Airport Rankings: Incheon Airport overtook Heathrow and Changi to become the world’s busiest international hub in the first half of 2026, handling 38.39 million international passengers, with the shift linked to changing geopolitics as well as its own service gains. Competition Policy: The Hong Kong Competition Commission and Malaysia Competition Commission signed an MoU to boost cross-border cooperation on competition law, enforcement know-how, training and officer exchanges. Banking Leadership: DBS announced senior reshuffles across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia, with Sebastian Paredes stepping back from executive duties as DBS Bank (Hong Kong) CEO from Mar 1, 2027. Healthcare Gap: A new FWD Hong Kong survey says over 70% of workers rely on employer group medical insurance, but fewer than 30% think it’s enough for real medical costs, with many also worried about retirement expenses. AI and Enterprise Tech: IBM and OpenAI unveiled a partnership to embed OpenAI models into IBM’s consulting and AI delivery platform, with a focus on secure enterprise deployment. Hong Kong Business & Markets: WeRide reported overseas revenue jumping 164% in Q2 as robotaxi deployments expand, including commercial plans tied to Singapore and Hong Kong. Transport & Travel: Air One appointed Ilya Gavrilin as Asia Pacific business development director, based in Hong Kong, to grow scheduled and charter freighter operations. Mid-Autumn Food: Yung Kee launched its “Mini Moon Quartet” mooncake collection for the reunion season.