AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoESLS Labour Rules: Hong Kong’s Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme kicks off today (16 June 2026) with a tiered vetting system, tightening the food and beverage sector to a 3:1 manning ratio under Tier 2, plus longer local recruitment and mandatory job-fair attendance. Northern Metropolis Push: The government is moving ahead with the Northern Metropolis Highway (San Tin Section), with a new design-and-construction contract awarded, while Beijing’s Xia Baolong begins a visit focused on housing and Northern Metropolis projects. Health Watch: The Centre for Health Protection warns the summer flu season may arrive earlier, with a possible late-June to July peak, and urges unvaccinated residents to get jabs. Bird Flu Response: A Sha Tin poultry stall was temporarily suspended and disinfected after an H9 bird flu positive sample, with shoppers largely staying calm. Tech & Privacy: Hong Kong’s privacy regulator marks its 30th anniversary with a speech from the Secretary for Justice, as firms also face rising AI governance and cybersecurity risks. Robot Retail: Galbot’s first Hong Kong 24/7 robot-operated convenience store is set to open in Hung Hom, managed by a humanoid robot. Markets & Deals: MMG is seeking about US$1.6b via a share placement and convertible bond sale, while Jardine Matheson outlines a buyback and dividend growth targets.
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