APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Held in Hong Kong for First Time, Focusing on Digital Financing and Financial Inclusion Among Four Topics

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting is being held in Hong Kong from today for two consecutive days, the first time Hong Kong has hosted it, with financial officials and political and business leaders from member economies attending. The meeting focuses on four topics, including fiscal policies that support livelihood development, digital infrastructure financing, financial inclusion and youth financial talent exchanges. Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an will deliver the opening address, and the meeting will close on Wednesday with a joint finance ministers' statement.

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保安局公布皇崗口岸入境高峰約9,401人回港 較過往同期升366%

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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保安局指皇崗口岸入境人流高峰 下午兩小時約9 401人回港較同期升366%

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。

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Uncovers 48 Lifts in Tsui Ping (North) Estate and Pok Hong Estate Missing Fire-Resistant Door Frame Components

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department conducted a surprise inspection of lift works by Hitachi Elevator (Hong Kong) Limited at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin, finding that the company had installed only fire-resistant doors without the related door frame components, yet reported the works as completed, involving 48 lifts. The EMSD ordered rectification to be completed within one month, with costs borne by Hitachi, and launched enforcement under the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance, saying fraud and false statements were not ruled out and that the case would be referred to the Police for follow-up.

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醫管局呼籲器官捐贈 為13歲危急男童尋找肝臟並準備向內地尋求協助

醫管局十月十五日呼籲市民支持器官捐贈，協助一名在瑪麗醫院留醫、肝功能嚴重衰竭並出現併發症的13歲男童。該男童經評估急須換肝，位列O+血型肝臟移植輪候名冊首位，醫管局除在本地尋找合適肝臟外，已準備透過政府向內地尋求跨境捐贈協助，尋獲後將按法規從速申請並安排手術。

Li Ka-shing Seeks Re-election as Election Committee Member; Paul Chan and Kevin Chan Run

Li Ka-shing is seeking re-election as an Election Committee member, while Paul Chan and Kevin Chan are also running. The nomination period for the Election Committee election has entered its second half. The election officer received 25 nomination forms from candidates and 3 nomination forms from designated bodies yesterday, a sharp drop from before. Among the 36 functional constituencies with seats returned by election, apart from the Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape sector, the number of candidates in the remaining sectors has equalled or exceeded the number of seats.

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香港海關全港「放蛇」行動檢獲約十二萬支未完稅香煙 拘捕十人

香港海關自十月七日起在全港多個地區以「放蛇」行動打擊香煙零售點，截至十月十四日檢獲約十二萬支懷疑未完稅香煙，市值約五十四萬元，拘捕十人。被捕者為涉案零售點東主及店員，共三男七女，行動點遍布屯門、青衣、荃灣、深水埗及北角等地。

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香港海關加強打擊內河船走私澳門 三宗案件檢獲市值逾七千七百萬港元貨物

香港海關自九月下旬起打擊內河船走私澳門活動，偵破三宗案件，檢獲約七十九萬件懷疑受管制藥劑製品、約十五萬支針劑及約一百四十二公斤雪茄煙草，市值估計超過七千七百萬港元。澳門海關同期偵破兩宗相關案件，市值約二百七十萬澳門幣。

Big Wave Bay and Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beaches Fly Red Flags

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 14) that, due to rough sea conditions, red flags have been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island and Tung Wan Beach on Cheung Chau in the Islands District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.

EPD: Air Quality Health Index at some monitoring stations reaches serious level

The Environmental Protection Department recorded higher-than-usual air pollution from the afternoon of 13 October, with the health risk level of the Air Quality Health Index at some monitoring stations reaching the serious level. Winds were light and sunshine abundant in the afternoon, and ozone and fine particulates formed rapidly across the Pearl River Delta region. The Observatory forecasts that a fresh easterly airstream will reach the coast of Guangdong later tomorrow, by which time air quality will improve.

Securities and Futures Commission takes action against suspected IPO manipulation syndicate and suspends trading in Chabaidao shares

The Securities and Futures Commission announced action against a syndicate suspected of manipulating initial public offerings, and suspended trading in Chabaidao shares. The news was released in an SFC press release; the original text provided only the headline, with the effective time of the trading suspension and details of the action not set out. Specific arrangements are subject to the SFC's announcement.

