Northern Metropolis Rules in Parallel: Hong Kong says its Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will run alongside the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, with contractors required to meet both sets of noise and environmental standards at the border-area project. Legionella Alert at Princess Margaret Hospital: The Centre for Health Protection detected Legionella in Princess Margaret Hospital water samples; the hospital says it has cleaned and disinfected affected water systems and is working with CHP on source investigation and contact tracing. Rat Hepatitis E Investigation: CHP is probing a 72-year-old man’s rat Hepatitis E virus infection and urges stronger rodent prevention, plus good personal, food and environmental hygiene. Heat Safety Reminder: Labour Department and CHP reiterate heat-stress and heat-stroke precautions for workers and vulnerable groups amid extreme weather. Typhoon Bavi Fallout: Reports track Typhoon Bavi’s heavy rain and flooding impacts across eastern China, with millions evacuated and rivers rising above warning levels. Ship Recycling Standards Gap: A new report compares the IMO Hong Kong Convention and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, highlighting where the frameworks diverge and recommending ways to narrow gaps. Green Transition Event: EPD and Friends of Hong Kong Association host “Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong” Experience Day, spotlighting ecological civilisation and green transition.