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數字政策辦公室表示，會檢視1823服務並研究進一步增撥資源，增加深宵時段人手。數字辦指，有市民今日凌晨1時56分致電1823報告深水埗大埔道有瀕死猴子，客戶服務主任記錄個案並即時轉介漁護署跟進；另有市民同日凌晨1時許致電，因所有當值職員均在處理其他來電，來電轉駁至留言信箱，惟來電人未有留言，職員未能跟進。
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中國香港代表在第五屆亞洲殘疾人運動會首個比賽日，於游泳和劍擊項目共奪得一銀兩銅。劉肖儀奪女子S14級200米自由泳銀牌，黃漢彥奪男子S14級200米自由泳銅牌，余翠怡在女子花劍A級個人賽奪銅。文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩致賀，讚揚運動員表現出色。
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保安局表示，今日下午2時至4時約有9,401名旅客經皇崗口岸入境回港，較皇崗口岸/落馬洲管制站過往同期上升366%。該口岸L4層入境大堂所有過關通道全部開放，入境處會視乎人流實施分流及管制措施。運輸署安排約120架專營巴士、40架專線小巴和130架跨境巴士投入服務及作後備支援。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩恭賀港隊在第五屆亞洲殘疾人運動會首個比賽日奪得三面獎牌，包括劉肖儀女子S14級200米自由泳銀牌、黃漢彥男子S14級200米自由泳銅牌，以及余翠怡女子花劍A級個人賽銅牌。羅淑佩讚揚運動員奮力拼搏，並祝願中國香港運動員在餘下賽事繼續發揮水準。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩今日恭賀劉肖儀奪得亞殘運會女子S14級200米自由泳銀牌、黃漢彥奪得男子S14級200米自由泳銅牌，以及余翠怡奪得女子花劍A級個人賽銅牌。中國香港代表隊於亞殘運會開幕後首個比賽日共取得一銀、兩銅共三面獎牌。
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保安局表示，皇崗口岸下午二時起南下旅客人流增多，下午二時至四時約有9 401名旅客經該口岸入境回港，較皇崗口岸／落馬洲管制站過往同期上升366%。入境處已透過「口岸通」平台公布最新輪候時間，並呼籲合資格市民預先登記使用「合作查驗」自助通道及錯峰出行。運輸署安排約120架專營巴士、40架專線小巴和130架跨境巴士投入服務及作後備支援。
Why read this: 皇崗口岸下午兩小時內約9 401名旅客入境，較過往同期上升366%，當局同時公布巴士及小巴加班安排，讀者可核對出行時段。
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衞生署署長林文健率領代表團到菲律賓馬尼拉出席世衞西太平洋區域委員會第七十七屆會議，會上匯報香港公共衞生最新情況和挑戰。他指香港正善用數碼健康工具及人工智能優化資源配置和提升基層醫療效率，並採取「全生命周期策略」保護弱勢社群。衞生防護中心公共衞生化驗服務處微生物科今年獲世衞委任為「全球流感監測和應對系統的品質與能力建構合作中心」。
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衞生署衞生防護中心公布，十月十一日至十七日期間錄得三宗社區感染退伍軍人病個案，涉及三名44至67歲男子，分別居於大埔區及葵青區。截至十月十七日，今年累計錄得160宗個案，初步調查顯示上述個案屬散發個案，未發現與早前確診個案有流行病學關連。
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衞生署署長林文健今日率領代表團到菲律賓馬尼拉出席世衞西太平洋區域委員會第七十七屆會議，並在會上匯報香港特區公共衞生最新情況和挑戰。他表示香港特區多項核心健康指標居全球前列，但同樣面對非傳染性疾病、醫療人力及氣候相關健康風險等日益沉重的負擔，正善用數碼健康工具及人工智能並採取「全生命周期策略」應對。
Chief Executive John Lee today met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi at Government House to exchange views on further strengthening regional financial co-operation. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui also attended. John Lee welcomed the AIIB's upcoming establishment of an office in Hong Kong with dual financing and operational functions, and said the SAR government would fully assist in its establishment and operation. He said Hong Kong, as an AIIB member, could provide flexible funding allocation support for the AIIB's projects such as carbon neutrality and green economic transition.
