ASEAN Investment Deal: Hong Kong signed its first protocol to amend the ASEAN–Hong Kong Investment Agreement, locking in national treatment and most-favoured-nation treatment so HK firms get non-discriminatory treatment across the 10 ASEAN states. Northern Metropolis & Housing Delivery: Xinhua reports the city’s first five-year plan (2026-2030) turns livelihood goals into targets, including about 196,000 public housing units and upgrades to the Northern Metropolis university town under a “One Town, Five Elements” model. Cybersecurity & Finance: APAC cybersecurity snippets flag rising ransomware and a Hong Kong Monetary Authority probe into fraudulent credit card transactions tied to online pre-orders for Apple’s flagship phone. Trade & Logistics Infrastructure: China’s Pinglu Canal opened for traffic, cutting inland-to-sea shipping distance and logistics costs for cargo moving between southwest China and ASEAN. Tech, Industry & Deals: Robam approved a USD 175m plan to buy 60% of iTronics to expand overseas kitchen temperature products; Protech Precision (Hong Kong) highlights integrated tooling and injection molding capabilities for automotive, electronics and medical. Aviation Security Shock: US lawmakers are investigating a shipment of sensitive F-35 components that reportedly diverted to Hong Kong and went missing, raising stealth-tech concerns. Business & Capital Markets: Transsion’s Hong Kong listing application moves to the hearing stage, potentially adding a major consumer handset platform to HK’s offshore capital pool. Energy & AI: Huawei Electric Power’s CEO says AI and energy should “empower each other,” focusing on low-voltage grid intelligence as the key bottleneck. Industry & Culture: Daegu stepped up Greater China tourism marketing with direct flights including Hong Kong, pairing K-food festivals with travel promotions. State Funeral: Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial leader, underscoring the political backdrop for the SAR’s next development push.