AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnimation & Creative Industries: Hong Kong launched the 14th Animation Support Programme, backing 15 local animation enterprises with HK$130,000–HK$600,000 subsidies plus production support to strengthen homegrown storytelling. STEM & Women in Engineering: HKUST hosted the Asian Deans’ Forum 2026 workshop for rising women engineering scholars, bringing nearly 50 early-career researchers from 14 universities to share AI’s impact on engineering education and leadership. Mid-Autumn Festival in the City: Police announced special traffic arrangements for Tai Hang’s Fire Dragon Dance and other Mid-Autumn events across Sept 24–26, including road closures and diversion rules. Healthcare Tech & Cancer Care: HKSH Medical Group and United Imaging unveiled Hong Kong’s first long-axial total-body PET/CT system at HKSH Cancer Centre, aiming to boost early detection and precision cancer imaging. Community & Culture in Central: Hongkong Land Foundation rolled out “The Central Spark Series,” funding three AI-for-Good community projects under a HK$14 million, two-year commitment for 38,000+ beneficiaries. Local Lifestyle: Mooncakes get a modern glow-up—new flavours and gift culture—while Hong Kong’s manpower outlook eases to a projected shortage of about 130,000 by 2028, with AI reshaping clerical work. Global Spotlight with HK Links: The 50 Best Bars extended list adds Hong Kong’s Mius (No.81), while a new Hong Kong–Shanghai AI in Healthcare joint lab was signed by PolyU and Fudan.
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