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藥妝店擴充帶動 商舖上月再錄逾300宗租賃

藥妝店續租舖擴充帶動下，中原（工商舖）資料顯示9月商舖市場錄得約302宗租賃個案，涉及金額約2970萬元。按月分別微跌約4.43%及1.52%，按年則升約0.67%及10.95%。9月租用面積約34.8萬方呎，按月及按年減少約22.7%及約15.54%。

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碧堤半島3房973萬沽 逾一年炒貴17%

深井碧堤半島9座中層D室一個實用755方呎3房戶，以973萬元沽出，實呎12,887元。原業主去年7月以830萬元購入，持貨約1年多，帳面賺143萬元或約17%。新買家為區內業主，售出自用單位後換入同區更大單位自用。

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重陽連周末3日新盤沽420伙 一手市場連續3個月破千宗

過去3日重陽節長假期，油塘擎海第1期及西貢西沙SIERRA SEA第2C（2）期帶動新盤共錄約420宗成交，10月至今一手交投增至約1120宗，連續3個月重上逾千宗。SIERRA SEA第2C（2）期錄得17組大手客入市，各購入4伙。

Tommy Tang: The Most Shameless Debtor

On the morning of the Chung Yeung Festival, Tommy Tang heard a customer at a cha chaan teng say that a friend had borrowed money several years ago to fight a lawsuit with relatives and had borrowed again every year since; recently, the customer no longer wanted to lend. The friend said that if the customer did not lend, the lawsuit would definitely be lost, he would have no money to repay and his family would be ruined, and he also told the customer to spend less and save money to lend to him.

Wong Bat: How Do I Put Economic Theory Into Practice?

Wong Bat uses the example of CK Hutchison group's global businesses to explain that companies can clearly see where there are asset bubbles and where investments offer a favourable risk-reward ratio, so they can sell at highs and buy at lows. He quotes a friend working in the CK Hutchison group as saying this differs from the perspective of companies with only local operations, and says putting economics into practice may perhaps mean "governing a big country is like cooking a small fish".

Cheung Siu-chung: China Life and ChiNext on the Mainland Fall in Tandem

China Life and the mainland ChiNext fell in tandem. The Hang Seng Index fell 24 points last week, far outperforming the Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese markets and US stocks, having recently withstood the impact of a crash-style slump in A-shares. Market focus remains on AI concept stocks and on when A-shares will stop falling, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is moving ever closer to the low it recorded in July; meanwhile, the central government is reported to have begun window guidance to ban selling.

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中證監：加快推進人民幣股票交易櫃台及REITs納入滬深港通

中國證監會主席吳清表示，將加快推進人民幣股票交易櫃台及REITs納入滬深港通。他於2026金融街論壇年會上提出，落實內地與香港市場「五個協同」合作模式。

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港上市3隻黃金ETF齊增發 共儲金10噸

明報統計，截至上周二（13日），3隻在港上市黃金ETF累計儲存黃金1.03萬千克，即10.3公噸。恒生投資管理、惠理及南方東英的黃金ETF標榜黃金存放香港境內、可實物兌換。港府推動擴建機場金庫，整體庫存容量超過2000噸，並配合放寬強積金投資黃金ETF最多佔組合一成。

Studying in Hong Kong Series: HKBU President Alexander Wai Recalls Culture Shock of Going to the US and Reflects on Own-Centric Thinking After Debating Chopsticks Versus Knives and Forks With Foreigners

HKBU President Alexander Wai recalls that after graduating from HKU in 1981, he went abroad to the US for further studies for the first time. In the first year, he argued with foreigners that chopsticks were superior to knives and forks. He says that when classmates were choosing representatives for mainland and Hong Kong students, he was not among them, which made him reflect. The culture shock made him rediscover what kind of person he was, and realise that different peoples each have their own cultural heritage, so one should think humbly rather than only from one's own standpoint.

HKU Faculty of Arts and PMG Jointly Launch Student Record Label M Records, Releasing One EP Each Quarter Featuring Asian Student Creations

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong recently announced a collaboration with Pacific Music Group (PMG) to launch a student record label, "M Records". The label will discover student musicians from across Asia, provide funding, resources and guidance, and compile student works into albums. It will release one EP each quarter, featuring Asian student creations.

