Hong Kong as mainland tech’s “strategic adaptation ground”: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Chinese tech giants are using Hong Kong not just for fundraising, but to build global brands, capital structures and governance as they expand overseas. Northern Metropolis rural tourism push: Residents in Ho Sheung Heung and Yin Kong can convert entire houses into restaurants, guest houses or shops under a pilot scheme with “always permitted uses,” aiming to boost village tourism. Financial market upgrade: HKEX and HKMA are testing e-HKD for after-hours derivatives margin payments, to make advance margin deposits more flexible outside banking hours. Wealth and yuan momentum: Hong Kong overtook Switzerland as the top cross-border wealth hub, while Hong Kong and Shanghai move to extend the yuan’s reach, including planned five-year RMB treasury bond futures in Hong Kong from Aug 3. Life sciences push: InvestHK will showcase Hong Kong as a go-global launchpad for biotech at BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, leading a delegation of companies, universities and spin-offs. Labour safety: The Labour Department issued a heat stress warning, urging employers to assess risks and put in place measures to prevent heat stroke. Tourism and community: A pilot allows more flexible home-based tourism uses in the New Territories, while the Jockey Club’s “Harmonious Horse” exhibition tour has moved to Tamar Park.