Five-year plan sets no rigid economic targets; Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs says aim is to avoid concerns over a planned economy

The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs said Hong Kong's first five-year plan will not set overly rigid economic targets, so as to avoid intensifying outside concerns that Hong Kong is moving towards a planned economy. She also said the current priority is to achieve the targets rather than dwell on accountability mechanisms for potential shortcomings, and stressed that the government is studying relevant administrative measures.

Rita Fan quotes friend: 90 seats will cost a lot of public money

Rita Fan estimated during an interview that the number of Legislative Council seats would need to be reviewed again in future, and quoted a friend's view that 90 seats would cost a lot of public money while 60 seats would not cost as much, saying she thought the argument made sense. She also said that legislators should fulfil their duties and be more law-abiding than the public in order to earn the public's trust, and that even if they were not particularly outstanding, at least they would not make people doubt the Legislative Council.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

「兩蚊兩折」實施4個月 每程資助與10元以上車程數目均減8%

勞福局長孫玉菡表示，當局對比「兩蚊兩折」實施前後4個月數據，政府每程資助減少約8%，乘坐10元以上車程的數目亦減8%。計劃今年4月起改為「兩蚊兩折」，10元或以下車程續收兩元，10元以上車程改為兩折。當局待措施運行約一年後再分析交代。

Mainland insurance funds' participation in ETF Connect launched; Christopher Hui says market response positive

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said that after the National Financial Regulatory Administration of the mainland gave the green light in August this year for mainland insurance funds to invest in ETFs via the Stock Connect, the measure allowing insurance funds to participate in ETF Connect trading was officially implemented at the end of September. He said the market response had been very positive after the announcement, and there were great expectations for insurance funds to participate in southbound ETF Connect trading.

Employers/contractors and employees must note electrical safety when working in rainstorms

The Labour Department reminds employers and contractors that they should, as far as possible, avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work or handle electrical operating devices in areas affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the Code of Practice in Adverse Weather and "Extreme Situations". Even at locations not affected by rainstorms, safety measures must still be taken owing to the humid air, including isolating the power supply, switching off and locking the power supply and testing the circuit to confirm it is de-energised, and providing personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats; if live-line work is required, a comprehensive risk assessment must be carried out by a competent person before construction begins.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

陳茂波：國慶黃金周首三天逾73萬內地旅客訪港 按年增約8.4%

財政司司長陳茂波表示，國慶黃金周首三天已有超過73萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增加約8.4%。他補充，今年以來從歐美和部分新興市場來港的旅客人數錄得可觀增長，未來幾個月香港將迎來多場國際金融盛事。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

李家超祝賀中國香港代表團亞運奪佳績 港隊獲54面獎牌

李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在名古屋亞運取得佳績，港隊贏得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，是歷屆最好成績。他表示這反映政府的政策和資源投入方向正確，本屆政府持續推動體育精英化，推行多項措施提升精英運動員的訓練質素和支援。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩出席「第五屆國慶盃男子三人籃球賽」致辭

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩十月四日出席「第五屆國慶盃男子三人籃球賽」頒獎禮致辭，賽事由民建聯觀塘支部主辦，在順利邨體育館舉行。她提到《施政報告》提出二○二七至二八年度起三年內翻新更換100組戶外籃球架，以配合國家推廣「三大球」發展。

Huanggang Port community experience day held

The Security Bureau held the Huanggang Port community experience day, with over 1,500 members of the public invited to visit the Hong Kong port area of the rebuilt Huanggang Port joint inspection building, experience public transport services and the "joint inspection and one-time release" customs clearance model. Secretary for Security Chris Tang attended to inspect the arrangements and interact with participants. The authorities said they would continue to work closely with Shenzhen to make thorough preparations for the opening of Huanggang Port.

Rita Fan calls for review of cutting LegCo seats to save costs

Rita Fan suggested reviewing the number of Legislative Council seats in order to use public funds properly. She also revealed that the Hong Kong and Shenzhen authorities had begun discussions before the 1997 handover over the development of a piece of land at the border between the two places, but the plan fell through due to opposition within the government.

