Hong Kong Arts & Culture: M+ museum is facing fresh backlash over two controversies—mahjong “social nights” sold to members and the last-minute cancellation of singer-songwriter Wong Hin-yan from a music programme—fueling fears of opaque treatment of local creatives. Hong Kong Arts & Culture: The Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Chengdu pre-tour concert spotlights Eric Lu’s Chopin and a world-premiere panda-themed Waltz by Yao Chen, with the orchestra leaning into playful, swirling motifs for its China-bound run. Hong Kong Fashion & Lifestyle: Hong Kong plans a statutory cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts, with a bill expected in the first half of 2027 and proposals including a seven-day cooling-off and a 14-day refund window. Hong Kong Fashion & Lifestyle: Hong Kong Fashion Fest’s Centrestage returns as a major fashion hub push, bringing hundreds of brands and local designers to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hong Kong Entertainment & Pop Culture: CUTE TAMAGON (Insight Tower Group) launches its “Bad Mood Keeper Series,” turning everyday emotions into collectible character IP aimed at giving people a lighter way to express stress and fatigue. International Spotlight (Fashion): Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress” heads to Sotheby’s in New York on Dec 9, expected to fetch up to US$300,000, after a public display tour that includes Hong Kong. International Spotlight (Film): Taiwan’s Toronto Film Festival slate includes world premieres “Happily Ever After” and “The Age of Goodbyes,” plus genre and VR projects as the region boosts its global co-production presence. Sports (Local Interest): Ka Ying Rising earns a top-of-the-world LONGINES ranking after a 21st straight win, while Hong Kong’s Li Sham Ming takes third at Malaysia’s UTMB World Series event.