Lam Man-kin: Department of Health deploys sufficient manpower to ensure smooth and orderly health quarantine operations at Huanggang Port

Lam Man-kin said the Department of Health had deployed sufficient manpower to ensure smooth and orderly health quarantine procedures when the rebuilt Huanggang Port opens. The passenger inspection hall is equipped with a "collective-type infrared thermal imaging temperature detection system", while vehicles use "joint one-stop" lanes with an "information collection all-in-one machine" to complete temperature, document, facial and fingerprint collection in one go, shortening clearance time.

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李家超出席重建後皇崗口岸開通儀式 明早6時30分正式通關

重建後的皇崗口岸明日上午6時30分正式開通，提供24小時旅客和客運車輛通關服務，開通儀式今日在皇崗口岸內地口岸區舉行，由行政長官李家超與廣東省人大常委會主任黃楚平、深圳市委書記靳磊等共同主持。

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衞生署舉辦「齒生伴你」嘉年華 推廣全生命周期口腔健康

衞生署今日（十月十一日）在鑽石山荷里活廣場舉辦「齒生伴你」嘉年華，響應二○二六年「全國愛牙日」，署長林文健醫生主禮，活動獲北京市及廣東省衞生健康委員會、中華口腔醫學會支持。今年主題為「健康口腔 健康生活 少年護牙築根基 老年健齒享安康」。林文健指出，當局將於二○二七年起在指定地區康健中心／站為高風險群組提供預防性基層口腔健康護理服務，並擴展「護齒同行」計劃。

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重建皇崗口岸明早6時30分開通 楊何蓓茵稱各部門作過百次測試

重建後的皇崗口岸將於明日上午6時30分開通，公務員事務局局長楊何蓓茵表示過去兩個多月特區政府各部門進行超過100次測試，包括兩次分別有1萬名和2萬名公務員參與的壓力測試。她又指港方口岸區自7月31日成立以來，多個部門日以繼夜工作，體現實踐「同一個政府」理念。

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行政長官李家超主持皇崗口岸開通儀式 口岸明日六時三十分正式開通

重建後的皇崗口岸將於明日（十月十二日）上午六時三十分正式開通，行政長官李家超今日主持開通儀式。口岸定位為港深最重要的二十四小時客運陸路口岸，設計通關流量每日二十萬人次，實施一地兩檢，通關時間由約三十分鐘縮短至約五分鐘。

John Lee says Huanggang Port is a milestone connecting Hong Kong with the Greater Bay Area

The new Huanggang Port will open on Monday. Chief Executive John Lee described it as a key milestone for connectivity in the Greater Bay Area. At Sunday's ceremony, he said Huanggang Port was a landmark project jointly built and shared by Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

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陳美寶出席重建後皇崗口岸啟用儀式 口岸明日正式投入服務

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶出席重建後的皇崗口岸啟用儀式，口岸明日正式投入服務。運輸署已安排三條日間巴士、三條日間專線小巴，以及一條通宵巴士和一條專線小巴，接載乘客往返新田公共運輸交匯處與新皇崗口岸。局方指早前已聯同各公共交通營辦商就車流、人流及現場指示多次測試並優化。

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政務司司長出席2026新鴻基地產香港單車節頒獎典禮致辭

政務司司長陳國基今日（十月十一日）出席香港旅遊發展局舉辦的2026新鴻基地產香港單車節頒獎典禮並致辭。國際單車聯盟1.1級公路賽吸引十七支世界頂尖職業車隊、近一百名精英車手參賽，路線串連昂船洲大橋、啟德體育園等地標；56公里項目首次推出「五隧三橋」全新路線，旅發局亦在西九文化區舉辦單車嘉年華。

John Lee: Rebuilt Huanggang Port opens tomorrow, an important milestone for Greater Bay Area connectivity

The rebuilt Huanggang Port officially opens tomorrow. Chief Executive John Lee said in his address at the opening ceremony that it is an important milestone for connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The new port implements "one-stop inspection" and adopts the model of "joint inspection and single release", shortening passenger clearance time from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes, with a designed clearance flow of about 200,000 passenger trips per day.

New Huanggang Port to officially open on 12th, opening ceremony held in Shenzhen this morning

The new Huanggang Port will officially open tomorrow (12th), with the opening ceremony held this morning (11th) at the arrival hall of Shenzhen Port. Chief Executive John Lee said in his speech that the project is a landmark project jointly built and shared by Hong Kong and Shenzhen, as well as an important milestone for connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He also noted that the opening of the port has 3 important significances, including demonstrating the implementation of national plans and being a concrete action for Hong Kong to connect with the national development strategy.