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食安中心在公和荳品廠玫瑰腐乳樣本檢出過量蠟樣芽孢桿菌

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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保安局局長與運輸及物流局局長視察皇崗口岸首日運作後會見傳媒

皇崗口岸今早六時三十分正式投入24小時服務，服務超過30年的落馬洲／皇崗口岸同日停止運作。首兩小時錄得5 170人次及953車次出入境，較平日同時段增逾六成和三成，車輛過關時間由十分鐘縮至兩分鐘。運輸及物流局局長陳美寶交代巴士、的士及路牌等交通安排。

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重建後皇崗口岸開通首日運作暢順 陳國基視察

重建後的皇崗口岸今日早上開通，政務司司長陳國基到場視察，表示整體運作非常暢順。海關和出入境櫃枱全部開放，港方口岸區擺放500多個指示牌和300多個路牌。他期望前線人員趁數天熟習運作，以應付周末及重陽節高峰人流。

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業主不遵從清拆令被判罰款逾七萬元

屯門瑜翠街一幢獨立屋的業主不遵從屋宇署根據《建築物條例》發出的清拆令，十月九日在屯門裁判法院被定罪，判罰合共76,000元，其中26,000元就罪行持續日數而判。涉事僭建物面積合共約93平方米。《建築物條例》規定，無合理辯解不遵從清拆令，最高可罰款200,000元及監禁一年，另按每日最高20,000元判罰。

Chief Secretary for Administration inspects first-day opening of Huanggang Port, says overall operation smooth

Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-kei inspected the first-day opening of Huanggang Port on the morning of 12 October 2026, saying the overall operation was smooth and all customs and immigration counters were fully open. Under the model of "joint inspection and single release", clearance takes an average of 10 to 20 seconds, with more than 500 directional signs and over 300 road signs placed in the Hong Kong port area. He said foot traffic was lower today, while larger crowds on Saturday and Sunday would be a greater test, and he would continue to observe the situation.

【Emily】APEC finance ministers' meeting to open next week; Paul Chan: cooperation to stabilise growth a key topic

The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time next Tuesday and Wednesday (20 and 21), bringing together finance ministers and representatives from economies across the region. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the finance ministers' meeting is one of Hong Kong's major international-level events. Participants will explore strengthening regional economic ties through fiscal policy and financial services, and learn about the development of Hong Kong's innovation and technology, urban construction, and culture and arts.

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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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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。

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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。

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.

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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社署今日舉行分區賣旗日 三個慈善團體港九新界同步賣旗

社會福利署三個慈善團體今日上午七時至下午十二時三十分在港島、九龍、新界同步賣旗，分別為泰山公德會有限公司、香港基督教更新會有限公司及沙田婦女會有限公司。三區賣旗錢袋及旗紙顏色各異，許可證資料已上載社署網頁及香港政府一站通供查閱。社署提醒市民如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助並立即通知警方。

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邵家輝預告零售界選委參選人將超17個選任席位

選委會選舉提名期第3日全日接獲220份候選人提名表格和5份指定團體提名表格，累計685份及11份，旅遊界等4個界別已確定不會自動當選。邵家輝陪同9人參選批發及零售界，預告參選人數勢超17個選任席位，將分兩日報名。

Centre for Health Protection investigates cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at North Point elderly home

The Centre for Health Protection on 9 October investigated a cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at an elderly home in North Point, involving 3 residents on the same floor, all of whom are carriers, asymptomatic and in stable condition. The 3 people are aged between 74 and 94. The centre said the source may have come from 2 other known carriers on the same floor, and that the home had not implemented relevant infection control measures. It will continue to conduct screening and medical surveillance at the home.

