Hong Kong Politics & Security: Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion in a second national security case, with prosecutors alleging he urged overseas sanctions and met foreign politicians, raising the risk of a life sentence. Hong Kong Law Enforcement: Hong Kong police arrested two people linked to a clinic over alleged sales of bogus “cancer vaccine” vials, as authorities step up scrutiny of health claims. Markets & Macro: Wall Street rebounded as oil prices dipped and bond yields eased from multi-decade highs, though investors remain jittery over renewed US-Iran tensions. Crypto & Finance: An Ontario judge allowed a class action against Galaxy Digital and founder Mike Novogratz to proceed, finding “ample evidence” investors were misled over Terra/Luna risks. Hong Kong Tech & Innovation: HKSTP launched its 25th anniversary push, saying Hong Kong ranks first in Asia and fifth globally for high-potential startups, and outlined a next-stage plan to turn the ecosystem into an “orchestrator.” Business & Trade: Aegon called a shareholder vote to move its legal seat from Bermuda to Delaware and rename its parent, aiming to complete the shift by 2028 as it refocuses on the US. Regional Economy: Klook said Filipinos still plan to travel in 2026 but are shifting to closer destinations like Vietnam and China as budgets tighten amid higher airfares and inflation. Corporate Deals: UPS rolled out a new global operating model after its Amazon network changes, centralising global air, gateways and transport under one operations executive.