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機電署巡查臺日電梯負責樓宇 累計338幢升降機缺耐火門框

機電署連續第四日巡查由臺日電梯（香港）安裝升降機的樓宇，再發現186幢無安裝耐火門框組件，四日累計338幢，佔整體巡查比例約88%，全屬私人樓宇。署方稱已完成巡查臺日負責的樓宇，會繼續巡查其他註冊升降機承辦商負責的工程。

Woman Without Electrician Licence Critically Burned as Sparks Erupt in Distribution Board Removal Error

1 woman suffered an electric shock while working backstage at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. A preliminary investigation believed that an operational error caused sparks when she was dismantling a distribution board. She suffered burns to her face and both hands and was in critical condition after being taken to hospital. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said electrical work must be carried out by registered electrical contractors and registered electrical workers, and information showed that the injured woman was not a registered electrical worker. The incident was classified as an industrial accident.

St. James' Settlement's "Family Joy Gathering" Interest Classes Help Parents of SEN Children Regain Focus in Life

St. James' Settlement's "Family Joy Gathering" has various interest classes, such as watercolour painting and belly dancing, allowing parents of children with special educational needs (SEN)

25-Year-Old Ka Wing Was Once Unable to Express Himself, Mei Fong Says Going Out to Socialise and Taking Part in Ice Skating and Football Competitions Have Boosted His Confidence

25-year-old Ka Wing was once unable to express himself. His mother Mei Fong said that after he went out to socialise and took part in ice skating and football competitions, his social skills and ability to express himself improved, and he was more confident each time he returned. He can now answer questions fluently.

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西營盤薄扶林道大廈疑煮食失火 七旬男住戶不治

西營盤薄扶林道一幢大廈單位昨晚發生火警，一名七旬男住戶被救出時昏迷，送院搶救不治。消防到場撲熄火警，經調查後事件起因沒有可疑，火警源頭為廚房，懷疑由煮食引起。

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6歲女童染甲流併發休克危殆 今季累計24宗兒童嚴重個案

本港新增一宗兒童流感嚴重個案，一名健康良好的6歲女童感染甲型H1流感並併發休克，現於屯門醫院兒童深切治療部留醫，情况危殆。她本月15日因發燒、流鼻水及嘔吐等獲帶到該院急症室求診並留院，17日情况轉壞轉入兒童深切治療部。今季累計24宗兒童嚴重個案。

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殘疾人士院舍涉性侵個案5年20宗 社署指書面勸喻及勸告各5宗

社署回覆明報查詢，2021至2026年殘疾人士院舍涉及性侵犯個案共20宗，其中津助院舍佔17宗。社署發出書面勸喻及書面勸告各有5宗，其餘10宗因確定院舍沒有違規及已妥善跟進，毋須發出書面改善要求。過去10年社署每年巡查逾300間殘疾人士院舍。

Parents of People With Intellectual Disabilities Fearful After Hong Chi Association Sexual Assault Case, Wong Wai-hung Says Residential Care Home Support Is Indispensable

After the Hong Chi Association sexual assault case came to light, Wong Wai-hung, chairman of the Hong Kong Parents Association for Persons with Mental Handicap, said many parents were fearful and worried whether it was safe for their children to live in residential care homes for people with disabilities. He also noted that residential care homes were indispensable support for parents. He stressed that the work of all residential care homes and frontline staff should not be negated because of 1 case, and that many homes did their best to serve.

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尖沙嘴香港文化中心火警 29歲女工作人員面手燒傷危殆

今日（19日）上午11時許，尖沙嘴梳士巴利道香港文化中心發生火警，消防到場後約15分鐘將火救熄。一名29歲姓周女工作人員面及手部燒傷，送往伊利沙伯醫院後情況危殆，留醫深切治療病房。警方初步調查相信她工作期間意外被電傷，案件列作工業意外。

Dangerous Goods | Humour Column: Siu-fan Sets Off Security Scanner Alarm

The humour column “Dangerous Goods” recounts that when Siu-fan left Hong Kong and went through security, the machine suddenly beeped loudly and customs sternly asked her what dangerous items she was carrying.

