Lawmakers Slam Extra Open-Top Bus and B-Route Services for Hitting Livelihoods, Urge Fuel Fund to Offset Oil Price Pressure

All 4 franchised bus companies in Hong Kong have applied for fare increases, with Citybus and KMB seeking rises of 17.7 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. DAB lawmaker Chan Hok-fung criticised the bus companies for diverting resources to open-top buses and B routes, affecting normal services, and suggested the government set up a mechanism to coordinate crude oil reserves and hedge against oil prices. Roundtable lawmaker Chong Ho-fung suggested using the tunnel toll fund and MTR dividends to set up a fuel fund to offset fare increase pressure caused by rising oil prices.

Hong Kong's Fertility Debate Is Not Just About Money; Language Structure Is Also a Hidden Factor

When Hong Kong discusses how to raise the fertility rate, the focus is usually on financial incentives, such as increasing baby bonuses, tax relief, housing support and cheaper childcare services. These economic measures are necessary and can remove some immediate obstacles, but the article points out that there is another lesser-known implicit factor, which does not come from the economy but from the structure of the language we speak every day.

Fong Po-Kiu Believes Apple Website's Lack of 3-D Secure Led to Credit Card Fraud in New Phone Orders

After the launch of Apple's latest foldable phone model, suspected credit card fraud ordering incidents have occurred again. Francis Fong, Honorary President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, believes it is related to the Apple website not introducing the 3-D Secure one-time verification code mechanism, allowing fraudsters to use leaked credit card information to place orders via programmes. He advises the public to enable instant bank transaction alerts, and upon receiving deduction SMS messages for transactions they did not make, they should report to the police and contact the card-issuing bank.

Column Explores What Hypocrisy Is: Looking at Inconsistency Between Appearance and Reality Through Jung and Sartre's Philosophy

The column explores what hypocrisy is, arguing that its core lies in the inconsistency between appearance and reality, not merely lying, but a psychological mechanism and social phenomenon of concealment, division and self-deception. The article cites psychologist Jung's persona theory and philosopher Sartre's views on the "true self", holding that all physical and mental illnesses also begin with inconsistency between appearance and reality, and suggests learning to be consistent between appearance and reality through daily awareness practice.

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學習如何不被彼此遺忘

文章由一宗印傭虐打獨居老婦的新聞談起，指出移民潮後長者獨居情況更普遍，父母與子女的關係會隨孩子長大、移居海外而悄悄變得安靜。作者以張繼聰與謝安琪的經歷為例，並提醒自己要趁還來得及回娘家陪媽媽吃飯，認為陪伴是微小時刻而非大場面。

Review of Editorial Digest, 16 October 2026

Radio Television Hong Kong brings together the essence of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers, presenting perspectives from multiple angles, in a Review of Editorial Digest broadcast on 16 October 2026.

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灣區手記：OK（文：尚東美）

兩名年輕行家提及一則網上帖子，指無論向老闆發什麼信息，老闆都只回覆一個OK手勢符號，令下屬每次都要猜測其含意。專欄作者尚東美在灣區手記中記述這次交談。

Kam Wai-man: "Northern Metropolis" Construction Is a Litmus Test for "Public First" Principle

Kam Wai-man focuses her column on "accelerating the construction of the Northern Metropolis" and the principles upheld in the "Seven Upholds" that opens the Five-Year Plan, believing that Northern Metropolis construction is a litmus test for the "public first" principle.

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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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求靚變求醜｜任瑩在此：李韡玲專欄

李韡玲在專欄「任瑩在此」寫道，她一位患有糖尿病、身材高大的朋友，在專科醫生指導下天天服藥，半年內體重由一百八十磅下降至一百五十磅。

Pilot Stan's Column: Workplace Self-Protection, Discussing the Matter on Its Merits

Pilot Stan writes on workplace self-protection and discussing matters on their merits in the column "Flying Man's Dream", published on 2026/10/16. The article mentions a serious mid-air attack last month on a Dubai Airlines passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel.

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肥碌出馬｜曾智華：專業不足鬧笑話

香港經濟日報專欄「肥碌出馬」由曾智華撰文，篇名〈專業不足鬧笑話〉，文中以家人清晨傳來的信息開場；文章其餘內容須登入才可閱讀。

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手足關係｜何玉芬：兄弟姊妹之間的聯繫是一種祝福

何玉芬校長在港台文教組節目《我的成長號》分享手足關係，認為兄弟姊妹的聯繫其實是一種祝福，兒時疏遠到長大後親厚的點滴正是親情的一部分。她以獨生女兒為例，擔心日後她要獨自承擔照顧10個長輩親戚的重擔，呼籲長輩多做運動、保持健康。大人亦應細心斟酌小朋友想有兄弟姊妹背後的真正需求。

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李嘉誠去世消息在網絡瘋傳 長實發聲明澄清絕無其事

內地社交平台10月15日瘋傳李嘉誠去世消息，長實（01113）隨即發表嚴正聲明，強調「絕無其事」，98歲的李嘉誠安然無恙。文章並探討中國網絡為何流行造謠「名人死亡」。

[Rewind] October 15, 2026 Editorial Digest

Radio Television Hong Kong's Editorial Digest revisits the content of October 15, 2026, bringing together highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers and presenting various viewpoints from multiple angles.

