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競爭事務委員會分析指公共充電樁6年增4.5倍 未見壟斷合謀

競爭事務委員會對本港電動車公共充電服務市場作實況分析，顯示市場高度分散，未有壟斷及合謀跡象。截至今年6月全港共有17,364支公共充電樁，較2020年同月增約4.5倍。受訪充電服務營辦商稱大部分營辦商未達收支平衡，能短期獲利的營辦商都是業主。

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寶石的名字別有玄機：學術名稱與商品名稱之辨

寶石市場充斥以產地或顏色命名的商品名稱，選購時應先辨明學術名稱以免蒙受損失。「緬甸玉」實為硬玉質翡翠 Jadeite 的品種而非產地，「非洲翠」是石英、「馬來玉」則是染色石英岩。有學員網購價值萬元的「茅台白」翡翠，收貨只是一般冰種翡翠，價值不到十分之一。

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Gel甲照UV燈會致癌？

日常偶爾照UV燈整Gel甲的整體致癌風險偏低，但每兩、三星期整一次的愛好者及美甲店從業者，長期暴露於高強度UVA下風險相應增加。防護可在照燈前15至30分鐘塗抹SPF 30或以上、PA+++的廣譜防曬霜，或佩戴防UV露指手套。改用LED美甲燈縮短照燈時間、控制美甲頻率亦有助降低風險。

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消委會今年首9個月接29宗搬屋服務投訴 較去年同期25宗為多

消委會今年首9個月接獲29宗搬屋服務投訴，較去年同期25宗為多，爭議涉及報價欠詳盡、服務延誤及財物損毀賠償。個案包括海外搬屋延誤付運，以及75吋電視損毀僅獲賠3百元。消委會呼籲業界在報價時列明收費與索償條款。

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消委會：AI客服助提升效率 籲業界提供轉駁真人客服途徑

消委會表示今年截至8月接獲2705宗商戶客戶服務投訴，迫近去年全年總數，反映服務質素與消費者期望存在落差。常見問題包括無人跟進、聯絡不到及跟進緩慢；有投訴人購票後因八號風球未能使用門票，AI客服無法辦理改期，最終經消委會協助成功更改門票日期。消委會建議業界引入人工智能時，提供轉駁真人客服的清晰指引。

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慢病共治計劃參與人逾20萬 港大研究料10年內中風等病症減近一成

「慢病共治計劃」推行約3年已有逾20萬人參與，港大醫學院公布醫務衛生局委託的評估報告，指患者心血管與代謝指標顯著改善。團隊分析近6,000名新確診者，糖化血紅蛋白由7.76%降至6.7%，收縮壓平均降14.87毫米水銀柱。研究預計未來10年中風、心臟衰竭病發個案減少近一成。

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港大推算慢性疾病共同治理先導計劃10年可減一成周邊血管疾病、9%中風

醫衛局委託港大醫學院評估慢性疾病共同治理先導計劃，分析近6000名跟進逾一年的糖尿病、高血壓患者，多項心血管及代謝指標改善，另有1597人的達標率較未參與者高。港大假設20萬人參與，推算未來10年可減少一成周邊血管疾病、9%中風及8%二型糖尿病個案。

Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital integrates Chinese and Western medicine to help stroke patients seize golden period for recovery

Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital has launched tiered post-stroke rehabilitation treatment, with a post-acute stroke treatment programme serving patients 1 to 60 days after onset, and a post-stroke sequelae treatment programme serving patients from 60 days to 3 years. Experts say the optimal golden period for limb function recovery is within 3 months after a stroke, while international consensus holds that the first 6 months after onset still count as the recovery period; early acupuncture during this period significantly benefits cognitive, limb, speech and swallowing functions.

