National Day & Golden Week Logistics: Hong Kong is ramping up border and transport measures for the 1–7 Oct National Day Golden Week, with an estimated 7.44 million passengers expected across sea, land and air control points, and peak flows forecast on 3–4 Oct. Fireworks & Road Closures: Police announced phased traffic arrangements for flag-raising ceremonies and the 1 Oct Victoria Harbour fireworks show at 8pm, with major road sections temporarily closed. Food & Culture Pop-Up: The world’s first “Disgusting Food Museum” opens at AIRSIDE (Kai Tak) on 29 Sept, featuring 80+ bizarre dishes from 35 countries and interactive themed zones. Local Safety & Daily Life: FEHD and the Centre for Food Safety stepped up inspections of school lunch box suppliers ahead of the new school year, with 92 samples tested so far found satisfactory. Wellness Business in HK: Vitals says it’s expanding its diagnostics-led wellness model to Singapore and Hong Kong, using at-home hair or blood programs to guide personalised recommendations. Anti-Scam Push: The SFC is running its first anti-scam investor education initiative inside a Cha Chaan Teng, urging people to check licences and use the SFC’s public registers. Immigration Enforcement: The Immigration Department arrested four suspected illegal workers in an anti-illegal employment operation targeting make-up, photo-taking and tour guide services advertised online. Creative Industry Spotlight: “The Great Wall Animated” held a Hong Kong premiere and sharing session, featuring five original animation shorts made by selected Hong Kong teams. Housing Update: The Government released the Long Term Housing Strategy Annual Progress Report 2026, setting a 10-year supply target of 420,000 units with a 70:30 public/private split.