Rural Tourism & Heritage: Hong Kong’s Development Bureau will let residents in Ho Sheung Heung and Yin Kong convert their New Territories Exempted Houses into restaurants, guest houses and shops without prior application under a pilot scheme, aiming to boost rural economic activity and visitors’ experiences near Long Valley Nature Park. Horse-Community Art: The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s “Harmonious Horse” exhibition tour has moved to Tamar Park in Admiralty, following a Tsim Sha Tsui stop, with equine sculptures by artist Simon Ma spotlighting the bond between humans and horses. Cultural Diplomacy: SHYA Alice Mak attended the Public Fuxi Commemoration Ceremony 2026 in Tianshui, Gansu, underscoring shared Chinese cultural identity and featuring an exchange concert with the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble. Education & Lifestyle: With summer school costs rising, Hong Kong parents are shifting from UK/US options to Asia-based programmes, as airfare spikes cut demand for British camps. Festival Spirit: Dragon Boat Festival celebrations continue across Hong Kong, with races and “tradition plus innovation” events drawing locals and tourists. Tech & Learning Debate: A Hong Kong-focused piece argues universities should look beyond narrow metrics when defining academic excellence, warning against reducing teaching and research to simple scores. Public Safety: Hong Kong Customs seized about 11kg of suspected drugs at the airport (ketamine and cannabis buds) and arrested two men.