AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Rankings: Hong Kong universities keep climbing: HKU stays No.11, CUHK jumps to No.18, HKUST rises to No.33, PolyU hits No.50 (top-50 for the first time), and CityU moves to No.52 in QS World University Rankings 2027—HKSAR says the city is strengthening its education-hub status. Economy & Policy: Hong Kong also advances to No.2 in IMD’s World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, topping “Tax Policy” and “Business Legislation” and ranking highly across finance, trade, investment and education. Sports Culture: Hyrox World Championships 2027 is coming to Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo, with organisers calling it a “full-circle moment” after the city hosted the first Asia-Pacific Hyrox event. Food & Lifestyle: Tim Ho Wan will close its Plaza Singapura outlet after 13 years, citing Plaza Singapura’s redevelopment and upgrade plans. Safety & Weather: A lightning strike at Sha Tin Jockey Club’s swimming pool has renewed calls for stricter thunderstorm safety protocols and earlier public venue closures. Queer Nightlife: A guide spotlights five fierce Asian drag performers and the queer scenes powering Pride-season travel. Culture & Identity: A feature looks at Andy Hui’s long pop-culture arc—from Cantopop stardom to his cheating scandal and later redemption. Public Interest: Two men in the UK, including a former UK Border Force officer and a retired Hong Kong police officer, are jailed for spying on Hong Kong dissidents for China.
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