SK Innovation will hold a shareholders' meeting next month to explain its proposed merger plan for SKIET.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met Peking University Party secretary He Guangcai to discuss accelerating Northern Metropolis development and mainland–Hong Kong higher-education cooperation. Lee said the SAR government is speeding up Northern Metropolis plans and has reserved land for a university town to expand and upgrade higher education, research capacity and talent training, aiming to attract international high-end talent. The two discussed university-town development models; Peking University expressed active support for deeper Beijing–Hong Kong university cooperation and continuation of the Beijing–Hong Kong University Alliance to cultivate globally competitive talent.

BMO CEO said clients have adapted well to changes in US trade policy and tariffs. North America remains one of the most attractive investment destinations.