Stablecoin Rollout: Anchorpoint has started rolling out its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin HKDAP via authorised distributors OSL Group and HashKey Exchange, with institutional access beginning first. Local Trade Data: Hong Kong’s external merchandise trade volume jumped in June 2026, with total exports up 34.3% and imports up 27.5% year-on-year, while export and import prices also rose. Port-to-Telecoms Earnings: CK Hutchison reported a 6.7% rise in underlying profit for the first half, while net profit surged on major one-off gains tied to UK asset disposals. Rail Profit Surge: MTR’s first-half profit more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion, driven largely by property development gains. Healthcare Gap: A FWD survey found 71% of Hong Kong workers rely on employer group medical insurance, but only 29% think it covers real medical costs; just 17% buy top-ups. Competition Cooperation: Malaysia’s competition authority signed an MoU with Hong Kong’s Competition Commission to boost cross-border enforcement, training and information sharing. Aviation & Travel: Incheon Airport overtook Heathrow and Changi to become the world’s busiest international hub in the first half of 2026, underscoring shifting global travel flows. Customs Crackdown: Hong Kong Customs seized about 24kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport and arrested two incoming passengers. Tech & AI Expansion: WeRide said overseas revenue surged 164% in Q2 as robotaxi deployments expand, including planned right-hand-drive rollouts in Singapore and Hong Kong. Retail/Consumer: Shein lost a London copyright lawsuit against Temu over product photos, as both firms continue legal battles while eyeing growth and listings.