Digital Infrastructure & AI Governance: Financial Secretary Paul Chan told the AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha that Hong Kong is building digital public infrastructure to link identity, payments, credit assessment and AI-enabled public services, highlighting the iAM Smart mobile ID platform and plans for a Digital Corporate Identity by end-2026. Trade & Finance: Hong Kong’s RedotPay says it has completed a financial audit and an AML/CTF review as it presses ahead with U.S. IPO plans, while AmEx announced card acceptance now covers over 190 million merchant locations worldwide, including Hong Kong. Cross-border Compliance & Logistics: Cathay Cargo rolled out AI-assisted screening to better interpret shipment descriptions against trade-control rules, aiming to reduce delays and compliance risks. Immigration Enforcement: Hong Kong’s Immigration Department arrested four suspected illegal workers in an anti-illegal employment operation targeting make-up, photo-taking and tour guide services advertised on social media. Markets & Policy: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng closed up 0.54%, as global investors weighed U.S.-China tariff-cut talks and regional economic signals. Tech & Business: Hong Kong regulators expanded financial reporting oversight to crypto firms, while HSBC deployed AI to enhance trade finance operations. Sports (Regional): At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, rain disrupted play and logistics, with Hong Kong-related matches affected as teams advanced by ranking when quarters were washed out.