Five-Year Plan Consultation: Hong Kong has launched a two-month public consultation on its first Five-Year Economic and Social Development Plan (2026-2030), with the Northern Metropolis flagged as the main growth engine and the blueprint framed as guidance for investors rather than a shift to mainland-style management. Northern Metropolis Infrastructure: A JV of AtkinsRéalis and Aecom has won design-and-construction work on the 9km San Tin section of the Northern Metropolis Highway, part of a 24km road network meant to unlock housing, innovation and tech development. LegCo Patriotic Education: The Legislative Council’s Constitutional Affairs Panel visited patriotic education sites in Sha Tau Kok and Wu Kau Tang to review how the government and community groups promote the War of Resistance narrative. US Sanctions Fight: WuXi AppTec has sued the US Defense Department in Washington to overturn its designation as a Chinese military company. EU Sanctions Update: The EU approved a new “mini-package” targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, military-industrial complex and related drone suppliers, including entities linked to Hong Kong. Markets on Iran Deal: Global risk assets rallied as a US-Iran framework deal points to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil lower and lifting Asian stocks; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up, led by AI stock Zhipu AI. Customs & Security: Hong Kong Customs reported multiple enforcement actions, including sentencing for duty-not-paid cigarettes and seizures of suspected counterfeit World Cup merchandise. Public Health: CHP reported four new Legionnaires’ disease cases and urged residents to maintain water-system precautions. Sports & Community: HKMU held a groundbreaking for its new campus branded as a “Hub for Community Health and Wellness,” while Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho won an International Series Morocco title.