Property & Finance: Wharf Holdings says Hong Kong luxury-home sales are cushioning a mainland profit slump, with interim results showing Hong Kong development revenue nearly tripling to HK$1.35b while mainland revenue fell and took an impairment hit. Tech Market Pulse: The Hang Seng Tech Index plans to expand from 30 to 50 constituents and refresh its themes, adding AI and robotics, with feedback open until Sep 18. Crypto Payments: Thredd’s platform is powering Cashi’s stablecoin spending and cashback card programme in Hong Kong, with virtual Visa cards and Google Pay live and Mexico expansion planned for late 2026. Robotics IPO Watch: Unitree has priced its Shanghai IPO at 150.8 yuan per share, aiming to raise 6.1b yuan, as humanoid robot makers race to set a new public-market pricing anchor. Transport & Mobility: Hong Kong approves an autonomous vehicle pilot linking West Kowloon Station and Airport Express Kowloon Station, using four cars in autonomous mode with a backup operator onboard. Public Health: Parents can start using a new e-consent form on eHealth from Aug 17 for seasonal flu shots under the school outreach programme. Weather & Safety: Power and air-conditioning outages hit parts of Hong Kong during extreme heat, and a 72-year-old hiker was found dead on a Sha Tin mountain trail after a 3-day search. Business & Trade Links: A Hong Kong-Malaysia symposium in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the strengthened air corridor’s role in boosting trade and travel, with Cathay adding services and Malaysia Airlines expanding Greater China routes.