AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlag Tribute: Hong Kong will fly national and regional flags at half-staff on Tuesday to mourn former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, with the government also lowering flags at key sites including Admiralty, Government House, border checkpoints and Hong Kong International Airport. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Police arrested 17 people and seized HK$3.67 million in a crackdown on a “guess who I am” phone-scam syndicate that used Malaysian “runners” to collect cash from victims, including 22 victims losing about HK$2.5 million between June and August. Heat and Housing Pressure: A new survey warns subdivided flats and rooftop huts in Hong Kong can feel like 52.21°C, with most homemakers reporting dizziness, headaches and sleep disruption—adding to the city’s housing stress. Aviation Update: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong airport passenger traffic rose 11.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with 32.8 million passengers and 200,000+ aircraft movements. Talent Scheme Debate: Immigration chief Benson Kwok rejects claims snooker stars come mainly to dodge tax, arguing Hong Kong’s safety, transport and education are the real draw. Weather Watch: The Very Hot Weather Warning continues as temperatures near 35°C, with thunderstorms expected later this week.
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