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皇崗口岸下星期一上午6時30分正式開通運行

皇崗口岸將於下星期一上午6時30分正式開通運行，保安局局長鄧炳強表示星期日上午會在皇崗口岸深方口岸區舉行開通儀式。口岸開通當日會有足夠人手確保運作暢順，可處理最高峰每日約20萬人次旅客。

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香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團簽署合作備忘錄（附圖）

香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團今日（十月九日）簽署合作備忘錄，在節目資源、人才交流、節目製作等多個範疇展開合作。廣播處長關婉儀赴深圳與深圳廣電集團黨組書記、總裁尚博英簽署，雙方同意互換精品節目、聯合製作大灣區主題節目，並在二○二六年深圳亞太區經濟合作組織峰會期間聯合採訪，另將聯合製作慶祝二○二七年香港特別行政區成立30周年的特備項目。

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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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選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉提名期第二日接獲164份提名表格

2026年選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉提名期第二日，各界別分組選舉主任今日共接獲164份提名表格，包括160份候選人提名表格及4份指定團體提名表格。漁農界、基層社團及港九三會代表接獲的候選人提名表格最多，各有21份。提名期由昨日開始，10月20日結束，選舉事務處至今共接獲465份候選人提名表格及6份指定團體提名表格。

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選委會提名首日305人參選 被問撐李家超連任多稱言之尚早

選委會選舉提名期昨展開，選舉主任全日接獲305份候選人提名表格，涉及27個界別。鄉議局27席選任委員已有28人參選，須經投票產生當選人，內地港人團體代表界別接獲兩份指定團體提名表格。韋志成、陳錦榮等參選人被問是否支持李家超連任，多稱言之尚早。

Nomination Period for New Election Committee Election Opens, 305 Candidate Nomination Forms Received on First Day

The nomination period for the new Election Committee election opens today, with voting on 22 November. Returning officers for various functional constituencies received a total of 305 candidate nomination forms and two nomination forms from designated organisations on the first day. The HKFTU will field 46 candidates in the Labour subsector election, the Federation of Trade Unions will field 12, and Create Smart will field 15 in the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication sector, while the Education Professionals Alliance will field 14 in the Education subsector. The Election Committee comprises 1500 members, divided into five broad sectors with 300 seats each, and the nomination period closes on 22 of this month.

Nomination period for new Election Committee election opens; HKFTU fields 46 candidates in Labour functional constituency

The nomination period for the new Election Committee election opened today. The HKFTU is fielding 46 candidates in the Labour functional constituency election, while the FTU is fielding 12. In the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication sector, Innovation Drive is fielding 15 candidates, including table tennis coach Li Jing and director Derek Yee. The Election Committee has 1,500 members, divided into five broad sectors with 300 seats each, and the nomination period ends on the 22nd of this month.

Election Committee election nominations open today; FTU fields 46 candidates including Kwok Wai-keung and Luk Chung-hung

Nominations for the Election Committee election to be held in November open today. The Federation of Trade Unions is fielding 46 union representatives to run in the labour sector, including Kwok Wai-keung and Luk Chung-hung, who both failed to secure re-election in the current term. The FTU has put forward a 13-point platform, including a vigorous crackdown on illegal labour. The Federation of Trade Unions and civil servant groups also released their lists of candidates for the labour sector yesterday.

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羅淑佩賀楊紫瓊許鞍華電影節獲獎

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩祝賀楊紫瓊和許鞍華在第31屆釜山國際電影節分別榮獲亞洲電影人獎和山茶花獎。山茶花獎彰顯在亞洲影壇推動女性角色作出重大貢獻的電影人。羅淑佩指兩人對香港及國際影壇影響深遠而持久，數十年電影生涯為香港電影作出卓越貢獻，協助推動香港電影登上國際舞台。

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衞生防護中心錄得一宗10歲男童甲型流感嚴重個案

衞生防護中心十月五日錄得一宗兒童流感嚴重個案，10歲男童確診甲型（H1）流感併發休克，在威爾斯親王醫院兒童深切治療部留醫、情況嚴重，他未接種本年度流感疫苗。自六月底起累計22宗兒童嚴重個案，九月開學後錄得近350宗學校流感樣疾病爆發，影響超過2 000人。

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小提琴家科帕欽卡雅與大提琴家嘉貝蒂十一月首度攜手在港獻藝（附圖）

康文署「音樂盛會二○二六」邀得小提琴家科帕欽卡雅與大提琴家嘉貝蒂，於十一月二日晚上八時在香港大會堂音樂廳首度同台獻藝，只此一場。曲目橫跨巴洛克短曲、二十世紀二重奏代表作及當代作品，並選奏科帕欽卡雅創作的《奇想曲》選段。門票分$280、$420、$550及$680，現於城市售票網發售；同日設免費音樂會前講座「閨蜜弦語」。

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.

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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。

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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。