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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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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。
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Sun Yuk-han, speaking at a youth workplace education and training event, said artificial intelligence AI and economic transformation have brought many challenges, and many people in the AI era find it hard to find work and feel lost about the future. He believes AI is just a tool, and to enter certain industries one must be familiar with industry knowledge and also have basic soft skills in dealing with people, and whether one knows how to communicate with people and whether one is trustworthy are also very important.
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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。
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.
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.
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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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。
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香港女童軍總會在西九文化區舉行嘉年華慶祝成立110周年，文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩致辭稱總會是本港最具規模的女性青少年制服團體，多年來培育社會領袖。她指總會稍後將在啟德青年旅舍舉行「領袖旅程國際交流營」，讓海內外參加者認識香港懷舊玩意及國家非物質文化遺產，探討世界議題。
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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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律政司司長林定國表示，《施政報告》提出成立「加快粵港澳三地規則銜接和機制對接專組」，由律政司副司長統籌，期望今年年底或明年年初組成，明年初與內地開展工作。香港將繼續配合大灣區爭議解決服務發展，包括設立粵港澳大灣區仲裁及調解灣區標準推廣平台。三地去年12月發布的仲裁員及調解員名冊分別涵蓋143名仲裁員及233名調解員。
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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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發展局轄下文物保育專員辦事處本月至12月舉辦「古蹟周遊樂」，以「穿越北都」為主題，重點介紹北部都會區內12處法定古蹟及已獲評級的歷史建築。活動推出逾170個免費導賞團，並首次將導賞與開篷巴士結合，在指定周末提供「穿越北都‧開篷巴士古蹟遊」。今年適逢古物諮詢委員會成立50周年，巡迴展覽設專題展板回顧古諮會工作，並備有50周年誌慶印章供公眾收集蓋印。
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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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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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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。
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law says the government is pursuing a two-pronged approach to boost the local film industry, funding outstanding works with market value through the Film Development Fund on one hand, and setting up a dedicated support team to attract local and overseas production crews to film in Hong Kong and secure opportunities for local behind-the-scenes talent to take part in major international productions on the other. The authorities are actively seeking sites for discounted set-building venues to reduce local film production costs.
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，今年國慶黃金周訪港旅客超出預期，加上年尾有多場盛事及活動，有信心全年訪港旅客達到5380萬人次。她又指新皇崗口岸啟用後會觀察旅客出行模式有否改變，不擔心旅客即日來回影響消費。
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立法會主席李慧琼表示，立法會日前一連三天就本港首個五年規劃及本年度施政報告議案合併辯論，秘書處首次運用人工智能分析全部88位議員發言，製備科學化概覽。發言達214次、逐字紀錄約45萬字，首10個關鍵詞依次為人才、北都、創科、教育、數據/算力、大灣區/深港合作、AI/人工智能、金融/國際金融中心、青年、就業，其中77位議員提及「人才」。
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商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺出席「2026亞洲汽車扭樽錦標賽—香港站」開幕儀式時表示，這是香港首次舉辦這項亞洲汽車運動盛事，賽事選址灣仔海濱，匯聚不同地區車手。他指盛事是推動旅遊業和經濟發展的重要動力，並提到下月政府資助和促成、以超級遊艇及高端生活品味為題的嶄新展覽將在香港揭幕。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 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.
Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung says the Policy Address proposes enhancing the 999 emergency call service, adding a real-time video function and instantly transmitting report information to the Fire Services Department, so the fire services control centre can talk to the caller and view live footage at the same time. He also says artificial intelligence technology will be used to triage different types of reports, for example handling fire reports by priority, and it is currently estimated the new functions will launch in 2028.
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，今年頭9個月訪港旅客已有4070萬人次，較去年有雙位數增幅，對全年達到5380萬人次好有信心。她指新皇崗口岸星期一啟用，有多一個口岸選擇是好事，當局會觀察稍後大型演唱會，了解旅客使用哪個口岸出境。
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循道衛理楊震社會服務處獲社署發出公開籌款許可證，今日（十月十七日）上午七時至下午十二時三十分進行全港賣旗活動。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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公務員事務局向立法會提交文件，指現時約有10個退休公務員透過內地銀行戶口領取退休金。庫務署表示一直積極研究以人民幣發放退休金的建議，短期內可向退休公務員提供這項選擇。
This year marks the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen, the Father of the Nation. The government has announced that an official commemorative ceremony will be held on 12 November at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park to honour Sun Yat-sen's immortal contributions to national independence, social progress and the people's wellbeing. There are 43 official events in total, and cosmos will be planted beside the bronze statue in Sun Yat-sen Park, emulating the Father of the Nation's former residence.
The Development Bureau has submitted 8 pieces of subsidiary legislation to the Legislative Council to complement the new land title registration system, restricting search arrangements under the existing Land Registration Ordinance and for future new land, with searches permitted only for specified purposes or where accepted as serving the public interest. Applicants citing public interest must submit a declaration stating that the information will be used only for the declared purpose, and false or misleading statements carry criminal liability. The new search arrangements are tentatively set to take effect in the first half of next year.
The Hong Kong Bar Association welcomes the Chief Executive's acceptance of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission's recommendation to appoint Lord Neuberger as a non-permanent overseas judge of the Court of Final Appeal. The association believes that non-permanent overseas judges connect Hong Kong with the legal sectors of other common law jurisdictions around the world and help the city develop its unique jurisprudence, making a significant contribution to the rule of law in Hong Kong.
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「粵艇南下」正式實施，首批五艘來自深圳、珠海和廣州南沙的遊艇今日抵港，特區政府舉行首航儀式，署理財政司司長黃偉綸、運輸及物流局局長陳美寶、海事處處長王世發擔任主禮嘉賓。黃偉綸稱香港正積極發展成為亞洲遊艇樞紐，政府正推動機場、南丫島、香港仔和紅磡四個全新遊艇會建設，提供合共逾1,100個泊位。海事處6月推出三項便利遊艇訪港措施，同樣適用於海外遊艇。
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房屋局表示，隨着觀塘順利邨道和黃大仙竹園道兩個由校舍改建的項目於明年第一季落成，13個簡約公屋項目將全部落成，今日起全部開放接受申請。合資格人士將陸續收到申請表，下月6日或之前交回可獲優先處理，早前已遞交者不用再次提交。局方指約三萬個單位將於明年三月底前落成，截至上月底已收到超過44,900份申請。
Why read this: 房屋局公布13個簡約公屋項目全部開放申請，並列出下月6日或之前交表可獲優先處理的安排，合資格人士可核對自己是否在範圍內。