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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羅淑佩恭賀港隊於亞殘運游泳及劍擊項目奪牌

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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林文健率團出席世衞西太平洋區域委員會會議

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」。

Sun Yuk-han: AI Is Just a Tool, Knowing How to Communicate with People and Being Trustworthy Are Equally Important

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.

Mabel Chan to Attend North Bund International Shipping Forum in Shanghai Tonight

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mabel Chan departs for Shanghai tonight to attend the 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum tomorrow, where she will take part in the opening ceremony and the International Maritime Main Forum to exchange views on international shipping development and strengthening cooperation. She will then visit a leading port enterprise to learn about its operations, and return to Hong Kong tomorrow evening. During her absence, Deputy Secretary Liu Chun-san will act as Secretary.

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李家超禮賓府會見亞投行行長鄒加怡 歡迎率團出席亞太經合組織財長會議

行政長官李家超在禮賓府與亞洲基礎設施投資銀行行長鄒加怡會面，歡迎她率團來港出席2026年亞太經合組織財政部長會議。李家超表示，特區政府全力支持亞投行在港設立辦事處的籌備工作，並歡迎亞投行進一步利用香港債券市場發行債券，引導國際資金投向優質綠色項目。亞太經合組織財長會議明日起一連兩日在香港舉行，是香港首次舉辦。

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林定國下午赴文萊出席中國—東盟成員國總檢察長會議

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。

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劉震及莊敏婷出席亞殘運開幕式 為中國香港代表團打氣

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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羅淑佩稱女童軍總會引領年輕女性認識家國放眼世界 培育社會領袖

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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陳茂波：能源價格高企與人工智能熱潮重塑世界經濟格局 香港具成就別人提升自己條件

財政司司長陳茂波在網誌表示，戰事導致能源價格持續高企及人工智能熱潮正同時重塑世界經濟格局。他引述國際貨幣基金組織預測，環球經濟增長由去年3.5%放緩至今年3.1%，香港今年增長預測獲上調至3.8%。他提出香港將從融通長期資本、拓寬幣種選擇、管理和分擔風險三方面著力，並指亞太區經濟合作組織財政部長會將首次在港舉行。

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林定國：香港將繼續積極配合大灣區爭議解決服務發展

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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文物保育專員辦事處辦「古蹟周遊樂」 介紹北都12處法定古蹟及歷史建築

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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任景信：新一批重點企業將再有全球十大藥廠來港

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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引進辦本月22日公布新一批重點企業名單 料十多至廿間落戶

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。

Yeung Ho Poi-yan Visits Gallant Garden on Chung Yeung Festival to Mourn Those Who Died on Duty, Lays Flowers in Tribute

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.

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特區政府大會堂紀念花園舉行儀式 悼念1941至45年為保衞香港捐軀人士

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。

Rosanna Law: Sites Being Sought for Discounted Set-Building Venues to Cut Local Film Production Costs

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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羅淑佩：有信心今年訪港旅客達5380萬人次

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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盧寵茂出席世界傳統醫藥大會 分享香港將中醫藥融入醫療系統

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂率團出席在北京舉行的2026世界傳統醫藥大會，於傳統醫藥政府論壇發言，分享香港將中醫藥融入醫療系統的策略方向。他表示，特區政府會加大推動中醫藥發展，透過香港中醫醫院和政府中藥檢測中心，推動純中醫及中西醫協作成為現代醫療體系的「香港模式」。代表團明日將參與「一帶一路」中醫藥發展論壇（部長級）圓桌對話，盧寵茂一行明日下午返港。

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亞洲汽車扭樽錦標賽香港站開幕 丘應樺：為香港盛事添多元化元素

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。

Paul Chan Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in Bangkok to Discuss Deeper Bilateral Trade and Financial Co-operation

Financial Secretary Paul Chan met the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in Bangkok to discuss deepening bilateral trade and financial co-operation and to promote the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. He also met the management team of a major French bank to exchange views on fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, and tokenised financial products, and invited the Thai side to attend the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong in January next year.