Hong Kong plans to bring in hundreds of foreign carers in 2027, domestic workers and employers express concern

Hong Kong plans to bring in hundreds of foreign carers in 2027 to look after the elderly, prompting concern from domestic workers and employers. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said carers must first complete a 150-hour course in their place of origin, possessing both professional elderly care and general domestic skills, and the authorities have also disclosed pay levels.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

陳茂波：國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客訪港 按年增約8%

財政司司長陳茂波在網誌稱，國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增約8%，旅遊區食肆和商舖生意錄得增長。今年首九個月港股日均成交額2729億元，按年增長6.4%，116家企業在港上市、集資額逾3880億元。他指美國長期債息升至24年高位令港股氣氛近期受影響。

Legislative Council congratulates Hong Kong athletes at Asian Games; Hong Kong wins 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze, breaking all-time records

Legislative Council President Maria Tam Heung-man congratulated all Hong Kong athletes and teams on behalf of the Legislative Council as the Nagoya Asian Games concluded today. Hong Kong won 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals, a total of 54 medals, breaking all-time records for both gold medals and total medals. She said the continued development of sports requires long-term policy support and backing from all sectors of society, and that the Legislative Council will implement the guidelines of Hong Kong's first five-year plan to optimise the layout of sports infrastructure.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用

新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用，接替原有新界東北堆填區成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一，原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。擴建部分設計堆填容量約為1900萬立方米，土地平整及防滲漏墊層等關鍵工程已於今年中完工，並開展有限度接收廢物的營運測試。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

保安局舉辦皇崗口岸社區體驗日（附圖／短片）

保安局於十月四日舉辦皇崗口岸社區體驗日，透過18區民政事務處組織逾1 500名市民實地參觀重建後的皇崗口岸聯檢大樓港方口岸區，率先體驗往來口岸的公共運輸服務及「合作查驗、一次放行」通關模式。保安局局長鄧炳強到場視察，向參加者派發禮品包，並指市民反應正面，期待口岸早日開通。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啟用

環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分於十月四日全面啟用，接替原有新界東北堆填區，成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一。擴建部分設計堆填容量約1 900萬立方米，土地平整及防滲漏墊層等關鍵工程已於今年中完工，並開展有限度接收廢物的營運測試。原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

名古屋亞運｜李家超祝賀港隊優秀表現 佳績反映政策及資源投入正確

行政長官李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在名古屋亞運奪得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，金牌及獎牌數同破歷屆紀錄，港隊今屆派出約580位運動員出戰38個項目。他指成績反映政府政策和資源投入方向正確，當局近年每年向體育學院投入數以十億元培訓精英運動員。今年《施政報告》首設為期三年的「體育行政人員培訓計劃」，為退役運動員提供轉型機會。

Pilot scheme for foreign home carers planned for second half of next year

The Policy Address proposed a pilot scheme to import foreign home carers with higher elderly-care skills. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the first batch was expected to be piloted only in the second half of next year, with a minimum of 150 hours of training. Domestic helpers will not be accepted for local job transfers, and must return to their place of origin at their own expense to receive training and pass a regulated assessment, while the first batch will have only several hundred places.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

李家超祝賀港隊亞運奪11金54面獎牌 破歷屆紀錄

李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在第20屆亞運奪得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，突破歷屆獎牌和金牌紀錄。代表團派出約580位運動員出戰38個項目，壁球隊、帆船隊和網球隊創下歷史佳績。李家超指成績反映政府的政策和資源投入方向正確。

Minimum wage for foreign domestic workers raised to $5,220; Chris Sun says increase is reasonable and moderate; lawmakers urge tax support for middle-class families

The statutory minimum wage for foreign domestic workers will be raised by $120 to $5,220 per month, an increase of 2.35%, while the food and accommodation allowance will remain at least $1,236 per month. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the increase was reasonable and moderate, with average annual increases of between 2% and 2.5% over the past many years. Lawmaker Judy Chan proposed tax deductions for middle-class employers, and old contracts can be submitted to the Immigration Department on or before 30 October.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