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香港人才服務辦公室於十月十七至十八日（倫敦時間）在倫敦舉辦「香港．全球人才機遇展」，逾50家香港和內地企業及機構提供逾200個職位空缺，吸引逾4 500人次參與。人才辦總監陳海勁表示，機遇展讓全球人才了解香港和內地的事業發展，並與企業直接交流和進行職業配對。來年人才辦會前往內地、亞太、歐洲、北美洲等重點地區推廣，繼續聯同內地主要城市招攬海外人才。
Secretary for Justice Lam Ting-kwok departs for Brunei this afternoon as a member of the Chinese delegation to attend the 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, and will deliver a speech on the theme of protecting children in the digital age. He will introduce to ASEAN member states Hong Kong's current legal framework for protecting children from cybercrime and its policy direction for addressing emerging risks. Lam Ting-kwok returns to Hong Kong on Friday, and during his absence Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan will act as Secretary.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (19 October) that due to rough seas, a red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
Chief Executive John Lee met today at Government House with Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to exchange views on further strengthening regional financial co-operation. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui also attended. Lee said he was pleased that the AIIB will soon set up an office in Hong Kong with both financing and operational functions, and believed it would create more opportunities for the local financial industry. He welcomed the AIIB's continued use of Hong Kong's advantages as a financial hub and its bond market, and looked forward to closer co-operation between the two sides in transition finance, technological innovation and talent training.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
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律政司司長林定國下午啓程前往文萊，出席第十六屆中國—東盟成員國總檢察長會議及相關活動，並以中國代表團成員身分在討論環節就數碼時代保護兒童發表演說。他將向東盟成員國介紹香港保護兒童免受網絡罪行侵害的現行法律框架及應對新興風險的政策方向，周五結束行程返港，離港期間由律政司副司長張國鈞署理職務。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mabel Chan will depart for Shanghai tonight to attend the 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum tomorrow, held under the theme "Common Challenges, Common Mission — Jointly Promoting Resilient Development of Global Shipping". She will attend the opening ceremony and the International Maritime Main Forum, and visit a leading port enterprise to learn about its operations and the latest developments in the port logistics industry, returning to Hong Kong tomorrow evening. During her absence, Deputy Secretary Liu Chun-san will act as Secretary.
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律政司司長林定國今日下午啓程前往文萊，出席第十六屆中國—東盟成員國總檢察長會議，並將就以數碼時代保護兒童為主題發表演說。他會向東盟成員國介紹香港保護兒童免受網絡罪行侵害的現行法律框架及應對新興風險的政策方向。林定國十月二十三日返港，離港期間由副司長張國鈞署理職務。
The Observatory today (October 19) issued a yellow fire danger warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. The public should be careful with fire, and hikers should also be careful to prevent hill fires.
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文化體育及旅遊局副局長劉震與新任體育專員莊敏婷到日本名古屋出席第五屆亞殘運開幕式，並與中國香港代表團見面，了解運動員住宿和備戰情況。兩人隨後數天將走訪不同場館觀看港隊賽事，市民可透過港台電視31及康文署十八區指定體育館觀賞站直擊賽事。
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前港區全國人大代表吳康民辭世，行政長官李家超表示哀悼並向其家人致以慰問。李家超指吳康民自上世紀70年代起擔任全國人大代表超過30年，曾任香港特別行政區籌備委員會委員、港事顧問等職務，為香港回歸及長期繁榮穩定作出重要貢獻。吳康民亦長期出任香港培僑中學校長和校監，1998年獲頒大紫荊勳章。
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行政長官李家超今日（十月十八日）對前港區全國人大代表吳康民辭世表示哀悼。李家超指吳康民自上世紀七十年代起擔任全國人大代表超過三十年，曾任香港特別行政區籌備委員會委員和港事顧問，並長期出任培僑中學校長及校監，畢生致力愛國教育事業，一九九八年獲頒大紫荊勳章。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩今日出席香港女童軍總會「Chill．凡西九嘉年華」，慶祝總會邁進110周年。一連兩日嘉年華匯聚近4 000名女童軍和青少年制服團體成員，場內設「歷奇區」、「Chill區」及「藝術區」三大主題區。總會十二月下旬將在啟德青年旅舍舉行「領宙・女程」國際交流營。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that after visiting Nanjing and Bangkok last week, he found that developing economies need capital and technology, while mainland enterprises need international markets and professional services, and both needs converge in Hong Kong. He said Hong Kong can both channel global capital and connect mainland technology and industry, and is well placed to help others develop while further enhancing its own advantages.