APEC finance ministers' meeting to be held in Hong Kong on October 20; Paul Chan says it will explore stronger cooperation and stable growth

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time on October 20 and 21. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that participating finance ministers and representatives will explore how to strengthen regional economic ties through fiscal policy and financial services. He noted that geopolitical tensions, energy and supply chain risks, and a tightening financial environment are putting pressure on economies across the region, and that strengthening cooperation, stabilising growth and safeguarding people's livelihoods are important topics for this finance ministers' meeting.

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陳茂波明率團訪問南京

財政司司長陳茂波明日上午率領逾30人代表團啟程赴南京，翌日出席「『蘇港攜手‧揚帆啟航』伴航內地企業走向全球推介大會」，向內地企業推廣香港作為國際業務平台的優勢。代表團將參與多場商務對接活動，並參訪江蘇省技術轉移轉化機構及綠色技術、生物科技創科企業。陳茂波本月14日下午啟程回港，離港期間由財政司副司長黃偉綸署任司長。

Paul Chan: Huanggang Port is very convenient for those who regularly travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen

The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially open at 6:30am tomorrow. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the new port will handle 200,000 passengers daily, five times that of the old port, and will maintain 24-hour clearance. Under the model of "joint inspection and single release", completing entry and exit formalities at both places will take about 5 minutes, a significant reduction from about 30 minutes at the old port. He also mentioned that the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time in over a week's time.

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酒牌局周二舉行會議

酒牌局星期二（十月十三日）舉行會議，討論一宗酒牌（附加酒吧批註）續期申請、一宗酒牌續期申請，以及一宗酒牌新申請個案。有關個案為油麻地SPICY SALT RESTAURANT AND BAR、黃大仙富源潮州美食及元朗多多雞大排檔。會議上午九時四十五分在灣仔皇后大道東258號一樓102號會議室舉行，歡迎市民旁聽。

John Lee attends opening ceremony of Huanggang Port and delivers speech, rebuilt new port officially opens tomorrow

Chief Executive John Lee attended the opening ceremony of Huanggang Port on October 11 and delivered a speech. The rebuilt new Huanggang Port will officially open tomorrow, implementing one-stop clearance. The new port adopts a model of co-operative inspection and single release, with overall passenger clearance time reduced from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes, and a designed clearance flow of about 200,000 passenger trips per day.

Financial Secretary's blog discusses opening of new Huanggang Port and four key points of APEC finance ministers' meeting

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his blog that the Lok Ma Chau Control Point has completed its historic mission today, and that on 12 October the new Huanggang Port will continue the Shenzhen-Hong Kong link to a new standard. The new port has a total gross floor area of about 690,000 square metres, is designed to handle 200,000 passenger trips daily, takes about five minutes to complete immigration procedures for both places, and maintains 24-hour clearance. He also discussed the four key areas of focus at the APEC finance ministers' meeting, being held in Hong Kong for the first time, including fiscal policies supporting people's livelihood development, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance, and exchanges and cooperation among young financial talent.

Ministry of Justice issues Measures for the Administration of the Greater Bay Area Lawyers' Practice Examination and Activities; Paul Lam encourages Hong Kong legal talent to seize the opportunity

The Ministry of Justice issued the Measures for the Administration of the Greater Bay Area Lawyers' Practice Examination and Activities on 5 October, regulating examination registration requirements, procedures for applying to practise and scope of practice, and stipulating that the examination will be held once every two years. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has passed an amendment to the Lawyers Law of the People's Republic of China, making the Greater Bay Area lawyers system permanent; Paul Lam welcomed this and encouraged Hong Kong legal talent to seize the opportunity and join.

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李家超：皇崗口岸開通具三個重要意義 體現落實國家規劃

李家超表示皇崗口岸開通具三個重要意義，體現落實國家規劃。有關表述見於香港電台即時新聞，於2026-10-11上午10時30分發布，原文未列出三個意義的具體內容。

Department of Justice welcomes Ministry of Justice's issuance of Measures for the Administration of Practising Examinations and Practising Activities of Lawyers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The Department of Justice welcomed the Ministry of Justice's issuance of the Measures for the Administration of Practising Examinations and Practising Activities of Lawyers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which took effect on the 5th of this month. The Measures set out the eligibility requirements for examination registration, the procedures for applying to practise and the scope of practice, and stipulate that the relevant examination will be held once every two years. The pilot scheme for Greater Bay Area lawyers expired on the 4th of this month, and the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has passed an amendment to the Lawyers Law to make the system permanent.

