Markets Rally on Iran-Deal Hopes: Asian stocks jumped and oil slipped after Trump said Iran war talks hit a breakthrough and strikes were called off, lifting risk appetite and pushing Hong Kong’s Hang Seng higher. FX & Rates Watch: The dollar steadied as traders questioned whether a ceasefire is truly “at the finish line,” while the yuan firmed on stronger export signals. Hong Kong Dining Boost: Pet-friendly restaurant licences will start in July after a first ballot picked 1,000 operators; caterers expect up to 20% more business. Power Resilience Prep: CLP and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department reviewed typhoon and heavy-rain measures, including lightning protection upgrades and anti-flooding at substations. Food Safety Check: The Centre for Food Safety found one rice dumpling sample failed nutrition label fat-content rules; the vendor stopped sales of the affected batch. Green Shipping Incentives: Hong Kong will launch two schemes from June 16 to cut costs for green maritime fuel vessels and speed fleet decarbonisation. Wealth & Tax Policy: A new Inland Revenue amendment bill was gazetted to expand preferential tax regimes for funds, single family offices and carried interest, aiming to attract more capital to Hong Kong. Property Deal: A Shek O mansion sold for HK$563 million, one of the biggest used-home transactions in 2026. Cross-Border Tensions: China barred Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro and family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, escalating South China Sea frictions. Trade & Logistics Benchmark: A World Bank study put Chinese ports at the top for efficiency, with Hong Kong ranking ninth.