AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAPEC Finance: The two-day APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting opened in Hong Kong, with officials discussing support for livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing and inclusive finance ahead of November’s leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen. Biotech: Hong Kong-listed METiS TechBio struck a drug-delivery partnership with Eli Lilly worth up to US$1.1 billion in milestone payments, plus royalties. Food Safety: Hong Kong suspended poultry imports from affected areas in the US and Canada after H5N1 outbreaks. Separately, a US recall of 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat includes products shipped to Hong Kong; consumers should check the USDA’s affected-product list. Markets: The Hang Seng fell 1.32% as Asian shares weakened amid AI-sector jitters and rising oil prices. Snooker: Hong Kong qualifier Cheung Ka Wai stunned Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Northern Ireland Open. Culture: West Kowloon’s new performing arts centre is set to open in 2027, with Hong Kong Ballet as its first resident company.
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