李家超祝賀港隊亞運奪佳績展現堅毅意志 政策及資源投入正確

行政長官李家超祝賀中國香港代表團今屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅合共54面獎牌，突破歷屆獎牌數目紀錄，並取得歷來最多面金牌。他指成績反映政府政策和資源投入方向正確，特區政府近年每年向體育學院投入數以十億元培訓精英運動員，樂見投入進入收成期。今年《施政報告》首設為期三年的「體育行政人員培訓計劃」，為退役運動員提供轉型機會。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡會見傳媒 說明外籍家居照顧員試行與安老安排

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡十月四日會見傳媒，表示外籍家居照顧員將於下年下半年試行第一批，初期只有幾百名。申請不接受本地轉職，外傭須回原居地自費完成最少150小時培訓並通過政府監管的考核。他並分享樂悠咭「兩蚊兩折」數據，指運行前後四個月對比下每程資助減少約百分之八。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在第二十屆亞運取得54面獎牌

行政長官李家超十月四日祝賀中國香港代表團在第二十屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，突破歷屆獎牌數目紀錄。代表團派出約580位運動員出戰38個亞運項目，金牌來自武術、游泳、賽艇、壁球、帆船、網球、滑浪風帆和七人欖球項目。政府由二○二五年四月一日起全面上調精英運動員的直接資助額，今年亦提升運動員參與賽事的資助比例。

Paul Chan's blog: Seize the prevailing trend to deepen international ties, promote cooperation with the Middle East and Global South

Financial Secretary Paul Chan wrote in his blog on 4 October that Hong Kong will deepen international ties across multiple areas including finance, innovation and technology, and mega events. During the first three days of the Golden Week, 732,000 mainland visitor arrivals were recorded in Hong Kong, up about 8.4% year-on-year; over the first nine months, the average daily turnover of the Hong Kong stock market was $272.9 billion, with 116 companies listing and raising more than $388 billion.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

勞福局長孫玉菡：外籍家居照顧員計劃擬明年下半年試行

勞福局長孫玉菡說，外籍家居照顧員計劃預計最快明年下半年推動，將派香港機構到當地參與認證課程。《2026年施政報告》提出引入外籍家居照顧員，初步設想照顧者最低工資較一般外傭高一至兩成，調薪幅度未必更高；另會在綜合青少年服務中心非繁忙時段推出「社區照顧者飯堂」。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

陳茂波：國慶黃金周首3日逾73.2萬人次內地旅客訪港 按年增約8.4%

國慶黃金周首3天有逾73.2萬人次內地旅客訪港，按年增約8.4%。財政司司長陳茂波在網誌中公布有關數字，並指今年以來歐美及部分新興市場旅客數字亦錄得可觀增長。入境處預計整個黃金周約有129萬內地旅客訪港，日均人次按年升超過5%。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

孫玉菡稱兩蚊兩折實施後政府每程資助減少8%

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，乘車優惠4月起改為「兩蚊兩折」後，對比前後各4個月數據，政府每程資助減少8%，乘搭十元以上車程的數目亦減少8%。他又談到以「公建民營」營運長者護理中心，以及在屯門、沙田試行的線上遠程照顧服務。

Policy Address proposes importing foreign domestic carers, Chris Sun expects first batch to arrive in Hong Kong no later than the second half of next year

The Policy Address proposes importing foreign domestic carers. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun expects the first batch to arrive in Hong Kong no later than the second half of next year. Sun said the relevant training hours total at least 150 hours, equivalent to the requirement for care workers in local residential homes, and that Hong Kong does not accept local domestic helpers converting to foreign domestic carers; they must return to their place of origin to undergo training at their own expense and pass an assessment. The starting numbers will be limited, beginning with several hundred.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

陳茂波：國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港 按年增約8%

財政司司長陳茂波表示，國慶黃金周首三天有超過73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增加約8%。他在網誌稱不少食肆和商鋪、特別是旅遊區商戶生意錄得增長。首九個月港股平均每日成交額2729億元，按年增長6.4%，但美國長期債息升至24年高位令港股氣氛受影響。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

財政司司長陳茂波：國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港 按年增約8%

財政司司長陳茂波在網誌表示，十一黃金周首三天有超過73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增加約8%，旅遊區食肆和商舖生意錄得增長。他同時提到今年首九個月港股平均每日成交額2729億元，按年增長6.4%，116家企業在港上市，集資額逾3880億元。

Experts: Hong Kong should enact new laws to regulate AI data governance and security to build public confidence

Experts suggest Hong Kong legislate on data governance and underlying AI security standards to ensure artificial intelligence is applied responsibly. The government has committed to using dedicated legislation to handle disputes or crimes involving AI applications, and experts say legislation needs to clarify boundaries of responsibility to boost industry and public confidence in expanding the use of AI.

