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食環署公布十月份第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數

食環署公布2026年10月第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋17個監察地區，藍田及秀茂坪第一階段誘蚊器指數9.4%為各區最高，中環及金鐘與灣仔同為0.0%。食環署列出跨部門協作、精準風險評估等防蚊措施，並呼籲市民每星期更換花瓶水、清除容器積水。

Centre for Food Safety suspends import of poultry meat and poultry eggs from two regions in Canada

The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that, in response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands in Manitoba, Canada, and Vermilion River County in Alberta, it has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and poultry products (including poultry eggs) from the above regions. According to Census and Statistics Department figures, Hong Kong imported no poultry meat or poultry eggs from Canada in the first six months of this year.

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環境及生態局局長立法會致辭 交代綠色轉型等五個重點方向

環境及生態局局長謝展寰十月九日在立法會《香港第一個五年規劃》議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論上致辭，介紹環境及生態局未來五個重點方向。《五年規劃》五個約束性指標中四個與環境有關，訂明二○三○年碳強度對比二○二四年必須降低百分之三十二點五。

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds public to beware of two fake Faster Payment System websites

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited recently identified two fraudulent websites impersonating its official site, tuikuanfpsnew.sbs and tuikuanfpsnew.cfd. The websites masquerade as an online buyer security service, offering refunds and reporting of unauthorised transactions, in an attempt to lure members of the public into submitting copies of their identity cards, telephone numbers and bank account details. The clearing company clarified that it has absolutely no connection with them, and that its genuine official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.

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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂在立法會交代《五年規劃》醫療改革重點

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂十月九日在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論發言，交代醫療衞生三大方向：深化體系改革、建設醫療創新樞紐及發揮超級聯繫人角色。政府力爭五年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設、會員達100萬，並把七個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短一半，伊利沙伯醫院將發展全港首間綜合日間醫院。

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衞生署持續嚴厲打擊禁煙區違例吸煙

衞生署控煙酒辦昨日（十月八日）在銅鑼灣及尖沙咀進行代號「破霧」的行動，向非法吸食水煙、香煙及管有電子煙煙彈的人士共發出五張定額罰款通知書，並會考慮向涉嫌協助及教唆吸煙罪行的酒吧經營者提出檢控。違例在禁煙區吸煙可被處定額罰款3,000元。自二○二四年一月至今，控煙酒辦就室內禁煙區吸食水煙已發出超過300張定額罰款通知書，並向涉事酒吧職員發出約150張傳票。

Government signs agreement with 45 insurers to extend two classes of compulsory insurance to Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area

The Government has signed a market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend the coverage of compulsory motor insurance and employees' compensation insurance to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area, effective from 31 July, with no additional premium payable. The agreement was signed by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau with the insurance companies, in line with the coming into operation of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance on 31 July, a practice similar to that when the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area commenced operation in 2007. Policyholders may check the contents of the agreement and the list of signatory insurance companies on the bureau's website.

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盧寵茂：明年起籌建新界北醫院聯網 推進牛潭尾醫院建設

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂在立法會表示，明年起開展籌建新界北醫院聯網，推進牛潭尾綜合醫教研醫院建設，並評估興建洪水橋醫院的需要和可行性。伊利沙伯醫院將發展為全港首間綜合日間醫院，5年內將7個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短1年。當局力爭5年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設，令會員人數達到100萬。

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陳國基：政府未來5年於體育資源投放預計將累計增加兩成

政務司司長陳國基在體育界慶祝酒會上透過視像致辭，指政府未來5年的體育資源投放預計將累計增加兩成。2026/27年度投入體育發展的資源約81億元，比10年前增加接近七成，並透過精英運動員發展基金向體院撥款約10億元。《香港第一個五年規劃》將優化體育基建佈局、提升體育總會管治，體育相關的經濟增加價值預計累計增加10%。

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房屋局局長何永賢：已收到逾74300個分間單位登記申請

房屋局局長何永賢在立法會表示，簡樸房制度推進約半年多，已收到超過74300個分間單位登記申請，反應理想。她指2026/27至2030/31年度5年公營房屋建屋量約19萬6千個單位，較上屆政府5年期增逾八成；公屋輪候時間預期在2030/31年度降至4年以下。

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政務司副司長卓永興立法會談高齡化對策與鼓勵生育，次名子女獎勵金提高至3萬元

政務司副司長卓永興在立法會談應對高齡化與鼓勵生育。社會高齡化對策報告提出73項措施，預計2046年長者增至274萬；新生嬰兒獎勵金延長至2029年10月24日，第二名或更後子女獎勵金由2萬元提高至3萬元，截至今年9月中已發放約15.71億元。

Cheuk Wing-king: Policy Address rolls out measures to encourage childbirth, medium-term goal to curb falling birth rate

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-king told the Legislative Council that this year's Policy Address had launched 11 bundled measures to encourage childbirth, with the medium-term goal of curbing the falling birth rate. As of mid-September this year, the Newborn Baby Incentive Scheme had paid incentive payments to 78,530 applicants, totalling about $1.571 billion. The authorities will conduct a review two years after the new round of measures to encourage childbirth is launched.

