Aquaculture Boom: The UN FAO says global aquatic animal and algae production hit a record 235 million tonnes in 2024, with Asia producing 76% and nearly three quarters of its output coming from aquaculture—an expansion driven by investment, innovation and value-chain growth. EV Trade Push: At Hong Kong’s auto expo, Chinese EV makers including DSFK (Seres) used right-hand-drive models to signal Southeast Asia expansion, with Indonesia flagged as a priority market and local data showing Chinese brands gaining share. Hong Kong Construction Procurement: The Development Bureau launched the Hong Kong edition of the NEC Professional Service Contract, extending standardised collaborative contracting to engineering professional services. Digital Finance for Markets: HKEX and HKMA rolled out a pilot for e-HKD in after-hours margin payments, aiming to modernise settlement for derivatives trading. Cybercrime Warning: INTERPOL reports cybercrime is now a major share of crime in Asia-Pacific, with online fraud and scam “compounds” generating close to $40 billion annually. Corporate Treasury Incentives: Hong Kong’s new push to attract corporate treasury centres includes proposed tax regime changes and pre-approval for clearer treatment, positioning the city as a treasury hub for mainland and multinationals. AI Trust Infrastructure: Affinidi and CardInfoLink put an “agent gateway” for governed AI agent commerce into live production, focusing on auditable, authorised transactions. Market Mood: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell during the Dragon Boat holiday period as oil eased on US-Iran interim peace hopes, while regional markets were mixed.