Alibaba AI Fundraising: Alibaba plans an HK$80 billion (US$10.2b) share placement in Hong Kong, saying 100% of net proceeds will go to “full stack” AI infrastructure and capabilities, as it steps up spending even after a sharp profit drop. Local Courts & Rights: Hong Kong’s High Court convicted two pro-democracy figures linked to Tiananmen vigils of inciting subversion, with the ruling focusing on their repeated use of “end one-party dictatorship.” Transport & Mobility: Hong Kong’s transport minister says more mainland and Southeast Asian ride-hailing firms have approached the government ahead of the licensed rollout, while the city’s AI-linked licensing and traffic systems continue to expand. Workforce Upskilling: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the “AI for All” programme will launch in November with tech firms to train 50,000 people over two years. Cybersecurity Showcase: The “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge” finals drew 40 teams at Cyberport, pitching AI-driven attack-and-defence skills. Public Safety: Police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at Kwong Wah Hospital. Culture & Community: The first official Pokémon Center in Hong Kong is set to open this November at Festival Walk.