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大學推算Co-care計劃未來十年可預防9%中風及心衰竭個案

大學推算香港未來十年或可透過政府Co-care計劃預防約9%的中風及心衰竭個案。該計劃2023年推出，至1月已有逾200,000名居民參加，並於3月由試點轉為恆常，完成篩查者中約40%確診糖尿病、高血壓或糖尿病前期。

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慢病共治計劃近6000人完成一年跟進 港大醫學院推算未來10年二型糖尿病患者數量減

慢病共治計劃推出約3年已有逾20萬人參與，其中4成篩查者患有三高。港大醫學院獲基層醫療署委託統計計劃初期參與者一年跟進情況，糖尿病患者12個月後糖化血紅蛋白達標率高2.8倍，並推算每20萬名參加者未來10年可減少近600名二型糖尿病患者。

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港大研究：新確診高血壓糖尿病患者參與慢病共治一年後健康改善

港大醫學院研究顯示，近6000名新確診糖尿病及高血壓患者參與慢病共治計劃一年後，血糖、血壓及壞膽固醇指標均顯著改善。計劃參與人數截至今年1月突破20萬，糖尿病患者血糖達標率較未參與對照組高2.8倍。

Rebuilt Huanggang Port to open soon; seven franchised bus routes at Hong Kong port area

The rebuilt Huanggang Port is about to open. The public transport interchange in the Hong Kong port area will have seven franchised bus routes, including six daytime routes and one overnight route. There will also be three daytime and three overnight green minibus routes, as well as five short-haul cross-boundary bus services and other long-haul cross-boundary bus services. Visitors can also take urban, New Territories or fleet taxis direct to the port. For details, please browse the Transport Department website.

Muscles' Automatic Action and Braking: Why Trigger Points Form

Trigger points arise from a disruption in the muscles' protective and relaxation mechanisms: excessive fatigue, injury or emotional tension cause muscle spindles to contract continuously, while the Golgi tendon system loses its braking effect, leaving the muscles persistently tight and forming stiff bands. Pressing on them produces local soreness, swelling and pain, and may even trigger pain in other parts of the body; sustained increases in tension can lead to tendon inflammation, with symptoms of redness, swelling, heat and pain.

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香港「鐵飯碗」泛指公務員 內地「鐵飯碗」又是指哪種職業？

內地「鐵飯碗」涵蓋公務員、事業編制人員及大型國企正式工三大類，範圍遠比香港專指公務員為闊。行政編制公務員全國大約只有800萬人，公立學校教師、公立醫院醫護等事業編制同屬鐵飯碗；內地職場另有金銀銅飯碗分級講法。

Survey: Nearly 70% of secondary students highly pursue perfection; 31% fear failure may become negative pressure, scholars urge teaching them to face success and failure

The UNICEF Youth Ambassadors research team surveyed 378 secondary students aged 12 to 17 across Hong Kong, finding 67% considered themselves to have higher perfectionist tendencies, with 31% attributing this to fear of failure. Over 83% had experienced academic burnout or sustained pressure, while 60% showed depressive moods or severe procrastination behaviour. Lo On-ting, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University, said the causes involve innate sensitive personalities and conditional love from families, and suggested parents and teachers teach teenagers to face success and failure.

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THE亞洲大學排名2026公布 香港八間資助大學首度全數躋身亞洲百大

2026泰晤士高等教育(THE)亞洲大學排名公布，香港八間教資會資助大學歷史性首次全數打入亞洲百大，港大繼續排第6，香港教育大學首次上榜排第37，嶺南大學排第84。清華大學連續第8年居首，北京大學連續第7年第2，新加坡國立大學第3。

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香港國際機場二號客運大樓5月27日啟用 15間航空公司進駐及港鐵機場站新月台抽獎

香港國際機場二號客運大樓將於5月27日啟用，首批15間航空公司以短途航線為主分批進駐，長途航班繼續留守一號客運大樓。港鐵機場站三號及四號新月台即日起啟用，MTR Mobile合資格會員在5月27日至6月30日乘搭機場快綫可獲額外MTR分並參加抽獎，獎品超過10,000份。

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消委會測試17款長者匙羮 7款矽膠樣本揮發物超內地標準

消委會測試17款聲稱專為長者設計的匙羮，其中7款矽膠匙羮樣本驗出揮發性物質高於內地標準限量，即每100克樣本重量損失高於0.5克。消委會指購買樣本時有關標準尚未生效，新標準已於上月初生效，期望廠商未來遵從要求，減少矽氧烷等揮發物含量，降低對健康及環境污染的風險。

Is the English name for jade really Fei Cui?

