Hong Kong Five-Year Plan Launch: Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the HKSAR’s first 2026-30 economic and social blueprint with 105 indicators, aiming to align with China’s national plan while boosting housing, livelihoods, and global competitiveness. Innovation Push: The documents set a target to lift Hong Kong’s innovation spending to about 3% of GDP by around 2030 (from 1.63% in 2024), with measures to accelerate frontier tech and grow new industries. AI Governance & Public Services: Coverage highlights Hong Kong expanding AI use across public services and cybersecurity, alongside a broader AI governance agenda. Northern Metropolis as Tech Engine: Multiple reports frame the Northern Metropolis as the execution hub for innovation-led transformation, integrating education, technology, industry, and cross-border cooperation. Cybersecurity Watch: A report flags “BambooToken” malware using MQTT to quietly control Windows and Linux systems, underscoring the need for stronger device and network defenses. Memory Breakthrough: Chinese researchers (with HK partners) demonstrated 10 billion writing cycles for next-gen memory using wurtzite ferroelectrics, pointing to more durable, low-power storage for future AI. Health & Longevity: A large study links nitrogen-containing osteoporosis drugs to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias in older adults. Finance Tech: Prometheum, HashKey and Velocity plan offshore distribution of tokenized US stocks, signaling continued growth in Hong Kong’s tokenized markets. AI Regulation in APAC: A regional roundup notes diverging approaches, from South Korea’s risk-based framework to targeted rules in China and principles-led models elsewhere.