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陳茂波：政府將推進河套深港科技創新合作 促進科研與產業對接

財政司司長陳茂波表示，政府將推進河套深港科技創新合作，促進科研與產業對接，並建設北部都會區大學城，推動教育、科技、人才一體化發展。按《香港第一個五年規劃》，本地創新活動總開支佔本地生產總值的比重力爭在2030年前後達到3%。政府亦會引導耐心資本支持早期項目、持續優化上市制度並引進重點企業。

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香港特區立法會強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控

香港特區立法會發言人今日強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控，堅定支持特區政府聲明。立法會指報告將香港評為第三級別完全毫無根據、蓄意抹黑，並指其片面引用數據、抱持雙重標準。特區政府於二○二五年進行約12 100次初步識別審核（較上一年增加7%），識別15名受害者。

Tsuen Wan outline zoning plan approved

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the Tsuen Wan outline zoning plan, providing statutory land-use planning guidance for development and redevelopment in the district. The planning area covers about 743 hectares, encompassing Tsuen Wan Valley and nearby areas. The main amendment rezones a site at Fu Yung Shan to the "Residential (Group C) 9" zone for private housing, an elderly care home and public car park development. Approved plan No. S/TW/41 is now available for public inspection at five locations, including the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board, and an electronic version can also be viewed on the Board's website (www.tpb.gov.hk).

Chief Executive in Council approves draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, providing statutory land use planning guidance for development and redevelopment of about 707 hectares in the area. The amendments include rezoning part of the land as "Industrial Estate" zone to tie in with the development of Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Estate, changing three sites in Area 4B to private residential use, and changing the height restriction of the redevelopment site for Po On Hospital Yeung Chun Pui Nursing Home from three storeys to 50 metres above Principal Datum. The approved plan, numbered S/HSK/4, is now available for public inspection at the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board and other locations, and an electronic version can be viewed at www.tpb.gov.hk.

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行政會議核准米埔及錦綉花園分區計劃大綱草圖

行政長官會同行政會議已核准米埔及錦綉花園分區計劃大綱草圖，規劃區佔地約1 148公頃。修訂包括把錦壆路一幅用地改劃為「住宅（丙類）1」地帶作私人住宅發展，以及上調和生圍一幅用地的發展限制，以容納100個宿位的安老院舍及濕地修復區。核准圖編號S／YL-MP／10置於城規會秘書處等地供公眾查閱，並於 www.tpb.gov.hk 提供電子版本。

Centre for Food Safety tests 272 imported Japanese aquatic product samples, no radiation levels exceeding safety standards found

From noon on October 8 to noon on October 9, the Centre for Food Safety tested 272 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, and found no radiation levels exceeding safety standards. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 52 local fishery product samples over the same period, all of which were satisfactory, while the Observatory's monitoring of Hong Kong waters also showed no abnormalities. The Commissioner for Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning the import into Hong Kong of aquatic products from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima.

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警方公布重陽節前後多區特別交通安排

警方公布，即日起至十一月八日在柴灣、薄扶林、香港仔、將軍澳、鑽石山、和合石等多區分階段實施重陽節特別交通安排，以維持交通暢順和行人安全。柴灣連城道以東一段歌連臣角道即日至十一月八日每日上午七時至下午三時劃為臨時禁區，重陽節當日（十月十八日）多區道路於指定時段封閉，警方呼籲掃墓人士盡量使用公共交通工具。

Government signs market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend compulsory insurance coverage to Hong Kong Port Area of Huanggang Port

The government has signed a market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend the coverage of compulsory motor insurance and employees' compensation insurance to the Hong Kong Port Area of Huanggang Port, in line with the official opening of Huanggang Port on the 12th of this month, with an effective date of 31 July this year. Policyholders are not required to pay any additional fees, and the arrangement is similar to the approach adopted when the Hong Kong Port Area of Shenzhen Bay Port commenced operation in 2007.

Lands Department tenders out three brownfield operational and industrial sites in Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long

The Lands Department is tendering three government sites in Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long for short-term lease, with bids closing on 9 November. Eligible brownfield operators affected by the resumption and clearance of land for related government development projects by the fourth quarter of 2029 may lease the sites, which are suitable for open storage, warehouses, workshops, recycling and circular economy or reprocessing operations.