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萬聖節將至，食環署提醒市民攜狗外出用膳前應確認食肆是否獲准容許狗隻進入，現時有超過990間食肆持有相關准許。署方指非獲准食肆容許狗隻內進屬違法，至今向違規食肆提出20宗檢控，並向違規攜狗進入非獲准食肆人士提出七宗檢控。獲准食肆須遵守牌照條件，狗隻須以不超逾1.5米的狗帶由成年人穩妥牽引。
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行政長官李家超周日到中環香港大會堂紀念花園出席重陽節儀式，向1941至1945年保衛香港的陣亡者獻花。他呼籲市民珍惜和平與穩定，並悼念殉職公務人員。
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律政司司長林定國今日在2026貿仲粵港澳大灣區爭議解決高峰論壇致辭，指律政司與最高人民法院就相互送達民商事司法文書簽署的新安排，相關附屬法例已於十月十六日刊憲，二○二七年三月三十日實施。他亦提到爭取在二○二七年內完成《仲裁條例》修訂，並期望「加快粵港澳三地規則銜接和機制對接專組」於今年年底或明年年初組成。
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引進重點企業辦公室主任任景信表示，周四公布的新一批重點企業中，將再有全球十大藥廠來港，展開新藥研發及臨床測試。他指香港主打吸引企業設立科研、國際區域總部或財資中心，並要求企業落實具體項目，確保對本港產業有實質貢獻。引進辦未來會聚焦人工智能、生命健康科技、先進製造等領域，尤其在芯片方面加大力度。
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酒牌局星期二（十月二十日）舉行會議，討論一宗酒牌轉讓、修訂（更改店號）及續期申請，涉及位於北角的德利味坊。會議於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。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (18 October) that due to big waves, a red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public should not swim there.
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引進重點企業辦公室本月22日將公布新一批重點企業名單並舉行簽署儀式，引進辦主任任景信預計有十多至二十間企業落戶，內地與海外企業各佔一半，當中不少是過千億元市值的龍頭企業。他指目前正接洽企業超過100間，挑選時最重要是能否與本港產業政策對接，部分個案商討近一年才落實。當局要求落戶企業提交5年計劃，列明具體投資、創造的就業職位及首個標竿項目。
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粵港澳大灣區發展專員林雅雯十月十七日（倫敦時間）結束四日英國倫敦訪問行程，期間出席人才招攬、經貿推廣、文化產業及青年發展等主題活動，推廣香港優勢和大灣區發展機遇，並宣傳《香港第一個五年規劃》。
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康樂及文化事務署將新興體育活動資助先導計劃恆常化，持續支援體育機構推廣新興運動。獲資助的中國香港巧固球總會運用資助舉辦訓練班和賽事，讓更多市民接觸又名「君子球」的巧固球。政府新聞網今日以文字和短片報道計劃推展情況及運動員分享。
During the Chung Yeung Festival, Secretary for the Civil Service Yeung Ho Poi-yan, on behalf of the SAR government, visited Gallant Garden to mourn those who died on duty, laying fresh flowers in tribute and offering the highest respect and condolences. She also visited Tribute Garden to lay flowers in tribute to the victims of the Manila hostage incident in the Philippines, and said the people buried in Gallant Garden came from different government departments and ranks, fulfilled their duties and made selfless contributions, and are role models to learn from.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (18 October) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, as well as Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
The Observatory today (18 October) has issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. Members of the public should be careful about fire prevention, and hikers should also be careful to prevent hill fires.
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今日重陽節，特區政府早上8時在香港大會堂紀念花園舉行官方紀念儀式，悼念於1941至45年間為保衞香港而捐軀的人士。現場奏唱國歌，升旗禮後全場默哀兩分鐘，行政長官李家超致獻花圈。全國政協副主席梁振英、前行政長官曾蔭權、多名司局長及立法會主席李慧琼等均有出席。
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康樂及文化事務署由2025至26年度起將新興體育活動資助先導計劃恆常化，並定名為新興體育活動資助計劃，每間合資格體育機構最高資助額由2024至25年度的18萬元上調至20萬元。中國香港巧固球總會今年獲約十萬元資助，用於舉辦訓練班及學界賽、聯賽兩項本地比賽。康文署每年預留500萬元，2025至26年度及2026至27年度分別有23個和28個體育機構獲批資助。
Legislative Council President Starry Lee said in an interview with Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao that the Legislative Council Secretariat used artificial intelligence for the first time to analyse lawmakers' speeches during the 3-day joint debate on the Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, finding that the segment on improving livelihood protection drew the most speeches from lawmakers, with "talent" the most frequent keyword.
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立法會首次以人工智能分析議員一連三日就香港首個五年規劃及最新施政報告的辯論發言，人才及北部都會區成為最受關注議題。立法會主席李慧琼周六表示，已用AI製作六節辯論的概覽，其中改善民生保障一節吸引最多議員發言。