Shanghai International Energy Exchange said effective from trading on Nov 11, 2026 (night session from Nov 10), it will adjust intraday opening limits for non-futures-company members, overseas special non-broker participants and clients: crude oil futures SC2612 and SC2701 will have a maximum intraday opening size of 500 lots; low-sulfur fuel oil futures LU2612 and LU2701 will have a maximum intraday opening size of 800 lots.

Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan said the government will continue to promote high-profile events and upgrade supporting infrastructure to expand high-value tourism and the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector. He cited Q3 GDP up 5.2% YoY and first nine months up 5.1% YoY, the fastest pace in five years; October visitor arrivals +11.8% YoY; September retail sales value +6.4% YoY; and Q3 food and beverage receipts +3.1% YoY. Chan said AsiaWorld-Expo Phase II is expected to be completed in 2028, adding a roughly 20,000-seat multi-purpose arena, and the Wan Chai North redevelopment is progressing at pace. Once both projects finish, Hong Kong’s large-scale convention and exhibition capacity will rise by more than 40%. The Hong Kong Tourism Board will work with industry and partners to design bespoke experiences and services for higher-spending visitors.

Anwar Gargash, the UAE presidential foreign policy adviser, warned on Monday that the Middle East could face prolonged uncertainty. He said a comprehensive political settlement between the US and Iran to end the more-than-eight-month conflict appears unlikely and urged preparation for long-term instability rather than assuming a decisive resolution or a return to a stable regional order. Gargash added the consequences of the US‑Iran war "may be long-lasting" and called on the UAE to increase investment in defensive capabilities, maintain a credible deterrent and strengthen international security partnerships.