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數碼港OPC Hub啓動三個月 逾30間一人公司獲批進駐

數碼港一人公司創業基地OPC Hub啓動三個月以來，逾30間公司獲批進駐。其中一間公司活用政府公開數據，建立人工智能樓宇管理平台。相關文字及短片報道今日上載至 www.news.gov.hk/chi/feature。

Department of Justice welcomes Ministry of Justice's implementation of Administrative Measures, establishing practice regime for Greater Bay Area lawyers

The Department of Justice welcomed the Ministry of Justice's publication and implementation, from the 5th of this month, of the Administrative Measures for the Practice Examination and Practice Activities of Lawyers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which regulate examination registration requirements, procedures for applying to practise and the scope of practice, and stipulate that the examination will be held once every two years. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress had passed amendments to the Lawyers Law, regularising the Greater Bay Area lawyers system, and that the pilot scheme, which ran for several years, expired on the 4th of this month.

Department of Justice welcomes Ministry of Justice's issuance of the Measures for the Administration of the Practice Examination and Practice Activities of Lawyers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The Department of Justice welcomes the Ministry of Justice's issuance of the Measures for the Administration of the Practice Examination and Practice Activities of Lawyers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Measures take effect on October 5, regulating examination registration requirements, procedures for applying to practise and scope of practice, and stipulating that the examination will be held once every two years. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has amended the Lawyers Law to institutionalise the system, and Secretary for Justice Paul Lam encouraged Hong Kong legal talent to join.

多名全國青聯成員參選選委，包括杜凱琹及視障音樂家蕭凱恩

選委會選舉提名期展開4日，選舉主任昨日接獲71份候選人提名表格，包括港隊乒乓球代表杜凱琹、視障女音樂家蕭凱恩等多名全國青聯成員，參選全國性團體香港成員的代表界別。選舉主任另接獲一份指定團體提名表格。

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環境及生態局長謝展寰：零碳能源2035年增至六七成 有助降電費

環境及生態局長謝展寰表示，香港零碳能源佔比現時約25%，目標2030年提升至35%、2035年增至六七成，相信有助降低電費。他指兩家電力公司現行《管制計劃協議》將於2033年屆滿，政府會審慎、全面檢視未來電力市場，確保能源供應穩定。

Paul Chan: If commission report names individuals for misconduct, disciplinary action may be taken directly

Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Ho said that if the independent commission's report on the Wang Fuk Court fire specifies that certain personnel were at fault, or if prima facie evidence is clear, direct disciplinary action cannot be ruled out. If the report only points out problems with the relevant organisations, the Standing Commission on Disciplinary Action will investigate the administrative responsibility of the relevant personnel. The report is expected to be submitted before the end of the month. Chief Executive John Lee earlier said that reform and accountability would be pursued as soon as possible.

Mak Mee-kuen: Amendment will encourage owners to vote in person on major repairs

Mak Mee-kuen said the government had completed public consultation on amending the Buildings Management Ordinance last month, and the amendment would encourage owners to participate personally in voting on major repairs. She said the ordinance had previously contained grey areas, for example with no clear provision that a owners' corporation must not cancel meetings without reasonable grounds. She stressed that private property management must involve the participation of owners, and the government can only assist.

Bar Association urges amendment to allow owners to apply to court to enforce building safety in corporation's name

The Bar Association has urged the government to reform the enforcement of obligations under building deeds of mutual covenant in amending the Buildings Management Ordinance. It recommends that, where safety violations have occurred or are continuing in a building, if the corporation refuses to act or takes no action without reasonable grounds, owners should be permitted to apply to the court for permission to initiate enforcement proceedings in the corporation's name. The scheme would be limited to enforcing necessary obligations relating to building safety, and the association has put forward several other proposals for consideration.

Secretary for the Civil Service: Senior civil servants may face disciplinary action if named in Tai Po fire investigation report

Hong Kong's Secretary for the Civil Service said that senior civil servants deemed responsible in last year's fatal Tai Po fire may face disciplinary action if they are named in the investigation report. The Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the government, is expected to submit its report this month. The Secretary also said a support team is being set up to assist the Civil Service Commission in handling investigations into officials' "administrative responsibility".

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大廈管理糾紛三層機制明年推行 麥美娟冀區議員及早介入調解

施政報告提出處理大廈管理糾紛的三層機制並於明年推行，民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟指首層會即時轉介區議員調解，未能解決則轉介第二層專業調解，第三層交法庭處理，當局會加強區議員調解培訓。政府同時推動修訂《建築物管理條例》，把以往灰色地帶寫得更清晰，讓業主知道如何召開會議及處理糾紛。

Autonomous vehicle testing project in Tung Kwong runs smoothly

The Transport Department's Working Group on the Promotion of Applications for Autonomous Vehicles inspected an autonomous vehicle testing project in Tung Kwong, North Lantau, today and took a ride in an autonomous private car, with the whole journey stable and smooth. The Transport Department said this was the working group's first on-site inspection of an autonomous vehicle testing project. Members include autonomous driving research scholars, information technology experts and stakeholders, who can directly exchange with pilot operators on the latest technological developments and application experience. The department encourages operators to continuously refine their technology based on feedback from passengers of the ride activity, enabling the public to experience convenient travel.

