AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Shock to Markets: Fresh US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation pushed oil higher again, rattling Asian equities as traders priced in inflation risk and Strait of Hormuz disruption. China Trade & AI Demand: China’s June exports jumped 27% year-on-year, with AI-driven electronics and semiconductor-related goods a key driver; imports rose 36% as well. Hong Kong Tech & Talent: HKUST signed a new MoU with Indonesia’s education ministry to plug in Garuda Scholarships, with more Indonesian undergrads arriving this September. LEAP East in HK: LEAP East’s inaugural run in Hong Kong drew 25,000+ attendees and 35,000 innovators overall, and Hong Kong secured exclusive Asian host status for the next three years. HKSTP Ecosystem Win: HKSTP park firm MEINONG ROBOT placed 2nd runner-up at Rocket Fuel East, while other park companies advanced in the competition. Work-Life Balance Study: Randstad research says Hong Kong workers rank work-life balance top, and 38% quit for it. Pharma IP in Asia: Recce strengthened its anti-infectives IP with a Vietnamese patent covering RECCE 327/529, extending protection to 2041. Blockchain Enterprise Push: SBI XDC Network partnered with DSRV to explore trade finance, supply chain and tokenisation use cases across Japan and South Korea.
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