Space & Innovation: Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is set to hold a public dialogue with residents from the Tiangong space station within the next two months, as the city’s tech minister says a “Tiangong classroom” plan is being expanded due to overwhelming interest. Economic Planning: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will spell out concrete paths to tackle economic gaps, boost quality jobs and push AI-linked upgrades, with a public consultation due to start Monday and the blueprint targeted for end-2026. Northern Metropolis: Chief Executive John Lee urges early success stories to attract investors, pitching the Northern Metropolis as a talent magnet and a “spatial carrier” for emerging industries. Geopolitics & Finance: A think tank warns HSBC and Standard Chartered could face conflicting legal pressure as Beijing tightens control, urging banks to consider relocating to avoid being used in political disputes. Cross-border Security: Philippine lawmakers and officials condemn China’s sanctions barring Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, calling it coercion and urging formal protests. Tech Business: Meta has started unwinding its $2 billion Manus deal after Beijing’s national-security divestment order, complicating AI collaboration and data sharing. Local Law & Rights: Hong Kong’s government proposes subsidiary legislation under national security rules, giving the Chief Executive power to issue binding certificates on whether offenses endanger national security. Crime & Drugs: Police seized HK$7.2 million of drugs, targeting a syndicate recruiting via online gaming. Tourism & Culture: Hong Kong is also pushing tourism and cultural momentum, including a major Chinese Culture Festival with hundreds of performances and activities.