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一小時的慈悲？失業受助人士支援計劃每周一小時無償工作惹議

評論指去年十月推行的「失業受助人士支援計劃」只要求十五至五十九歲失業健全受助人每周最少一次、每次一小時無償工作，違者扣七日綜援金，遠鬆於美國SNAP每月八十小時的規定。文章以屯門女童獨扛兩打啤酒事件引出，指涉事家庭月領約一萬八千元綜援，質疑制度只派錢而沒有引導。

Weight-Loss Myths about Ozempic-style Slimming Injections

In her column On Here with Ying, Lee Wai Ling discusses weight-loss myths surrounding slimming injections, noting that some people call them "slimming injections" while others call them "thin-thin injections". The article was published in the lifestyle section of the Hong Kong Economic Times.

Remembering Brother Siu-hung

James Cheng wrote in his Hong Kong Economic Times column "Still Happy" to remember Brother Siu-hung, recalling that on his first day reporting for work at Rediffusion Television's creative department, he had already heard that Rediffusion had "Three Heroes" — Michael Mok, To Yung-hung and Lee Siu-hung.

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電影《國寶》影評：刪減與留白

李相日執導、吉澤亮與橫濱流星主演的電影《國寶》成功在大銀幕呈現歌舞伎魅力，日本本土累計票房已逾二百億日圓。由於小說故事橫跨時間甚長，三小時片幅須將配角簡化或結合，德次的戲份被大幅刪減，小說結尾的重逢留白亦未在電影中呈現。

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鄧藹霖專欄｜絕對不能停藥

鄧藹霖在《會笑媽媽》專欄《絕對不能停藥》指出，情緒病已成為普遍的都市病。據政府統計處發表的專題報告，全港約有超過二十五萬人患有精神病或情緒病，大約每三十人中就有一人患病。

Good Introduction of 'Firefighter K'

The author introduces an old friend nicknamed 'Firefighter K', saying the friend is even more 'crazy' than himself. The author says he goes out for dinner four or five times a week, and although he is nearly seventy-three, he can still walk, eat and drink, and thanks friends from all sides for their concern.

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食藥與否 每個ADHD家庭都走過的掙扎

一名ADHD輔導者分享自己自小未獲診斷、也未服藥，由8歲起經歷10年自我懷疑與挫敗，因此決定讓孩子服藥，不想孩子重蹈自己的成長。她輔導時會幫家長釐清恐懼來源，分辨決定是理性、出於愛，還是壓力下的反應，強調最重要的是經過思考、為了孩子而做的決定。

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在香港 問責不能只是一句口號

上週有消息指三座從未有人入住的新落成樓宇將被拆卸，令作者想起似曾相識的往事，並指在香港問責不能只停留在口號。他回顧1974年初加入廉署行動處首批人員，首個崗位負責處理舊工務署事務，這是他認識貪污與劣質工程的開端。

Industry and Lawmakers Urge Public Gyms to Allow Online Safety Briefings and Penalise Absentees

Industry representatives and lawmakers in Hong Kong have urged public gyms to allow online safety briefings and to penalise those who fail to attend without good reason. The Ombudsman launched an investigation into the management of public gyms on Tuesday, saying that rigid mandatory training requirements, combined with a severe shortage of venues, constitute an obstacle to public participation and result in low utilisation of the facilities.

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內地謠傳60歲以上農民停工令 香港商用車司機每3人有1人達65歲以上

內地網上謠傳60歲以上農民不能外出打工，媒體澄清從未有全國性禁令，謠言源於上海、天津等地限制60歲以上男性從事工地高危作業。香港亦無法定退休年齡，商用車司機每3人有1人達65歲以上。港府2026年7月建議把體檢門檻由70歲提早至65歲。

Does Hong Kong's Economy Serve the People or Profit?

China has lifted nearly 800 million people out of extreme poverty, yet no mainland Chinese economist has ever won the Nobel Prize in Economics. The United States accounts for 75 per cent of all Nobel economics laureates, but its economy is weighed down by high public debt, persistent fiscal deficits, financial crises and government shutdowns. The article uses this to ask whether Hong Kong's economy serves the people or pursues profit.

Education Sector Urges Careful Study of Empty School Uses to Avoid Repeated Planning Changes and Rising Costs

Peter Cheung, honorary chairman of the Primary School Heads Association, urged the Education Bureau to carefully assess the educational uses and value of vacant school premises beyond schooling; otherwise, once land use changes, the cost of resuming the sites for educational use would rise substantially. He noted that Hanova International School has yet to take over the premises allocated to it by the authorities, reflecting that obtaining vacant school premises is "not as easy as imagined" and requires facing district opinions. Vacant school premises may increase in future due to school mergers or closures.