Christopher Hui visits Italy and Switzerland to attend global precious metals conference and tour gold refinery

Christopher Hui visited Italy and Switzerland, attending a global precious metals conference and touring a gold refinery, with the itinerary covering both conference attendance and on-site visits.

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

財政司司長網誌盤點黃金周旅客與首九個月港股數據 談多哈之行深化合作

財政司司長在網誌表示，黃金周首三天已有超過73.2萬內地旅客訪港，按年增約8.4%。首九個月港股日均成交額2,729億元，116家企業上市集資逾3,880億元。他出訪多哈出席亞投行年會，指與中東及全球南方合作正邁向創科與實業項目。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

孫玉菡：外籍家居照顧員新措施擬明年下半年試行

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，輸入具備專項護老技能的外籍家居照顧員措施擬明年下半年試行，初期引入數百名，須在原居地接受超過150小時培訓。最低工資較現時外傭高一至兩成，培訓課程參照院舍保健員，由政府委任的專業認可機構設計及認證。

Translation is not available yet. Showing the Traditional Chinese version.

酒牌局周二舉行會議

酒牌局星期二（十月六日）舉行會議，討論灣仔Carnegies及中環Stauntons Bar & Kitchen的酒牌申請，包括一宗修訂及續期申請和一宗續期申請，並會考慮撤銷觀塘Luna Sea的酒牌。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。

Christopher Hui to visit Italy and Switzerland to attend global precious metals conference and visit gold refineries

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart tomorrow evening for Italy and Switzerland to attend the Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 and visit several refineries that refine internationally standard gold. Eddie Chan Ping-keung, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Clearing Corporation Limited, will accompany him. Hui will return to Hong Kong on the 8th of this month; during his absence, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan will act as Secretary.

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Secretary to visit Italy and Switzerland

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart tomorrow evening (October 5) to visit Italy and Switzerland, attend the Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 in Sorrento, and visit several refineries in Switzerland that refine internationally standard gold. Christopher Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Clearing Limited, will accompany him. Hui will return to Hong Kong on October 8; during his absence, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan will act as Secretary.

Government Chinese Medicines Testing Centre of Department of Health completes 22 thematic projects, exploring digital identification of Chinese herbal medicine taste

The Government Chinese Medicines Testing Centre of the Department of Health has completed 22 thematic projects since its establishment, benefiting the Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine and testing sectors, and has launched a pilot scheme exploring the digitisation of Chinese herbal medicine taste, using taste data to identify Chinese herbal medicines. The relevant report was uploaded today (October 4) in text and video formats to www.news.gov.hk/chi/feature.

Government raises minimum wage for foreign domestic workers to $5,220; Chris Sun says adjustment follows mechanism

The government announced that the minimum wage for foreign domestic workers will rise from $5,100 to $5,220 per month, an increase of 2.35%. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the annual adjustment mechanism has long been in place and proven effective, with reference made to data on Hong Kong's economic performance, inflation and employers' income. A foreign domestic workers' union considers the increase "negligible", still a distance from the over $6,172 it advocates.

Airport yacht and art facilities to be put out to tender to attract investment; Mable Chan: Returns estimated project by project to minimise investment

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said facilities such as the airport's yacht and art venues will be put out to tender to attract market funding, with the Airport Authority estimating commercial returns project by project and minimising its own investment, taking responsibility only for infrastructure provision such as land formation, water, electricity and roads. She also said the government welcomes the early termination agreement reached between New World Development and the Airport Authority, with 11 SKIES to be returned to the Airport Authority for operation on 1 April next year at no cost, while New World will pay about $3.3 billion.