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政府宣布行政長官會同行政會議已批准香港電視娛樂、無綫及有線寬頻開電視的本地免費電視牌照續期12年，並同步落實多項放寬措施及加強規定。三家機構分別承諾於六年內投資22.98億元、62.3億元及9.5億元，續期牌照有效期由2027年4月1日起至2040年5月30日不等。
Why read this: 公報列出三家持牌機構的續期年期與六年投資承諾，可核對22.98億、62.3億元等具體數字。
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行政長官李家超出席「向國旗敬禮」訪京團嘉許禮暨紅軍長征勝利九十周年展覽啟動禮並致辭。「向國旗敬禮」港澳青少年升旗隊代表訪京團近千名香港師生上月到北京參訪，獲中共中央政治局常委、國務院副總理丁薛祥接見。特區政府主辦「初心不改 信念如磐：紅軍長征勝利九十周年」專題展覽，由香港教育工作者聯會轄下的愛國教育支援中心協辦。
The Government submitted a paper to LegCo on the 13th, stating that it has begun preliminary discussions with more than 45 overseas and mainland enterprises that have a clear interest in establishing businesses or facilities in the Northern Metropolis, involving sectors including education, innovation and technology, industrial manufacturing, tourism, advanced construction, pharmaceuticals and logistics supply chains. The Hong Kong Science Park in the Loop, which officially opened in December last year, has seen more than 100 innovation and technology enterprises and institutions gradually move in.
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申訴專員陳積志宣布主動調查康文署管理室內健身室的成效，涵蓋使用前須參加健身課程的強制規定、預約機制、各健身室使用率、監察措施及器材維修保養。公署初步查訊發現，去年簡介會總名額約25000個、報名37萬7000人次，訓練班總名額約58500個、報名25萬7000人次。陳積志指課程供應遠落後需求，亦關注月票持有人可於開始前一小時取消預約造成的名額浪費。
Why read this: 公署列出簡介會與訓練班的名額和報名人次差距，可據此核對康文署課程供應追不上需求的實際程度。
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運輸及物流局就民航意外調查機構就波音747-481 BDSF型貨機在香港國際機場偏离跑道、兩名機場保安死亡意外發表的臨時聲明第ITR-2026-09號表示高度關注，並以二○二六年年底前完成所有調查工作為目標。局方對殉職保安致以最深切哀悼，稱一直與死者家屬保持聯繫並提供支援，同時與土耳其駐香港總領事館保持溝通。
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香港郵政公布二○二六年聖誕空郵截郵日期，市民須在指定日期前投寄以免延誤。有關日期按各目的地郵政機關要求臨時訂定，或受空運服務影響而更改，中國內地截郵日期為十二月十二日，美國、英國均為十二月九日。市民投寄前宜查閱香港郵政網站最新的服務狀況。
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謝展寰今日在立法會食物安全及環境衞生事務委員會會議發言，建議將牛羊規管範圍擴展至全港，新界飼養亦須領牌，並為小規模飼養設豁免及過渡期。現行《公眾衞生（動物及禽鳥）（牛隻、綿羊及山羊的飼養）規例》六十多年前訂立，只限於港島和九龍。漁護署今年七月至九月諮詢區議會、農業團體等，持份者普遍支持完善規管。
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食安中心由十月十二日中午至十月十三日中午檢測115個日本進口水產、海藻及海鹽樣本，輻射水平未有超出安全標準。食物環境衞生署署長已發出《食物安全命令》，禁止源自東京、福島等10（都）縣的水產、海鹽和海藻食品進口本港。同期漁護署檢測50個本地漁產品樣本，全部合格。
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一名內地男旅客因進口未完稅香煙及另類吸寫產品，今日在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁七個月。海關於八月十六日在香港國際機場截查這名三十九歲、經台北從東京飛抵的旅客，檢獲七萬一千六百支未完稅香煙及一萬三千六百支另類吸寫產品，估計市值約三十六萬三千元，應課稅值約二十三萬六千元。海關提醒，進口私煙或另類吸寫產品一經定罪，最高可判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。
Ombudsman Jack Chan Chi-chi announced on 13 October an own-initiative investigation into the effectiveness of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's management of indoor fitness rooms, covering eligibility requirements for entry, the booking system, utilisation rates, monitoring measures and equipment maintenance. The LCSD has 87 fitness rooms under its purview, and members of the public must first complete an orientation session or training course before they can hire the facilities. In 2025, the total number of places for orientation sessions was about 25,000, while registrations throughout the year reached 377,000 person-times. The Office welcomes written submissions from the public by 13 November.
