Cross-border Innovation Push: Hong Kong’s Development Bureau says pilot measures this year will ease cross-border flows of data, materials and capital for the Northern Metropolis, with possible expansion beyond the Hong Kong Park under the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. PLA Anniversary Open Day: Thousands toured the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks as it opened to the public for the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. Passport Probe Pressure: A report says Nepal’s PMO advisers pressed the anti-graft body to speed up a passport procurement investigation and push for arrests, raising questions about executive overreach. e-HKD for Derivatives Margins: Hong Kong’s e-HKD pilot is being used to test after-hours derivatives margin payments, part of broader market infrastructure upgrades. Labour Safety in Heat: The Labour Department issued a Heat Stress at Work Warning, urging employers to assess risks and add controls like shade, ventilation and rest breaks. AI Data Centre Deal Watch: Abu Dhabi-backed MGX is reportedly weighing a multibillion-dollar buyout of Singapore data-centre operator DayOne, potentially reshaping AI infrastructure competition. Tourism & Culture Tie-in: Shangri-La’s Kuok Hui Kwong urged Hong Kong to better leverage traditional festivals for international cultural tourism, while Swire Coca-Cola HK backs the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races with a major harbour photo installation. EU Sanctions Update: The EU adopted a “mini” sanctions package targeting Russia-linked entities, including designations tied to the shadow fleet and military-industrial complex. Health Policy: Hong Kong’s poverty strategy is shifting from income-line targeting to service-based support for specific groups, with officials citing KPI improvements.