National Mourning in HK: Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff on Tuesday to mark the cremation of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, with the government also lowering flags at Admiralty headquarters, Government House, border checkpoints and HKIA. US-Iran Pressure: A Reuters explainer says Trump is promising tougher economic measures on Iran, with sanctions options including targeting “teapot” refiners and other Iran-linked channels. HK Economic Outlook: Financial Secretary Paul Chan told a radio show that risks from US trade policy shifts and rate trends are “primarily psychological,” pointing to manageable volatility as Hong Kong’s growth momentum continues. Five-Year Plan Debate: A commentary argues Hong Kong is overdue for a long-term planning framework, pushing back on claims that planning means “central planning.” Aviation & Tourism: Paul Chan said HKIA handled 32.8m passengers in H1 (+11.7% y/y) and visitor numbers rose 12% to 31.2m in the first seven months. Finance & Politics: A UK human-rights row escalated after a Tory urged ministers to urgently investigate HSBC blocking MPF pension withdrawals for BNO holders, alleging it was to “appease Beijing.” Tech Listings Watch: Transsion’s Hong Kong IPO push and PalmPay’s funding drive raise the question of whether global investors will price Africa-built tech at scale. Social Policy: A five-part series highlights Hong Kong’s ageing and widening income gap through the strain on elderly carers, underscoring pressure on the city’s social safety net. Cybercrime Alert: Meta’s WhatsApp “Scam Alert” tests aim to flag AI voice-clone scams using on-device checks, after a HK case where a cloned voice note helped steal $1.27m.