AI Funding Push: Alibaba plans an HK$80 billion (US$10.2b) share placement in Hong Kong, issuing 710 million shares at HK$112.70, to pour 100% of net proceeds into “full-stack” AI infrastructure and model development as profits slide. Local Workforce Upskilling: Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan says “AI for All” will partner with major tech firms to run an AI training programme from November, targeting 50,000 people in two years. Cybersecurity Talent in Action: The inaugural “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge” finals in Cyberport drew 40 teams and used an AI-driven attack-and-defence format, with HK$180,000 in prizes. Digital Bonds via HK Rails: Korea’s issuers are using Hong Kong’s blockchain settlement rails to issue digital bonds faster than conventional offshore settlement. Tech + Public Policy: Hong Kong will use AI in environmental impact assessment to speed data collection and monitoring, while officials stress accuracy and reliability still matter. Robotics Spotlight: China’s Unitree shares surged after a record IPO, reigniting debate over whether humanoid demos can scale into real factories. Infrastructure Standards: India’s Delhi Metro Rail Corporation became the first metro operator to earn ISO 55001:2024 for asset management of Mumbai Metro Line-3.