Why read this: The announcement lists the gap between the number of places in LCSD fitness room courses and the annual number of registrations, allowing readers to compare whether they can hire the facilities and the difficulty of queuing.
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房委會「出售居者有其屋計劃單位2025」將於十月二十一日在樂富客務中心開始選樓，按申請類別優先次序分批發信邀請合資格申請者。今期推售啟德、錦田、將軍澳、屏山及東涌五個項目近7000個單位，另有約400個重售單位，售價約150萬至480萬元，折扣率為市值七折。
Why read this: 公佈列出五個項目近7000伙、七折定價及每月按揭約11300元的例子，讀者可核對選樓時間與負擔水平。
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食環署宣布新界區二○二七年農曆年宵市場攤位下周二（十月二十日）起公開競投，八個場地合共設539個濕貨、232個乾貨及8個快餐攤位。競投由十月二十日至二十九日在荔枝角政府合署二樓禮堂舉行。年滿十八歲並通常居於香港的人士均可參加，詳情載於食環署網頁（www.fehd.gov.hk）。
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財政司司長陳茂波在南京出席推介會表示，香港價值不止於上市，內地企業來港可對接國際金融網絡，尋找資金和合作夥伴。截至今年九月底，已有129家江蘇企業在香港上市，市值約1.44萬億港元。今年以來已有約100家企業在港上市，集資約3800億港元，較去年同期增長超過100%。
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教育局宣布香港卓越獎學金計劃即日起至十二月三十一日下午六時接受申請，面向擬於二○二七／二八學年起入讀香港境外世界知名大學的合資格學生。學費資助每年上限三十萬元，得主須回港工作最少兩年；通過入息資產審查者另可獲每年最多二十萬元助學金。
The Education Bureau has updated the School Administration Manual, stating that schools should not arrange for students with special educational needs (SEN) to repeat a year, and in particular should not have them repeat more than once; those with intellectual development disorders or severe mental illness are even less suitable for repetition. The Manual states that repeating a year will only exacerbate difficulties in social and emotional adjustment and increase mental health risks, and that schools should provide appropriate support measures as an alternative to grade retention. When considering repetition, schools must discuss the matter with parents through a multidisciplinary team, and where necessary seek the opinions of professionals such as psychiatrists.
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇十月十三日在點金國際香港總部開業典禮致辭，宣布政府將設黃金專線協助海內外金商參與大宗商品交易生態圈。點金位於大埔、約十萬平方呎的貴金屬精煉廠預計今年底落成。香港黃金中央清算及結算系統已於七月試營運，目標明年首季正式啓用。
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財政司司長陳茂波在南京出席「蘇港攜手‧揚帆啟航」伴航內地企業走向全球推介大會致辭，呼籲江蘇企業以香港作走向國際的跳板。截至今年九月底，129家江蘇企業在港上市，市值約1.44萬億港元；今年來約100家企業來港集資約3,800億港元，按年增長超過100%。
Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Choi Kit-ming today (13 October) delivered an address at the luncheon of the "Rooted in Hong Kong, Connecting the Future" — Summit on Enterprise Global Expansion and Financial Empowerment. The summit has set up a new themed exhibition zone, the "Future Industries Pavilion", leveraging the Hong Kong Autumn Electronics Fair. The Government is preparing to establish the first National Manufacturing Industry Innovation Centre in Hong Kong, to be led and operated by the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute.
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Xie Xiaohua said the HKSAR Government's stance on the Taiwan issue is absolutely unambiguous, and it will fully support and cooperate with the central government's policy and guidelines on Taiwan, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. She said on her social media page that she would keep in mind President Xi Jinping's speech at the celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the nation, fully implement "one country, two systems", and advance the great cause of national reunification.