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數碼港前總監等六人涉收受利益騙資助 控方披露利益清單包括機票手袋

廉政公署落案起訴數碼港時任創業家總監等六人，涉嫌收受利益及串謀詐騙政府資助，控方指涉案造假申請最少達四百宗、涉款高達二千萬元。庭上披露的涉嫌利益清單包括往返香港與日本及泰國的機票、名牌手袋、手提袋、零錢包及一部智能電話。

Lee Wai-Ling Column: Common Sense Is Needed Even When Losing Weight

Lee Wai-Ling notes in her column that slimming may bring the side effect of a "sagging face", and cites Professor Wu Ming-Hsien, dean of National Taiwan University College of Medicine, on the matter. Titled "Common Sense Is Needed Even When Losing Weight", the article reminds readers to pay attention to the side effects of weight loss.

Cheng Tan Shui Column: Attending Li Siu-Hung's Memorial Service, Everyone Sings the Theme Song of Fatherland to Bid Farewell

Cheng Tan Shui recounts in his column attending Mr Li Siu-Hung's memorial service last Thursday, where the pastor suggested everyone present sing together the theme song of the classic drama Fatherland, produced by Brother Siu-Hung, to bid farewell to this grandmaster of the television industry.

Lee Chiu-Hing on New Huanggang Port: Grand Appearance Awaits Real Test of Holiday Crowd Flow

The new Huanggang Port is massive in scale with a new and grand appearance, but whether it is actually user-friendly still awaits real-world testing during future holiday crowd peaks.

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曾智華專欄：年輕偶像大困惑

曾智華在專欄「肥碌出馬」以「年輕偶像大困惑」為題，談娛樂圈表面風光吸引萬千年輕男女想躋身其中。文章發布於2026年10月20日，屬香港經濟日報生活版專欄內容。

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壁畫藝術家幸啟昌以畫筆連結社區 宣揚動物保育

壁畫藝術家幸啟昌自2018年成立工作室以來，作品遍布全港，涵蓋灣仔海濱4,500平方米壁畫及全港27條鄉村創作。他近年把動物保育信息融入壁畫，在東龍島作品加入「領養代替購買」主題。他2024年1月因糖尿病病變致眼內出血，視力一度只剩一至兩成，至今年4月回復至八至九成。

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調查：九成ALK陽性肺癌患者首重延命 病情受控始重拾生活

癌症資訊網慈善基金今年7月至8月調查104名非小細胞肺癌患者，九成ALK陽性患者首重延命，病情受控後才轉為重視陪伴家人。63% ALK陽性患者每月自費醫療開支超過1萬元，若政府資助相關藥物，近九成患者表示會留港治療。

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權八聯乘安南辦13周年慶典派對 即席示範藍鰭吞拿魚開魚

權八與越南料理安南同慶13周年，於10月23日晚上舉行只此一晚的「權八．安南13周年慶典派對」，由權八行政總廚即席示範庖丁解藍鰭吞拿魚。當晚於兩店用餐的食客可點選6款日越融合限定菜式，包括吞拿魚米紙卷及和牛伴煙熏芝士米紙夾餅。權八尖沙咀店10月24日晚市時段另設經典廣東歌之夜。

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權八香港店13周年推8道菜限定雙人晚宴 $1,888兩位用

權八香港店為慶祝開業13周年，推出8道菜限定雙人晚市套餐，包括赤酒鵝肝無花果最中餅、松葉蟹餅、千層和牛豚肉串等招牌菜。套餐即日起至11月30日晚市於銅鑼灣及尖沙咀店供應，兩位用HK$1,888，1957 & Co.會員價HK$1,688，另加一。

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陳奕迅進駐演藝學院 12月起一連26場公開重錄經典唱片

陳奕迅進駐香港演藝學院，由今年12月至明年2月舉行一連26場《與陳奕迅一起錄音》，將錄音室搬上舞台，首次以現場公開錄音形式重新演繹多年經典唱片。門票將由Cityline以登記抽籤形式公開發售，詳情稍後公布。

