At HKEX's 2026 Future Tech Summit, managing director and co-head of IPO review Liu Ying said 90 biotech companies have listed in Hong Kong under Chapter 18A since its 2018 introduction, raising HKD142.9 billion; 17 listed in 2025 and a further six in Jan–May 2026. She said Chapter 18C listings for specialised tech firms have accelerated — three in 2024, five in 2025 and ten in Jan–May 2026 — with the cohort concentrated in AI, robotics and autonomous-driving companies.

CENTCOM said on June 10 that U.S. forces on June 9 disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel violated blockade measures. CENTCOM said the tanker attempted to transport Iranian oil and, after repeatedly ignoring U.S. orders, was struck by a U.S. aircraft using precision‑guided munitions and rendered inoperable. Since launching the blockade on April 13, CENTCOM said U.S. forces have disabled eight non‑compliant tankers, diverted 134 vessels cooperating with inspections and allowed 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass.

South Korea's KOSPI closed Thursday, June 11, up 32.12 points, or 0.42%, at 7,762.94.