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康文署將於十八區指定體育館設立「活力亞運觀賞站」，播放今年十月十八日至二十四日舉行的第五屆亞洲殘疾人運動會賽事。十八個觀賞站十月十八日下午五時起開放至晚上八時，其後每日上午十時至下午六時，直至十月二十四日。專題網頁已上載一系列運動入門知識影片。
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中聯辦副主任張勇在一個科技與新質生產力高峰論壇致辭時表示，香港因地制宜發展新優勢，對塑造經濟發展新動能至關重要。他提出三點看法：堅定把握「十五五」戰略機遇，發揮香港背靠祖國、聯通世界及「一國兩制」優勢，並攜手落實香港首部五年規劃藍圖。他呼籲科技界勇攀前沿高峰、工商界加大佈局投入、教育界加強人才培養。
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李家超在科技與新質生產力高峰論壇致辭，指發展創新科技引領新質生產力已不是選擇題而是必答題。香港發展新質生產力有三個方向：對接國家戰略（上月公布《香港第一個五年規劃》全面對接國家「十五五」規劃）、凝聚「政、產、學、研、投」協同力量，並以北部都會區作主要增長引擎。第三是發揮香港專業服務與國際聯繫優勢，在人工智能、生命健康科技、新能源等前沿領域加強研發。
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行政長官李家超今日（十月十三日）在香港中華聯誼會「2026科技＋新質生產力高峰論壇」致辭，提出香港發展新質生產力的三個重要方向：對接國家戰略、凝聚「政、產、學、研、投」協同力量、發揮內聯外通優勢。他提到特區政府上月公布《香港第一個五年規劃》，全面對接國家「十五五」規劃，並指香港經濟自由度全球排名第一、世界競爭力排名第二，擁有五所世界百強大學。
Mable Chan said immigration and transport connections at the new Huanggang Port were overall smooth and as expected, and the authorities had made contingency preparations for the weekend, Sunday and the Chung Yeung Festival holiday. Large signboards have been put up at the port, with multiple franchised buses and green minibuses connecting 9 MTR stations and 4 bus interchanges, while a notification mechanism has been established with the Shenzhen Municipal Port Office to divert passengers. Ride-hailing arrangements are still being prepared, with specific details to be announced later.
「Guangdong Yachts Heading South」 will make its maiden voyage on Friday. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-ying said the Marine Department and the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration are in close communication and contact to prepare for the maiden voyage. Over the past few months, the government has conducted training and assessments for mainland captains on their knowledge of Hong Kong waters, while the Marine Department has also built a real-time yacht movement monitoring system and set up an electronic business system to provide crew members and visitors with one-stop services. The authorities will step up the issuance of maritime safety reminders, and the Marine Department will strengthen patrols.
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康文署推出兩個人工智能項目，以泳池高處高清鏡頭和電腦視覺協助救生員識別遇溺泳客，並分析「SmartPLAY康體通」異常登入和不尋常訂場行為打擊炒場。遇溺偵測首階段概念驗證測試預計2027年第一季在摩士公園游泳池主池和馬鞍山游泳池主池進行；署方每日處理約27,000宗康體設施預訂，AI訂場分析系統預計2027年投入運作。
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政府委任李自力出任衛生署藥物及醫療器械監督管理總監，任期本月20日起生效，為期3年。他曾兩度任職美國食品及藥物管理局（FDA），在藥品監管及全球藥物研發領域有逾30年經驗。衛生署將於今年底成立香港藥械監管中心，目標2030年全面實現自主審批新藥註冊。
The nomination period for the Election Committee election entered its fifth day. The Returning Officer received 206 candidate nomination forms and 11 nomination forms from designated bodies, with a total of 56 people nominated through the latter, including 13 nominated by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and 10 by the Chinese Islamic Association. The 6 designated bodies in the religious sector each nominated 10 people. If a body does not indicate its preferred candidates, the "excess" portion will be determined by lot drawn by the Returning Officer to establish the order of priority.
Chief Executive's Policy Unit Director Edward Yau said at a conference that Hong Kong is transforming into an institutional 'port' for the Asia-Pacific region, and can contribute to regional prosperity through its 'soft connectivity' advantages. He said Hong Kong's institutional strengths and close ties with the mainland and the world can allow trade in regional markets to converge here.
