Food Safety: Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety is investigating a Wan Chai restaurant after a Hainanese chicken rice sample tested positive for Salmonella, with the outlet told to stop selling and discard the affected product. Public Health: The Centre for Health Protection is probing a human case of rat Hepatitis E virus linked to a previously reported infection, urging stronger hygiene and rodent control; it’s also investigating an imported mpox case and expanding vaccination outreach and safer-sex messaging. Community & Ageing: PolyU, with NGOs and Jockey Club funding, launched Hong Kong’s first “Safe Landing” fall-preparedness programme using judo-based techniques to help about 17,000 older adults reduce injury risk. Culture & Film: Hong Kong films are set to screen in London at Odyssey 2026, with the documentary “Because of You Ka Kui” marking the festival opening. Festivals & Tourism: HKTB unveiled the first “Hong Kong Halloween Month,” rolling out cosplay street-party events across the city alongside Disneyland and Ocean Park programmes. Education: Five Hong Kong universities placed in THE World University Rankings 2027 top 100, led by HKU (33rd) and CUHK (42nd). Arts & Lifestyle: Sotheby’s is preparing a major Van Gogh and Cézanne auction expected to break records, while The Peninsula continues its collectible “Destination Collection” of Pen Bear keepsakes. Governance & Work: A task force meeting outlined expanded measures against illegal employment in key industries for the 2026 Policy Address.