Guangdong yachts may enter Hong Kong from next Friday; maiden voyage ceremony to be held under southbound yacht scheme

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan confirmed that yachts registered in Guangdong can enter Hong Kong waters under the southbound yacht scheme from next Friday. In her blog on Saturday, she said a maiden voyage ceremony would be held on the day the scheme launches, and noted that the scheme builds on the foundation already established by the northbound yacht scheme.

Further 72 nomination forms received for general election of Election Committee subsectors

On the fourth day of the nomination period for the general election of Election Committee subsectors, returning officers of the various subsectors received a further 72 nomination forms today, comprising 71 candidate nomination forms and 1 nomination form from a specified organisation. To date, the Electoral Office has received a total of 756 candidate nomination forms and 12 nomination forms from specified organisations, with the largest number of candidate nomination forms, 34, received by the "Representatives of Hong Kong Members of National-level Organisations" subsector. The nomination period began on Wednesday and will end on 20 October.

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選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日再接獲72份提名表格

選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日（十月十日）再接獲72份提名表格，包括71份候選人提名表格及1份指定團體提名表格。自十月七日提名期開始，至今共接獲756份候選人提名表格及12份指定團體提名表格。提名期將於十月二十日結束。

Secretary proposes three-tier mechanism to strengthen regulation of renovation works after Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire

The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs has proposed a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism to help owners strengthen oversight of large-scale renovation works and prevent fraud by unscrupulous merchants. A fatal fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in November 2025, when the estate was undergoing HK$330 million (US$42.3 million) renovation works; the incident killed 168 people and left nearly 5,000 homeless.

Huanggang Port to open day after tomorrow; Chris Ip chairs cross-departmental meeting and calls for smooth transition arrangements

Chief Secretary Chris Ip chaired a cross-departmental meeting at Huanggang Port to make final coordination for the opening the day after tomorrow, requiring all departments to make proper transition arrangements for Lok Ma Chau Control Point and Huanggang Port, and saying there must be no slackening in the final stage. He called for final tests of the clearance systems, inspection procedures, facilities and equipment, and emergency plans, the deployment of sufficient manpower during the initial opening period, and continued communication with relevant departments in Shenzhen. Chris Ip said the initial opening period was expected to be busier, and urged members of the public with no actual need to cross the border to refrain from turning up, avoiding a rush to visit and take photographs.

Tse Chin-wan: Government will step up management of dangerous dogs to prevent abandonment by owners

Secretary for the Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said the government will step up management of dangerous dogs and tighten requirements for owners to properly restrain their dogs, in order to prevent abandonment. In the past, the government used to catch tens of thousands of stray dogs every year, but this has now been reduced to several hundred, marking a significant improvement in the situation.

Secretary for Environment and Ecology: Hong Kong to expand community recycling network after shelving municipal solid waste charging

After shelving the municipal solid waste charging scheme due to strong public opposition, Hong Kong will strengthen its community recycling network, including setting up full-day automated recycling points. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology also pledged that the allowed rate of return would be reviewed when the two power companies' scheme of control agreements expire in 2033, and that clean energy would be promoted.

Government Logistics Department Auction Item List 18/2026 (English) dataset update

The Government Logistics Department's "Auction Item List 18/2026 (English)" is now available on the data.gov.hk dataset page in CSV format, with an update frequency of "as needed". For other auction details, please visit the Government Logistics Department website.

Transport Department working group on autonomous vehicle applications inspects Tung Chung test project in North Lantau

The Transport Department working group on autonomous vehicle applications inspected and took a ride in the autonomous vehicle test project in Tung Chung, North Lantau, with the whole journey stable and smooth. It was the group's first on-site inspection. The North Lantau project was approved in February this year to extend the test route from the airport island to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and was approved at the end of July to add a remote backup operator for monitoring in addition to the backup operator on board. The Transport Department and the pilot operator will brief the proposed public experience activities at the Islands District Council Traffic and Transport Committee meeting on the 13th of this month.

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食安中心提醒新皇崗口岸啟用前勿非法攜帶未徹底煮熟野味肉類入境

食環署食安中心提醒市民，新皇崗口岸將於十月十二日啓用，從任何口岸返港均不得非法攜帶未經徹底煮熟的野味、肉類、家禽和蛋類入境。根據《進口野味、肉類、家禽及蛋類規例》（第132AK章），相關食物須附來源地衞生證明書或食環署書面准許，違例者最高可罰款五萬元及監禁六個月，二○二五年食安中心共對2 148宗個案提出檢控。