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李心潔睽違16年再與林奕華合作 《薛寶釵，這個人》

金馬影后李心潔相隔16年再與林奕華合作，參演「非常林奕華」第77齣劇場作品《薛寶釵，這個人》，與8位演員一同走進《紅樓夢》世界。演出於11月13日及14日晚上7時45分、11月15日下午2時45分在香港葵青劇院演藝廳舉行，普通話演出並附繁體中文字幕。

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THE SOUTHSIDE「廣東歌萬聖夜」10月24日回歸

港島南地標THE SOUTHSIDE的萬聖節重頭戲「廣東歌萬聖夜」將於10月24日晚在露天廣場及中庭舉行。晚上6時至7時由The Flame樂隊暖場，7時至10時由DJ Cantomania駐場打碟，連詩雅與女團Honey Punch聯乘演出。

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香港迪士尼萬聖節派對夜 10月23、24、30及31日延長開放

香港迪士尼樂園「Disney Halloween Time」即日至11月1日舉行，並於10月23日、24日、30日及31日延長開放時間舉辦「萬聖加碼派對夜」。即日起至12月30日，3人或以上一同申請「奇妙處處通」會籍可享8折優惠，每位會員額外免費獲贈迪士尼尊享卡。

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Kim Jones重啟同名品牌 旗艦店2027年落戶香港Central Yards

Kim Jones宣布於2027秋冬重啟同名個人品牌KIM JONES，是他自2008年關閉原品牌後首個獨立系列。品牌全球首間實體旗艦店將落戶香港，2027年10月進駐恒基地產中環Central Yards，佔地約4,000平方呎。首個系列於2027年中率先在kimjones.com綫上亮相，再經香港旗艦店及亞洲核心城市展開實體布局。

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PRADA於尖沙咀海港城開設Prada Essence期間限定店 重溫90年代黑色尼龍經典

PRADA於尖沙咀海港城港威商場大堂II開設Prada Essence期間限定店，即日起至11月8日開放，時間為10am至10pm。店內以黑色設計為主，大部分產品採用品牌標誌性黑色Re-Nylon面料，並配以府綢、牛仔布、羊絨等，涵蓋男女裝。品牌在全球4個城市舉行此期間限定店，香港為其中之一。

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薄扶林道恆輝大廈火警 一名男子死亡 估計由煮食引起

西營盤薄扶林道恆輝大廈昨晚近9時發生火警，一名年約70歲男子昏迷送往瑪麗醫院後證實不治。消防處動用1條喉和1隊煙帽隊灌救，火勢大約一小時後大致救熄。調查相信起火源頭是單位廚房，懷疑由煮食引起，火警沒有可疑。

Public Reports Dying Monkey but 1823 Call Unanswered; Digital Policy Office Says Immediate Referral Made in Early Hours

The Digital Policy Office said it noted today's media report that a member of the public tried to report a dying monkey on Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po to 1823 but no staff answered. The Digital Policy Office said it made an immediate referral when it received the report in the early hours and is studying further allocation of resources.

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西營盤恆輝大廈單位火警 昏迷男住戶送院不治

西營盤薄扶林道22號恆輝大廈一單位今晚8時許發生火警，消防出動一條喉及一隊煙帽隊灌救，火勢約近一小時大致救熄。消防在單位救出一名年約70歲昏迷男子，送往瑪麗醫院搶救後證實不治。消防調查後認為起因沒有可疑，火警源頭為廚房，懷疑煮食引起。

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薄扶林道恆輝大廈晚上發生火警 約70歲男子送院後不治

薄扶林道恆輝大廈晚上發生火警，消防救出一名年約70歲男子，他昏迷送往瑪麗醫院搶救後證實不治。警方稱晚上近9時接報，起火原因有待調查。

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文化中心外判員工拆卸舞台裝置疑觸電受傷 康文署等部門調查

一名29歲女子在尖沙咀文化中心工作期間懷疑觸電，面及手部燒傷，送往伊利沙伯醫院治理。康文署表示，該名租用藝團的外判員工今早在文化中心大劇院後台拆卸舞台裝置時疑觸電受傷，文化中心運作不受影響。康文署、機電工程署及勞工處正跟進調查，警方將案件列作「工業意外—有人意外受傷」處理。