AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstruction Safety Crackdown: Hong Kong will ban smoking at all construction sites from July 17 after the Wang Fuk Court blaze, with fixed HK$3,000 fines for workers and up to HK$400,000 for contractors who fail to stop it. Ebola Preparedness: The government has inspected and readied the Penny’s Bay isolation facility on Lantau as Hong Kong steps up defences following the WHO-declared Ebola emergency in DR Congo. Markets & Energy Mood: Local stocks slid further, with the Hang Seng wavering while crude stays above $100 amid Iran-war uncertainty and Strait of Hormuz risks. Finance & AI Job Cuts: Standard Chartered says it will cut about 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it pushes AI and automation. Business Watch: Fosun is reportedly eyeing a HK IPO for Club Med raising over $500m, while Kuark Capital launches a $400m Asia tech-focused hedge fund. Sports & Culture: FIBA confirmed new FIBA 3x3 stops including Macau and Hong Kong, and HKIFF Industry showcased four works-in-progress heading to Cannes.
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