Hong Kong Marine Resources: The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department co-organised National Fish Releasing Day activities, restocking about 62,000 juvenile fish of native species to boost marine resources and public science-based understanding. Hong Kong Fintech & Capital Markets: The HKMA set up a tokenised bond expert group to support development of Hong Kong’s tokenised bond market, as banks including JPMorgan, HSBC and Standard Chartered join a related tokenised bond working effort. AI, Data Centres & Water Use: A new UNU-INWEH report warns that AI-driven data centres could consume trillions of litres of water by 2030, adding a fresh sustainability cost to the AI boom. Markets Hit by Chip Sell-off: US tech and semiconductor stocks plunged after strong jobs data and AI valuation worries, wiping about $1.3 trillion from chipmakers’ market value. Logistics & Trade: Air India’s “Mango Express” moved 3,300+ tonnes of fresh produce (including 1,000+ tonnes of mangoes) from March–May, highlighting how air cargo supports global food supply chains. Shipping Insurance Policy: Indian shipowners warned against a regulatory mandate forcing P&I cover through a single domestic pool, arguing it should stay a free market. Regional Connectivity: Hong Kong and Central Asia ties stayed in focus, with new cooperation themes spanning trade, innovation and direct air links.