Hong Kong stocks closed with the Hang Seng Index up 0.24% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.97%; market turnover HKD 278.04 bln. PCB, gold, film and brain–computer-interface sectors led gains, while online education, oil and optical-communications stocks lagged. Notable movers: Shenghong Technology (02476.HK) +16%+, China Gold International (02099.HK) +13%+, Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) +10%+, Lenovo Group (00992.HK) +~6%; Zhongji Xuchuang (03309.HK) -5%+, CNOOC (00883.HK) and New Oriental (09

Zhangyuan Tungsten (002378) set long-term procurement quotes for Aug 1–15, 2026: 55% black tungsten concentrate 412,000 yuan/standard ton; 55% white tungsten concentrate 411,000 yuan/standard ton; ammonium paratungstate (national standard, zero grade) 606,000 yuan/ton. Prices include 13% VAT. All three items were raised by 1,000 yuan/ton versus Zhangyuan's Jul 16–31, 2026 quotes (55% black 411,000; 55% white 410,000; APT 605,000 yuan/ton).

Iran's deputy foreign minister said that under the current state of war, diplomacy and battlefield operations complement each other rather than oppose one another.