Humanoid Robotics Boom: Unitree’s Shanghai debut sent shares soaring as much as 629% (closing up 460%), after a $905m STAR Market IPO—another sign investors are betting big on China’s embodied AI and robotics push. Hong Kong Capital Markets: HKEX posted record half-year profit, with IPO fundraising surging on AI/tech listings, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a fundraising hub. Embodied AI IPO Watch: RobotEra is reportedly preparing a Hong Kong IPO targeting up to $1bn, aiming to ride the embodied AI wave. Autonomous Mobility: Uber launched its first European robotaxi rides in Zagreb with Pony.ai tech and a safety driver, a phased step toward driverless operations. AI in Education: A large study finds AI-assisted homework boosts grades and speed, but students score worse on exams—raising concerns about learning vs. performance. Fintech Compliance: Payment Asia Group says AlphaPay completed Motion Pay integration and secured a Canadian MSB licence to expand cross-border payments. Research & Publishing: Chinese-led journal Vita published its first print issue and has already released 60+ high-impact papers, targeting world-class life sciences publishing. Tech Industry Reshuffle: Nokia plans to shut down remaining mainland China operations, ending a major footprint as China revenue declines. Local STEM: Hong Kong students delivered a best-ever result at the IOI in Informatics, winning multiple medals.