Cheung Chui-yung Column 'Traveller of the Earth': War Business Opportunities

Cheung Chui-yung discusses 'war business opportunities' in her 'Traveller of the Earth' column, prompted by an interview with a Hong Kong businessman trading with the Middle East, who said bluntly that where there is war, there are business opportunities. Article tags include war, geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Dubai and the Belt and Road Initiative.

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單車節變推車節

香港單車節32公里組因領航車誤判路線，直去南灣隧道，全體車手跟隨，里數錶只得23公里，比原定少9公里。佐敦道一段樽頸位令約六千名車手落車推車十分鐘，單車總會已公開道歉承認誤判。賽事冠軍Paul Magnier形容賽程有點短。

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照顧認知障礙患者：如何與患病親人溝通

李韡玲在《香港經濟日報》專欄《任瑩在此》指出，家有親人患上認知障礙症時，該如何與他溝通是令人掛心的問題。文章於2026/10/14刊出，並列有護腦及認知障礙症相關的專欄文章。

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最後日子的溫柔：病理學醫生談尊重臨終病人意願

病理學醫生講述一名癌症復發年輕媽媽拒絕親友探望的故事，呼籲趁健康清醒時思考生死，同理並尊重病人的意願。病人一年前確診癌症，做了手術和化療後復發，近兩三個月悄悄住進深切治療部，除丈夫和孩子外沒有告知親友，亦拒絕見人。

Danny Cheng Column: Students Did Not Understand When Communication Class Taught 'Shut Up and Listen'

Danny Cheng mentioned in his column 'Still Happy' that for quite some time he taught communication and speaking skills in different situations, and one lesson was 'shut up and listen'. Many students did not understand and asked, 'How can you communicate by shutting up?'?

Everyone Is an Accomplice to Deepfakes

The article points out that anyone can play multiple roles behind the scenes; when sharing deepfakes and fake news, adding just a note of "no FC (fact check)" makes one an accomplice. Deepfakes combined with FakeApp, algorithmic ranking and Keyword tactics make misinformation easier to spread, while Confirmation Bias makes people happy to hear only what they already believe.

Multiple Sunday Events Descend Into Chaos: Hong Kong Cyclothon Cuts Race Programme, Singer Event Cancelled Over Crowds

Several events in Hong Kong descended into chaos this past Sunday, with the Hong Kong Cyclothon unexpectedly cutting its race programme and an event featuring a singer suddenly cancelled because of overcrowding. A world-record attempt involving students was poorly managed in terms of timing and crowd control, leaving students waiting for a long time. The author reminds organisers that public safety must come first, and that venue inspections and crowd control cannot be taken lightly.

Hong Kong people let loose as soon as they leave the city

Hong Kong people love travelling abroad regardless of whether the holiday is long or short, and they go near or far, expensive or cheap. One reason everyone understands without saying is that once they are overseas they can let loose and do a few "silly things" they would not normally do in Hong Kong on ordinary days. The article points out that this mindset of only daring to indulge when abroad is a common driving force behind Hong Kong people's urge to travel.

Hong Kong Ink and Hong Kong Ink Establish Canon and Build Heart: Central Library Ink Exhibition Explores Inheritance and Innovation

The Establish Canon and Build Heart exhibition at the Hong Kong Central Library brings together recent works by several artists from the Chinese Painting Society of Hong Kong, showcasing the latest achievements of Hong Kong ink painting. The exhibition reflects the continuing exploration of local ink art between inheritance and innovation.

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嶺大研究指近4成半受訪者怕被標籤不敢公開照顧者身分 建議設每年7日無薪假

嶺南大學研究團隊早前訪談45名多重照顧者，近4成半受訪者須兼顧工作及照顧家庭，擔心上司視自己為麻煩員工，選擇不在職場透露照顧者身分。嶺大團隊建議政府考慮設每年7日照顧者無薪假，並設照顧者個案經理提供支援。

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APEC財長會議 成香港旅遊業契機

香港首次APEC財長會議將於10月20至21日舉行，預計約500名訪客到訪。深圳下月主辦APEC經濟領袖週，兩座相鄰城市同處中國APEC年核心。對香港旅遊業而言，這些會議帶來及時的機遇。

[Review] October 13, 2026 Editorial Digest

Radio Television Hong Kong's Editorial Digest review programme gathers the highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers, presenting various viewpoints from multiple angles.

灣區手記：手機過熱（文：尚東美）

欄目聚焦手機過熱的體驗：記者在戶外採訪時雖已自備太陽帽和墨鏡，不少行家還穿上防曬衣、戴上風扇帽，看似有備而來，最終仍遇上「不測」。原文較短，重點在於戶外高溫下的意外情況。