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On May 10, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po published a blog post stating that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area possesses three advantages: cutting-edge artificial intelligence research and development, a complete high-end manufacturing chain, and an international financial hub. These advantages enable Hong Kong to play two key roles during the 15th Five-Year Plan period: industrial synergy and regulatory alignment. With the three regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao working together to develop "Greater Bay Area Standards," Hong Kong will become the "international interface" for emerging industries to establish themselves in the Greater Bay Area, as well as a platform for exchange and conversion between national and international standards.

On May 10th, the cruise ship "Hundius," which was involved in a Hantavirus outbreak, arrived in the waters of Granadilla, Tenerife, Spain, in the early hours of the 10th. According to data released by the World Health Organization on May 8th, as of that day, a total of 8 cases had been reported, including 3 deaths; 6 cases were laboratory-confirmed as Hantavirus infection, specifically Andean virus, a member of the Hantavirus family. It is understood that one of the infected individuals was a doctor on board. Meanwhile, some passengers questioned the cruise ship's response to the outbreak. Passenger Ruchi Genette stated, "Having only one doctor on board is simply not enough, and that doctor later also contracted the virus." He believes that the cruise ship's health screenings before passenger boarding should have been more rigorous, and that the level of attention paid to the risk of the outbreak was insufficient.

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: No environmental impact reported.

Saudi Aramco: The East-West oil pipeline is now operating at full capacity, with a capacity of 7 million barrels per day.

Saudi Aramco: Make strategic investments in critical infrastructure and support operational continuity through robust contingency planning.

Saudi Aramco: The East-West pipeline provides relief for customers affected by shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Aramco: Operating costs rose in the first quarter.

Saudi Aramco: Crude oil sales rose in the first quarter.

Saudi Aramco: Crude oil prices rose in the first quarter.

On May 10, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Khalil Sherhrami, emphasized that an agreement is possible if those countries that have illegally invaded Iran return to rational and logical practices in their policies and actions. In an interview with Armenian television on Saturday, Sherhrami stressed that the aggression against Iran by the US and Israeli regimes clearly demonstrates that Iran cannot be forced to surrender or accept extreme demands from either side through military means, pressure, or threats. He stated that Iran is willing to reach an agreement through negotiations, but this requires clear guarantees that the US will adopt rational and logical practices and ensure that it will not launch another military invasion of Iran. He also emphasized that Iran opposes the selective interpretation of international law and will never allow the Iranian nation to be deprived of its right to the peaceful use of nuclear capabilities.

On May 10th, the head of the German Airports Association warned that due to the continued shortage of aviation fuel, more flights may be canceled in the future, and airfares may rise further. (Note: The German Airports Association is an industry organization representing the interests of German airport operators.) The German Press Agency (dpa) reported on the 9th that Ralf Bessel, CEO of the association, said in an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt: "We are concerned that more flights will be canceled, especially flights of low-cost carriers and flights to destinations less important to tourism." Bessel predicted that in the best-case scenario, passenger numbers will remain at current levels this year, while "in the worst-case scenario, capacity at some airports will decrease by 10%. If this is extrapolated to all airports, it will affect 20 million passengers."

May 10 - According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the coastal region of the Biobío Region in central Chile at 22:34 local time on May 9, with a focal depth of 34.3 kilometers. There are currently no reports of casualties or property damage.

Israeli Foreign Minister: Two aid convoy activists have been expelled from Israel today.

According to the official measurement of the China Earthquake Networks Center, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:27 on May 10 in Qinghe County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang (45.81 degrees north latitude, 90.16 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 18 kilometers.

According to Polymarket's forecasting market, as of June 30, the probability of the United States and Iran reaching a permanent peace agreement was 51%.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reports a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in the Biobío region of Chile.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.5-magnitude earthquake 5 kilometers south-southwest of Broley, California.

May 10th - According to sources, Alibaba (09988.HK) is preparing to announce its integration plan between its AI platform Qwen and e-commerce platform Taobao. This move aims to drive shopping through conversation rather than keyword search. The integration will reportedly allow consumers to browse, compare, and purchase products by conversing with an AI assistant through the Qwen app, eliminating the need to manually navigate product listings. The Qwen app is expected to integrate with Taobao and Tmall's complete catalog of over 4 billion products and leverage a "skill library" capable of managing logistics and after-sales service. It will also provide shopping recommendations based on users' order history and shopping preferences. Furthermore, within the Taobao platform, Alibaba will launch a Qwen-powered AI shopping assistant, incorporating tools such as virtual try-on and 30-day price tracking.

According to a source familiar with the matter, Alibaba (09988.HK) is preparing to announce plans to integrate its AI platform Qwen with its e-commerce platform Taobao, a move aimed at driving shopping through conversation rather than keyword search.