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駐布魯塞爾經貿辦首度在鹿特丹KINO電影院呈獻香港電影專題節目，二○二六年十月九日至二○二七年一月八日舉行。節目以《香港故事：時代變遷中的人生》為題，放映十五部香港經典電影，獲文創處及電影發展基金支持。副代表蔡宛珊指香港二○二五年錄得接近五千萬訪客人次。
The Transport Department said it has ordered the tram company to conduct an in-depth investigation into the tram derailment that occurred in the early hours on Tong Tai Street, Shau Kei Wan, and has required an investigation report within one month setting out the causes and recommendations for improvement. The Transport Department, together with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the tram company, has convened an emergency meeting, and the police are investigating; the preliminary investigation does not rule out human factors, and the tram driver involved has been immediately suspended from driving duties.
Why read this: The Transport Department has required the tram company to submit an investigation report within one month, and said the preliminary findings do not rule out human factors; it can be verified that the tram driver involved has been suspended from driving duties.
The nomination period for the Election Committee subsector general election received a further 217 nomination forms today, including 206 candidate nomination forms and 11 specified organisation nomination forms. The nomination period began last Wednesday and ends on the 20th of this month. The Electoral Office has so far received a total of 962 candidate nomination forms and 23 specified organisation nomination forms.
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文創處資助香港印刷及出版業界在法蘭克福書展（10月7至11日）設立香港館，五日展期共吸引逾9萬名來自世界各地的參觀者。香港館以「我們的香港故事」為主題、「星空為卷：解碼未來」為副題，展出逾70家出版和印刷商共超過千款精選圖書及印刷品，主題展區「創意角」的航天主題展覽靈感源自神舟二十三號載人飛行任務參與者黎家盈博士。
Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and Singapore's Energy Market Authority have renewed an updated memorandum of understanding, continuing and strengthening cooperation on energy affairs between the two places. This renewal extends the first memorandum of understanding signed by both sides in 2020, and will deepen cooperation in three key areas: electricity and gas systems and markets, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence and digital grids. Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Poon Kwok-ying said best practices in energy-related areas would be shared, working together towards a green and low-carbon future.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan led a delegation of about 30 people on a visit to Nanjing, where he delivered a speech to more than 200 teachers and students at Nanjing University, proposing that Jiangsu-Hong Kong and Nanjing-Hong Kong cooperation could be deepened in two areas: supporting enterprises in "going global" and industrial linkage. The two places could combine Nanjing's strengths in the software industry with Hong Kong's research and development capabilities and international networks to jointly develop industrial software, enterprise-grade intelligent agents and robots, as well as cooperate in the fields of life and health and green technology.
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香港電台今日舉行「第五屆亞洲殘疾人運動會直擊」啟動禮並公布播放安排。港台電視31將於十月十六日及十七日下午三時播映小組賽，十月十八日下午四時五十分直擊開幕式，十九日至二十四日每日上午十時至下午六時直播焦點賽事，並提供即時手語傳譯。
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選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日（十月十二日）共接獲206份候選人提名表格及11份指定團體提名表格。提名期自十月七日開始，至今累計接獲962份候選人提名表格及23份指定團體提名表格。提名期將於十月二十日結束。
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食安中心公布一個公和荳品廠玫瑰腐乳樣本每克含十四萬個蠟樣芽孢桿菌，超出即食食品每克十萬個的不滿意水平。受影響批次於九月二十四日至十月九日在深水埗一零售商出售，共48瓶已售出26瓶，中心已指示停售、下架及回收，市民可致電4621 7383查詢。
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香港駐倫敦經濟貿易辦事處支持香港藝術中心和香港貿易發展局，於十月六日至八日在英國倫敦的歐洲品牌授權展呈獻「香港Comix IPs展覽」，展出20個香港知識產權項目。主辦單位十月六日舉行業界酒會，匯聚超過80名來自當地商界及創意產業的嘉賓，駐倫敦經貿辦處長周雪梅在酒會致辭。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan led a delegation of about 30 people on a visit to Nanjing, where he delivered a speech to more than 200 teachers and students at Nanjing University, introducing new directions for Hong Kong's economic development and outlining cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong, as well as Nanjing and Hong Kong, in two areas: supporting enterprises in going global and linking up industries. He mentioned that Nanjing's strengths in the software industry could be combined with Hong Kong's research and development capabilities and international network to jointly develop industrial software, enterprise-grade agents and robots, as well as to cooperate in the fields of life and health and green technology.