AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Safety vs Politics: OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing for U.S.-China coordination on AI safety, but Trump and Xi have rejected any AI slowdown ahead of their Sept. 24 meeting, with China calling U.S. warnings “fear-mongering.” Hong Kong in Global Finance: Hong Kong ranks among the world’s top research-collaboration hubs, while European financial centres lose ground as Asia’s cities—including Hong Kong—gain momentum. Local Public Safety: A fatal motorcycle crash in Tseung Kwan O killed a 21-year-old man; police are seeking witnesses. Tung Chee-hwa State Funeral: A Chinese political advisory body vice-chair leads an 87-member committee arranging Tung Chee-hwa’s state funeral, with a vigil and public memorial set for this weekend. Markets & Energy: Oil spikes and Fed-rate worries push risk-off sentiment, with global equities retreating and bond yields rising. Hong Kong Business & Tech: Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline stays active as Ligent Technologies targets about $723m, while FastMed says it has served 30,000 customers and completed 100,000 medical assessments. Trade & Connectivity: Dubai ETO hosts a Kazakhstan dinner to deepen hub-to-hub cooperation between Hong Kong and Central Asia.
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