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Foreign Investment Block: China has flagged Meta’s planned acquisition of AI agent startup Manus for compliance issues under its foreign investment security review, putting the deal in regulatory limbo. Cayman Policy Gap: The Cayman government still lacks the law needed to properly govern seamen and veterans’ benefits, with payments continuing but legal footing still missing. Nasdaq Watch: Moolec Science says it has regained Nasdaq Capital Market compliance on stockholders’ equity after a panel remediation period. Capital Markets: GSR V Acquisition priced a $200m IPO, while Cayman’s MAK Acquisition says it’s in discussions over a potential qualifying deal amid market rumours. Local Economy & Services: Cayman’s Q1 2026 finances show a $321.7m core surplus and $328.1m public-sector surplus, and early education funding criteria were updated to expand access. Tourism & Lifestyle: ONE GT opens in George Town, and Cayman Airways launches the “512 to 345” ticket drops for its new Austin nonstop route.

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