Pet-friendly dining: Hong Kong has lifted a decades-old ban, letting dogs enter over 900 approved restaurants from Thursday, part of a broader push for a more animal-friendly city life. Music & concerts: Khalid brings his “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” tour to Hong Kong this December, with tickets starting from $699 and sales rolling out from mid-July. Language learning for teens: The Education Bureau’s “Other Languages Experience Day” lets junior secondary students show off their language skills through interactive booths, with the goal of building biliterate and trilingual confidence. Education & youth awards: The Student of the Year Awards 2025/26 spotlight leadership and youth development, with speeches from senior officials at the ceremony. University spotlight: CUHK jumps into the global top 20 for QS World University Rankings 2027, ranking 18th worldwide for the first time. Tech & city planning: A revised plan for the Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line aims to speed up access to the Science Park, with an opening target as early as 2033. Women’s health innovation: A local femtech gap is highlighted, with experts pointing to underserved areas like cervical screening and menopause support. Fashion & culture: Hong Kong designer Robert Wun is profiled for his rapid rise to haute couture, including a Paris showcase. K-pop on tour: Rookie girl group izna announces its first solo concert tour, stopping in Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Global spotlight on Shein: Shein’s Hong Kong IPO approval could force founder Sky Xu further into public view after years of extreme privacy.