Ancient Egypt at M+? The Hong Kong Palace Museum’s blockbuster “Ancient Egypt Unveiled” drew 670,000 visits and HK$33m in creative-product revenue, ending its nine-month run with a Tutankhamun projection-mapping highlight. Elite School Scrutiny: Education Bureau external reviews say some top Hong Kong schools aren’t stretching high-ability students enough, urging deeper, tiered tasks and better support for learners who finish early. Venice Film Festival Tensions: Venice’s opening press format is being reshuffled as activist demands push festivals to politicize programming around Gaza and Israel-linked films. Pay Pressure in Finance: A report on Singapore wealth management shows banks competing hard for talent, with double-digit pay hikes in Hong Kong and Singapore—plus a “ask for more, get penalized” dynamic in salary negotiation research. Public Health Warning: Hong Kong’s Department of Health says the “WT1” cancer vaccine is unregistered locally and warns against illegal sales or misleading claims. Immigration Shock: Canada is closing its special Hong Kong permanent residence pathways to new applicants, though it will keep processing those already submitted. Culture & Community: Macau’s MCF22 comic festival returns with anime, cosplay and doujinshi exchange, bringing Hong Kong and mainland creators together. Tech & Innovation: HKSTP kicks off its 25th anniversary prelude “Innovation. Next by Nature,” citing a CB Insights ranking placing Hong Kong top in Asia for high-potential start-ups.