Northern Metropolis & Jobs Plan: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the city’s first five-year plan will tackle economic gaps and push “quality jobs”, with AI positioned as a jobs engine, ahead of a public consultation starting Monday and a blueprint expected by end-2026. Talent & Investor Pull: Chief Executive John Lee told investors Northern Metropolis must deliver early success stories, with Hetao as the first draw, while stressing talent attraction as the key bottleneck for upgrading industries. Policy Continuity: Lee also vowed “further reforms” despite geopolitical risks, pointing to a strong growth rebound and saying resources will be aligned with national and global developments. National Security Law Backlash: Hong Kong hit back at a Washington Post editorial over changes to the home-grown national security regime, saying the new procedural mechanism only clarifies offences and protects fair-trial rights. Finance & Data Markets: Pyth Network launched 24/7 indices for metals, oil and US equities, aiming to challenge Bloomberg-style market-data dominance and support a push toward institutional paid data. Corporate/AI Cross-Border Pressure: Meta has started unwinding its $2bn Manus deal after Beijing’s national-security divestment order, isolating the Chinese AI startup and halting data sharing. Regional Business Climate: A think-tank urged HSBC and Standard Chartered to consider relocating from Hong Kong, warning banks could face conflicting legal instructions as Beijing tightens capital controls. Tourism & Lifestyle: A push for yacht tourism in Greater Bay Area waters gained momentum after mainland policy changes exempt leisure vessels from customs guarantees, while Tourism Fiji argued investors should look beyond traditional beach hubs.