Iran's negotiating team will stop engaging in dialogue and text exchanges via intermediaries, according to reports.

Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance said on June 1 it will suspend veterinary certification of Armenian live fish and fish-product exports to Russia from June 2, except for two firms that passed inspection. Inspectors checked Armenian fish processors and rainbow trout farms May 21-27; roughly half of targeted companies refused inspection and the agency described results as unsatisfactory. The two approved producers may export to Russia only under ongoing laboratory safety monitoring. The agency on May 30 also restricted imports of Armenian fruit and vegetables.

Key News 1. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that it will add seven technology stocks, including DeepTech (01384.HK), Huiju Technology (01729.HK), Hesai Technology (02525.HK), and Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK), to the TECHNOLOGY 100 Index. Individual Stock News 1. CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (01093.HK): The Group has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca to utilize its long-acting delivery technology platform and peptide drug AI discovery platform to develop innovative long-acting peptide drugs, and will receive an initial payment of US$1.2 billion according to the terms of the agreement. 2. Dongpeng Beverage (09980.HK) saw its controlling shareholder, Lin Muqin, increase his holdings by 49,800 H shares, and plans to further increase his holdings by HK$100 million to HK$200 million. 3. Haohai Biological Technology (06826.HK): Mr. Wu Jianying, Executive Director and General Manager of the Company, has been elected as Chairman of the Board to succeed Dr. Hou, with the term of office effective from May 29, 2026. 4. Youjia Innovation (02431.HK): The company plans to acquire a 50% stake in Xi'an Tongtu Technology Co., Ltd. from ZTO Express Co., Ltd., for a total consideration of RMB 25 million. 5. Guohao Group (00053.HK): The special resolution on the privatization proposal of GLLM has been formally passed by GLM's disinterested shareholders. 6. Xiehe New Energy (00182.HK): The lessee and Industrial Bank Financial Leasing have agreed on a financial leasing arrangement, under which Industrial Bank Financial Leasing will purchase the leased assets from the lessee for RMB 840 million and lease the assets back to the lessee. 7. WuXi Biologics (02269.HK): The company maintains its revenue growth forecast of 13%-17% this year; the compound annual growth rate of revenue over the next three years is expected to be 20%. 8. MINIMAX-W (00100.HK): The Board of Directors announced that it has resolved to explore a preliminary proposal to issue RMB shares. The company has engaged professional advisors to provide consultation on meeting the listing requirements of the Science and Technology Innovation Board and has signed a tutoring agreement. 9. CATL (03750.HK): The Chocolate battery swapping station has been deployed to a total of 1,650 stations, and is expected to exceed 3,000 stations by 2026.