LegCo Agenda: Lawmakers will meet on July 8 to introduce the Northern Metropolis Development Bill and other key measures, with debates on several bills resuming. HK Finance Reform: Hong Kong is set to amend securities laws later this year to give the SFC more flexibility on listings and add post-listing conditions, aiming to boost IPOs and Reits. Student Housing Deal: Far East Consortium will sell a student accommodation project to JD.com’s unit for HK$750 million, with a guaranteed income arrangement for three years post-completion. Markets & Liquidity: China and Hong Kong stocks edged higher as regulators proposed rules to make refinancing easier and new trading mechanisms improved liquidity. AI & Cybersecurity: HKUST researchers say “malicious AI agent skills” can slip past static scanners most of the time, while a runtime checker can catch many of the disguised skills. Startups & Innovation: HKSTP is pushing an “end-to-end” one-campus model for startups, offering labs, funding and investor access. Business Partnerships: DKSH signed a distribution and promotion deal with Eli Lilly for Hong Kong and Macau. Public Health: CHP reported seven new community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease cases and urged proper maintenance of water systems. Local Tech/Fintech: Pak Tak Credit launched an upgraded “No-Trace Loan Query” system aimed at reducing credit-rating impact from loan enquiries. Transport Safety: A KMB double-decker bus window was shattered after hitting an overhanging tree branch in Sheung Shui, injuring one passenger.