AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCentral Appointments: China’s State Council appointed a new deputy director and removed an official from the central liaison office in Hong Kong, a fresh reshuffle with political implications. Markets & Inflation: Hong Kong’s finance chief said Middle East war spillovers are “limited” for inflation, even as fuel-price risks lifted the city’s 2026 inflation forecast; meanwhile, oil rose and Asian stocks firmed on AI-led buying and hopes around US-Iran ceasefire talks. Government Venture Fund: HK Investment Corporation reported it already bypassed the “J-curve,” posting HK$2.3 billion in 2024 and double-digit returns in 2025, with lawmakers backing more funding but pressing for details. Wealth Management Push: DBS plans to open 18 new wealth centres across Asia by end-2027 and upgrade 36 sites, with Hong Kong and Singapore leading the face-to-face advisory model. Tech & Listings: China’s AI startup MiniMax plunged after signaling a possible Shanghai secondary listing following its Hong Kong IPO surge. Trade & SMEs: HKPC and DHL will host a June 12 forum to help SMEs expand overseas, citing tariff/customs complexity and logistics costs as top barriers. Sports & Culture: Taiwan civil groups urged the release of two Hong Kong activists ahead of June 4; Hong Kong also saw more Asian U20 athletics medal moments and a major medical-school leadership appointment at HKUST.
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