As early as 2009, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government listed under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance at Customs that the trade name for jade should be Fei Cui, a name now recognised internationally. Jade has long been known by the English name Jadeite (hard jade), but modern research has found that its mineral composition is not limited to jadeite, also including kosmochlor and omphacite, among others, so Jadeite alone is no longer sufficient to represent jade.

Can seaweed and kelp "enlarge" thyroid nodules?

Whether seaweed and kelp enlarge thyroid nodules depends on whether thyroid function is normal: those with normal function can eat one or two bowls of seaweed soup or sushi in moderation without issue, while those with hyperthyroidism must strictly follow a low-iodine diet, avoiding seaweed, kelp, kombu, and deep-sea fish and shrimp. Those with nodules should have regular ultrasound follow-up; if a nodule grows rapidly within a short period, or if hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or breathing difficulties occur, seek medical attention promptly to assess whether a fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is needed.

Consumer Council: Volatile substance content in 7 silicone spoons exceeds new regulations, urges manufacturers to improve production processes

The Consumer Council tested 17 spoons claimed to be for elderly use with reference to mainland standards. All 7 silicone samples were found to contain volatile substances above the standard limit, while plastic and metal samples performed well. As the standard referenced during testing had not yet come into effect, the Consumer Council urged manufacturers to improve their production processes in line with the new requirements. Some manufacturers said they had already removed the relevant silicone spoons from sale. Original: https://news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%af%e8%81%9e/article/20261008/s00001/1791451121780/

Consumer Council tests 25 baby diaper samples: two samples leaked at the sides, one sample's rewet amount exceeded the standard limit

The Consumer Council tested 25 samples of baby diapers, nappies and night-time diapers or pants on the market. All samples met satisfactory hygiene standards and complied with the Mainland chemical safety standards, but two samples leaked at the sides during the tilting test and failed to meet the standard requirements. The average price per piece of the samples ranged from 1.5 dollars to 7.6 dollars. Among them, one sample's average rewet amount reached 22.5 grams, exceeding the standard upper limit of 15 grams. The relevant agent stated that the two products would be discontinued and replaced by a new series.

Consumer Council tests 35 baby 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash products, 14 receive 5-star overall ratings

The Consumer Council tested 35 baby 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash products on the market, with 14 receiving 5-star overall ratings. Retail prices of the samples ranged from $32 to $462, and the lowest overall rating was 3.5 stars. The article lists the brand, product name, approximate retail price and rating for each product, with information and images sourced from the Consumer Council.

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2026美酒佳餚巡禮10月29日中環舉行 門票及開放時間整理

2026美酒佳餚巡禮10月29日起一連四日在中環海濱活動空間及添馬公園舉行，10月30至31日開放至凌晨1時。入場券HK$40只限現場購買，品味證網上價HK$258、尊尚品酒證網上價HK$558，10月7日至11日指定信用卡優先購票，10月12日起網上發售。

Nomination period for Election Committee election opens: how 1500 seats will decide the Chief Executive and 40 lawmakers

The nomination period for the Election Committee election opened on Wednesday, with the Electoral Office receiving 305 candidacy nominations on the first day. The 1500-member body is responsible for selecting the next Chief Executive and 40 Legislative Council members. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of this election, the registration situation and what to watch for.

