Cranes sit atop buildings under construction in the Fanling North New Development Area in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on September 10, 2026. Hong Kong's first five-year plan is set to be officially announced on September 16. The area, part of the Northern Metropolis regarded as a new engine for Hong Kong's future development, is expected to accommodate approximately 95,100 additional residents and provide around 14,400 employment opportunities. Photo: VCG