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The Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced an adjustment to the list of securities eligible for the Hong Kong Stock Connect program, adding OmniVision Technologies and GigaDevice Semiconductor, effective February 9.On February 9th, Zijin Mining (02899.HK) announced that its board of directors approved the "Companys Three-Year (2026-2028) Major Mineral Product Production Plan and 2035 Vision Outline" on February 8th. The company plans to further improve its ranking in comprehensive indicators such as resource reserves, major mineral product production, sales revenue, asset size, and profit by 2028, with its copper and gold mineral product production entering the top three globally.Zijin Mining (02899.HK) released its production targets for major mineral products in 2026 and 2028, with gold production expected to reach 105 tons in 2026.February 9th - A survey closely watched by the Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee shows that while employers continued to reduce hiring for long-term positions in January, the pace of reduction slowed to its lowest level in 18 months. The survey, conducted by the Recruiting and Employment Confederation (REC), also showed that businesses increased the number of temporary workers deployed for the first time since October last year. Neil Carberry, CEO of REC, said: "As we head into 2026, there are increasing signs that uncertainty about hiring plans is translating into action. This doesnt mean a full-blown hiring rebound, but the wait-and-see period seems to be coming to an end." This REC report further supports the view that the UK economy is poised for a turnaround in 2026. A recent S&P survey showed that business expansion in January hit a 17-month high; a report from the Institute of Directors also indicated that executives are more optimistic about the outlook for sales, hiring, and investment.On February 9, Minth Group announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it had reached a framework agreement with Green Harmonic on the main terms of a proposed joint venture to be established in the United States. The joint venture will focus on the design, manufacturing and commercialization of humanoid robot joint module assemblies in North America.
