Giant Panda News: Hong Kong’s panda twins Jia Jia and De De turned 2 at Ocean Park, with city-wide panda-themed celebrations and a reminder to visit while they’re still with their mother. Education & Cost of Living: Parents are pushing the HKSAR to reinstate student subsidies after textbook prices jumped to the highest level since Covid, as schools increasingly shift toward digital materials. Port Readiness: The government ran a second large-scale emergency and counter-terrorism drill at Huanggang Port to test crowd control and public transport flow. University Spotlight: Lingnan University climbed about 300 places in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking ARWU, its biggest rise among local UGC-funded universities. Arts & Culture Abroad: Hong Kong performers backed by the London ETO are bringing Cantonese opera, a cappella theatre and contemporary dance to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Community & Giving: Philanthropy for Better Cities 2026 returns to Hong Kong with a “Leaping for Impact” theme, marking its 10th anniversary. Environment: National Ecology Day 2026 kicked off at the Hong Kong Science Museum with a symposium on ecological conservation and collaboration. Travel & Connectivity: Cebu Pacific plans to resume Davao–Hong Kong and Davao–Bangkok routes, boosting links for travellers heading to Hong Kong’s “Only in Hong Kong” experiences. Pop Culture: Disney confirmed Frozen 3’s plot anchor around Anna and Kristoff’s royal wedding, with a new villain set to challenge the sisters.