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皇崗口岸下星期一上午6時30分開通 開通儀式星期日舉行

重建後的皇崗口岸下星期一上午6時30分正式開通，港深兩地星期日上午在深圳方口岸區舉行開通儀式。保安局局長鄧炳強指口岸為旅客和客運車輛提供24小時通關服務，港方口岸區7月31日成立以來已舉行逾一百次演練，包括兩次涉及一萬名和兩萬名公務員的壓力測試。

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漁護署於元朗及沙頭角進行捕捉無人看管狗隻行動

漁護署聯同警方於十月八日下午在元朗南生圍路及沙頭角鹿頸一帶進行聯合行動，捕捉一隻無人看管、未植入晶片的唐狗，送往動物管理中心扣留及觀察。漁護署會核對報失紀錄，如有證據會檢控畜養人；未能找到畜養人的狗隻確認健康溫馴後，會轉交伙伴動物福利機構絕育並安排領養。根據《狂犬病規例》，五個月大以上的狗隻須植入晶片、接種狂犬病疫苗及領牌，違例最高可罰款一萬元。

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香港海關偵破非B類註冊貴金屬及寶石交易商進行指明現金交易的案件

香港海關昨日（十月八日）偵破一宗案件，涉及一間非B類註冊的本地貴金屬及寶石交易商，進行十二萬以上港元含貴金屬及寶石的鐘表現金交易，案件仍在調查中。根據《打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集條例》（第615章），非B類註冊人不得進行總額十二萬或以上港元的現金交易，一經定罪最高罰款港幣十萬元及監禁六個月。

Many legislators raise employment concerns; Lam Chun-sing says government should heed public feedback on job-hunting difficulties, not merely rebut or refute

Several legislators focused on employment issues during the Legislative Council's consolidated debate on the livelihood section of the motion of thanks for the Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address. DAB chairman Chan Hak-kan said economic growth had decoupled from wages, and hoped the government would support workers affected by technology in their transition. Labour Party's Lam Chun-sing said the authorities should not merely use data to rebut citizens, but also examine whether organisations had changed their hiring strategies. Other legislators said the two documents did not devote enough attention to population and elderly-care policies.

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政府與45間保險公司簽協議 強制汽車及僱員補償保險擴至皇崗口岸港方口岸區

政府已與45間保險公司簽訂市場協議，將強制性汽車保險及僱員補償保險的保障範圍擴展至皇崗口岸港方口岸區，配合皇崗口岸十月十二日正式開通。協議生效日期為今年七月三十一日，即《皇崗口岸港方口岸區條例》（第659章）生效當日，保單持有人毋須繳付額外保費。財庫局與保監局及保險業界磋商促成安排，做法與二○○七年深圳灣口岸港方口岸區啓用時相若，詳情可於財庫局網站查閱。

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選委會選舉提名期第三日 簡基富、龍漢標參選地產及建造界 批發及零售界9人參選

選委會選舉提名期第三日，前太古集團大班、香港地產建設商會會長簡基富與已卸任立法會地建界議員的龍漢標先後到政總遞交提名表格，參選地產及建造界，批發及零售界則有9人參選。龍漢標冀選出能落實《五年規劃》、對接國家「十五五」規劃的特首及立法會選委界別議員，並表示不評論特首李家超任內表現。

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鄧炳強：新皇崗口岸下周一上午6時30分開通 有信心應付人流

新皇崗口岸將於下周一（12日）上午6時30分正式開通運行，保安局長鄧炳強表示港深兩地已確認口岸具備安全、暢順、高效運作的條件，並有充足人手準備及應變方案。他解釋選擇該時間是因當時只有已註冊登記皇崗車牌的車輛可使用，人流相對較少，形容是最理想的交接時間。

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財政司司長出席中大科博薈開幕典禮致辭

財政司司長陳茂波今日（十月九日）出席首屆中大科博薈開幕典禮並致辭。中大科博薈由中大創新日與中大創業日合併而成，主題為Innovation to Impact。政府按《香港第一個五年規劃》，力爭本地創新活動總開支佔本地生產總值的比重在二○三○年前後達到百分之三。

Chris Tang: Huanggang Port has the conditions for a safe, smooth and efficient opening; will ensure the opening goes smoothly

Chris Tang said Huanggang Port already has the conditions for a safe, smooth and efficient opening, and said he will ensure the port opens smoothly.