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天文台料本月餘下時間熱帶氣旋直接影響本港的機會不大

天文台預測本月餘下時間有熱帶氣旋直接影響本港的機會不大，南海至菲律賓一帶的反氣旋環流異常將持續影響南海至10月下旬。截至昨日今年共有34個熱帶氣旋影響西北太平洋及南海，其中12個於8月形成，打破1961年以來單月最高紀錄；進入香港500公里範圍的有3個，少於長期平均約5個。

Clockenflap 2026攻略：首輪陣容、門票發售日期、票價及時間表

Clockenflap 2026將於12月4至6日在中環海濱活動空間舉行，首輪陣容有Hayley Williams、Keshi及Hyukoh等。門票10月10日下午3時公開發售，成人三日週末門票售HK$2,180、單日門票售HK$1,380。

Rules for taking photos in Japan

Photographing passers-by in public places in Japan is not illegal, but the method of shooting or the purpose may infringe others' rights and lead to liability, with damages payable under Article 709 of the Japanese Civil Code. If the images are published on social media and the person's face and location can be identified, there is a greater likelihood of breaching Article 230 of the Japanese Penal Code on defamation and Article 231 on insult.

Ronnie Chan calls for more resources for basic research to nurture new talent rooted in key areas, says biotech advantage no longer holds, bringing in Nobel laureates may be 「唔做得嘢」

Ronnie Chan calls for more resources for basic research to nurture new talent rooted in key areas, says biotech advantage no longer holds, bringing in Nobel laureates may be 「唔做得嘢」. Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan was released last month, and Ming Pao will interview leaders from different sectors to analyse the development path and policy recommendations for the next 5 years.

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團體調查：明年9月料成劏房逼遷高峰 已遷者三成住違規單位

一項覆蓋逾600伙劏房戶的問卷調查發現，逾三成受訪者現居單位不符簡樸房標準，另有193戶租約於2027至2028年到期，團體推算明年9月是逼遷高峰。過去一年搬遷的59伙中，19戶（32％）入住工廈劏房等違規單位。團體憂慮安置乏力助長違規房屋地下市場，建議先安置後執法，並考慮由政府租用簡樸房再資助轉租予基層。

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調查：學童近視比率隨年齡增加，6歲兩成四、12歲達六成四

香港執業眼科視光師協會調查發現學童近視比率隨年齡增加，6歲學童有兩成四近視，12歲達六成四。協會去年11月至今年5月到8間小學為超過3500名小學生篩查，並估算兩年後或有六成六的8歲學童出現近視。協會建議家長由3歲起安排定期眼睛檢查及增加戶外活動。

灣區手記：寵物北上 ／文：尚東美

帶寵物北上需先植入符合要求的晶片，並在過關前至少一個月打齊疫苗。過關前7至10日內要找獸醫診所簽發健康證明，再到漁護署加簽，加簽約需一至兩個工作日。

Hong Kong Bar Association President: Hong Kong set to overtake London as top arbitration seat within 10 years

Hong Kong Bar Association President Jose-Antonio Maurellet said Hong Kong is set to overtake London within the next 10 years to become the world's top arbitration seat. He said Hong Kong's arbitration business is growing rapidly, with high-risk cases attracting top international legal talent, along with Hong Kong's status as a global financing centre for companies from mainland China and overseas.

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運輸署更換新一代行人過路發聲裝置 已完成全港四成過路處

運輸署自2025年4月起逐步更換各區行人過路發聲裝置，截至今年8月已完成800多個行人過路處，相當於全港四成。新裝置設有粵普英語音街道提示與摸讀地圖，15,000個專屬遙控器經視障機構派發以調高聲量。預期2027年年底前完成全港約2,000個路口裝置的更換。

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BigBang 2026香港演唱會門票攻略：11月啟德四場、票價與發售日期

BigBang 2026世界巡迴演唱會香港站將於11月13至15日在啟德主場館舉行三場，11月17日加開一場。加場門票9月28日上午10時起優先發售、9月29日下午4時起經HK Ticketing快達票公開發售。票價由企位$3,099至$699，11月13至15日場次門票已售罄。

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消防處全面更換新一代呼吸器 並引入活動式間隔系統革新訓練

消防處今年全面更換新一代呼吸器，並在黃大仙和薄扶林消防局引入活動式間隔系統革新訓練。快速接頭令更換氣樽由約一分半鐘縮短至不到十秒，並加入兩名隊員共享空氣的緊急呼吸安全系統。新系統以天花軌道重組模擬空間，消防處未來將增建三個同類設施。