AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHong Kong Fashion Fest: The third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest kicked off Sept 1 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum with “VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2026,” spotlighting couture craft from Spain, Vietnam and Hong Kong, plus a city-wide fashion pop-up “Wear’s HK” running Sept 1–14. Tech & Youth Innovation: HKSTP and RTHK’s ABU Robocon 2026 roared at Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Aug 23, with HKU’s “Sapientia” winning and CUHK’s “Power Builder” taking runner-up, underscoring Hong Kong as an innovation hub for young talent. Arts & Heritage: Villa Haw Par is set to transition into a nonprofit platform for artistic creation and cultural dialogue, with its 1935 Tai Hang mansion framed as a new space for art and exchange. Business & Culture Calendar: The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 14th Salon de TIME opened Sept 1 at HKCEC with 630+ exhibitors, while the 11th Belt and Road Summit runs Sept 9–10 at HKCEC, focusing on new cooperation opportunities across ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East. Global Lifestyle Watch: Cathay marks its 80th anniversary with “Cathay AnniFAREsary” deals throughout September, including member savings and bonus Asia Miles. Fashion Industry Pressure: France’s new ultra-fast fashion levy targets e-commerce giants like Shein, with per-item fees rising over time.
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