US-HK Sanctions: The US let its Hong Kong national emergency lapse, lifting parts of Trump-era sanctions, but kept the executive order that says Hong Kong is not sufficiently autonomous—leaving a partial, not full, return of privileges. AI & Talent: Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying sent a message from China’s space station to the AI Women’s Forum at WAIC, pushing women in sci-tech to seize AI opportunities. Pet Policy: Hong Kong will press ahead with dog-friendly dining despite backlash and 11 restaurants pulling out, with tougher inspections and education during an adjustment period. Anti-Corruption Watch: China’s top anti-graft body is investigating former China Development Bank president Ouyang Weimin for serious discipline and law violations. Mediation in HK: An HK-based international mediation body says it has resolved more disputes since launching last October, with growing reach across 46 signatory and 16 contracting states. Wealth & Family Offices: BNP Paribas says wealthy Europeans are increasingly setting up family offices in Hong Kong, citing the city’s role as a deal and due-diligence connector. Innovation Park: Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park’s incubation programme selected 108 startups in its first cohort, aiming to scale Greater Bay Area firms. Tourism Push: HKTB launched the global campaign “Only in Hong Kong” to sell the city as something you feel, not just see. Healthcare Reform: The Hospital Authority says public fee waivers expanded sharply, boosting protection for poor and critical patients. Cybercrime Shift: A new analysis argues AI is changing the economics of cybercrime—making attacks cheaper and faster while raising the stakes for businesses. HSITP Startups: The HSITP incubation programme is also framed as a cross-border commercialisation engine, supporting research-driven firms to go international.