ash forced temporary closures at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta and other airports, disrupting flights including routes to Hong Kong. Markets Watch: Global markets were mixed after stronger US jobs data; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.74% amid gains in tech and property. Sports Spotlight: Ka Ying Rising extended his Sha Tin winning streak to 21 straight wins, while India’s Women’s Asia Cup campaign steamrolled Pakistan for a semi-final berth.
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