Ronnie Chan concerned about progress of simple housing registration; Chow Siu-sung suggests catering industry reduce or suspend importation of foreign labour

The Legislative Council held a third day of combined debate on Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the Policy Address motion. Ronnie Chan expressed concern about the progress of simple housing registration, suggesting that the authorities continue to encourage owners to register and assist with professional certification. He was pleased that the plan established a target of basically resolving the problem of substandard subdivided units within residential buildings by 2030. Chow Siu-sung said the unemployment rate in the catering industry had risen to 6.8 per cent, with the number of unemployed reaching 16,000, while approvals for imported foreign labour for chefs and waiters exceeded 19,000 and 14,000 respectively, suggesting that the authorities reduce or even suspend the importation of foreign labour.

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紫荊文化論壇於會展開幕 李家超冀論壇能作為平台傳播一五規劃

紫荊文化論壇今日在會展開幕，亮燈儀式由行政長官李家超、中聯辦副主任孫尚武等人主禮，200多名來自海內外的政界、學界及商界領袖參加，探討香港如何更好融入國家發展大局。李家超致辭時期望論壇能作為平台傳播一五規劃，並指一五規劃讓香港發展方向更加清晰、資源配置更加有效、社會預期更加穩定。

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特區政府譴責美國販運人口報告抹黑香港

特區政府強烈反對並譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港的評論，指將香港評為第三級別毫無根據。去年共進行約12,100次初步識別審核，較前一年增加7%，識別15名受害者，全部為墮入東南亞國家求職騙案的香港居民。政府又指現行法律架構有逾50條針對販運人口行為的法律條文，並就《香港國安法》和《維護國家安全條例》的言論提出反駁。

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電影資料館「星級影談」回顧導演張之亮作品的人文關懷

香港電影資料館「星級影談」系列將於十一月推出第三輯，放映導演張之亮親自選出的六部經典作品，張之亮將出席映後談，與影評人登徒等人暢談創作歷程。票價六十元，十月十一日（星期日）起於城市售票網發售。節目為資料館二十五周年誌慶節目之一。

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政府委任西九文化區管理局董事局成員

政府公布行政長官委任西九文化區管理局董事局成員，其中十二位非公職人員的任期由二○二六年十月二十三日至二○二八年十月二十二日，為期兩年。新委任成員包括黃碧如女士和張堃先生，文化體育及旅遊局並感謝即將離任的黑國強先生和伍婉婷女士的貢獻。按《西九文化區管理局條例》（第601章），董事局為西九管理局的管治及執行機構，負責規劃、發展、營運及維持西九文化區的藝術文化設施。

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立法會第三日辯論首個五年規劃及施政報告致謝議案

立法會第三日辯論本港首個五年規劃及施政報告致謝議案，主題圍繞提升民生福祉、完善民生保障體系。議員陳曼琪建議盡快研究將長者納入沒有保護罪，並為長者設立類似強制舉報的機制。議員何敬康認為鼓勵生育應由短期經濟誘因轉向長遠對家庭的支援。

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研究資助局舉行「兒童發展、學習與家庭介入」公眾講座

研究資助局將於十月十七日（星期六）下午三時至五時在香港中央圖書館地下演講廳舉行免費公眾講座「兒童發展、學習與家庭介入」，以廣東話進行並設YouTube現場直播。兩節講座分別由香港理工大學劉翠娜博士和香港中文大學蘇詠芝教授主講，涵蓋家庭學習環境與兒童學習的關係及RABI®介入方案。研資局自二○○九年起定期舉辦公眾講座。

Government gazettes notice: only those attending opening ceremony permitted entry to Huanggang Port's Hong Kong port area from 4am to 10pm on Sunday

The Government has gazetted a notice designating the Hong Kong port area of Huanggang Port a restricted area from 4am to 10pm on Sunday, with no persons other than those permitted to participate in the opening ceremony allowed entry. The Gazette states that persons entering during the relevant hours must be staff members, guests or participants related to the opening ceremony.

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鄧炳強與多個政府部門代表 將先後就皇崗口岸正式開通會見傳媒

保安局局長鄧炳強下午12時30分在政府總部，就皇崗口岸正式開通會見傳媒。其後，入境處、海關、警務處和運輸署代表將在政府總部舉行聯合記者會。

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李家超：一五規劃聚焦六大範疇 讓香港成為充滿機遇國際都會

李家超在紫荊文化論壇致辭表示，「一五規劃」聚焦六大範疇，讓香港成為充滿機遇的國際都會。六大範疇包括強化「四中心一高地」建設、發揮國際化優勢、加快發展北部都會區、深化內聯外通、提升民生福祉、統籌發展和安全。特區政府上月中公布香港首個五年規劃，未來5年目標包括推動經濟發展取得新突破、加速提效北部都會區建設。