Hong Kong IPO Watch: Zhongji Innolight set the highest retail subscription threshold in Hong Kong IPO history, with a minimum HK$51,009.29 entry (50 shares per board lot) as the city’s biggest listing in nearly seven years opens amid strong institutional demand. Transport Innovation: The Transport Department approved an expanded autonomous vehicle trial in North Lantau and will start a fully driverless test on Airport Island, after remote operations met safety and performance checks. Local Health Screening: The University of Hong Kong will roll out the city’s first community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening at pharmacies, aiming to catch high-risk cases earlier and refer patients for bone density scans. Finance & Markets: Malaysia and Hong Kong regulators signed MOUs to ease dual IPO listings and enable mutual recognition for certain funds, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose in Asia trading as oil prices and tech sentiment moved markets. Cross-border Regulation: Hong Kong’s financial and accounting regulators signed cooperation MOUs with Malaysia to strengthen mutual recognition of funds and cross-listing, plus audit and reporting compliance ties. Tourism Promotion: The Hong Kong Tourism Board appointed Katch International for Middle East PR and social media outreach to boost GCC visitor interest. Sports & Culture: Hong Kong filmmaker Daniel Wu won an award at the New York Asian Film Festival, spotlighting his return to major local franchises.