Tang Ping-Keung: 999 Service to Add Real-Time Video and AI Triage, Expected to Launch in 2028

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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羅淑佩：全年訪港旅客有信心達5380萬人次 將觀察演唱會旅客過關選擇

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。

Bar Association Welcomes Recommendation of Appointment of Lord Neuberger as Non-Permanent Overseas Judge of Court of Final Appeal

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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陳茂波稱香港加強與歐美等市場聯繫 亦深化與中亞等新興市場合作

財政司司長陳茂波在泰國曼谷出席國際貨幣基金組織及世界銀行集團年會，介紹香港首份《五年規劃》如何對接國家「十五五」規劃。他表示，香港在加強與歐美等成熟市場聯繫、匯聚國際資金的同時，亦會深化與東南亞、中東、中亞等新興市場的合作。他亦提到香港正豐富離岸人民幣投資產品，並推進黃金倉儲、清算交割及相關金融產品發展。

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選委會界別分組一般選舉再接獲5份提名表格

選委會界別分組一般選舉今日接獲5份提名表格，包括3份候選人提名表格及2份指定團體提名表格。候選人提名來自酒店界及工業界，團體提名全部來自內地港人團體代表。提名期自上周三開始至本月20日結束，至今累計接獲1115份候選人提名表格及40份指定團體提名表格。

Aurand Appointed as Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal from Another Common Law Jurisdiction

Chief Executive John Lee accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission and, after obtaining the consent of the Legislative Council, appointed Aurand as a non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal from another common law jurisdiction under the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance. Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal Andrew Cheung welcomed the appointment. Aurand retired as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in April 2017. After the appointment, the list will include 6 distinguished judges from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Lam Ting-kwok Attends Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week to Promote Hong Kong's Advantages and Sign Legal Services Co-operation Arrangement

Secretary for Justice Lam Ting-kwok attended the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week in Hainan to promote Hong Kong's professional services advantages and deepen Hainan-Hong Kong co-operation in legal and dispute resolution services. He encouraged aerospace enterprises in Hainan and across the country to choose Hong Kong law as the governing law of their contracts, and met with Qiu Lijun, Director of the Hainan Provincial Department of Justice, and signed a co-operation arrangement in the field of legal services, returning to Hong Kong in the evening.

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房屋局：宏福苑93.2%業主限期前簽署《買賣協議》

房屋局表示，大埔宏福苑8座共1850戶業主已於限期前簽署出售單位的《買賣協議》，佔單位總數93.2%，政府會繼續跟進契約轉讓手續。部分業主因遺囑認證、破產、業權爭議或身處境外等特殊情況未能如期簽署，政府會按個別情況酌情考慮作出適切安排。

Task Force on Developing Tourism Hotspots to Launch 4 Tourism Projects from Fourth Quarter, Covering KMB Depot, Railway Exhibition and Temple Rambles

The Task Force on Developing Tourism Hotspots, led by Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing, will gradually launch 4 tourism projects in the next stage from the fourth quarter of this year, covering industrial brands, miniature art, religious culture and district character themes. The projects include Hong Kong industrial brand tourism featuring the new Kowloon Motor Bus depot, the MTR "Railway Encounters" railway exhibition and Beijing Tong Ren Tang's Hong Kong production and research base, as well as a Hong Kong miniature city exhibition recreated by Madame Tussauds Hong Kong at The Peak Tower. There is also the promotion of in-depth religious culture tours, and the "Yuen Long Good Times" project jointly run by the Yuen Long District Office and district groups.

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政府11月12日中山紀念公園辦孫中山誕辰160周年紀念儀式

政府宣布將於11月12日上午在中山紀念公園舉行孫中山先生誕辰160周年官方紀念儀式，香港郵政同日發行特別郵票。政府部門和民間組織本月起舉辦展覽、講座、導賞、電影欣賞及內地交流團等連串紀念活動，相關資訊已上載孫中山紀念館官方網站及今日增設的專題網頁。

Government Plans to Regulate Price Lists of Private Healthcare Institutions, Private Hospital Measures to Take Effect as Early as August Next Year

The government plans to require licensed private healthcare institutions to provide bilingual Chinese and English price lists, and private hospitals to provide cost estimates for specified treatments and procedures, by way of subsidiary legislation, submitting the regulations to the Legislative Council by the end of the year, with the relevant measures taking effect as early as August next year. Prices must be stated as fixed prices or ranges, revisions must be published at least 7 days in advance, charges exceeding the estimate by 20 per cent or more require a written explanation, and non-compliant private hospitals face a maximum fine of $100,000.

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選委會界別分組一般選舉再接獲29份提名表格

選舉事務處表示，選委會界別分組一般選舉今日共接獲29份提名表格，其中26份候選人提名以建築、測量、都市規劃及園境界最多、有12份。提名期至本月20日結束，至今累計共接獲1112份候選人提名表格及38份指定團體提名表格。

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政府公布賣地計劃推售石門住宅地 提供約960個單位

政府公布10月至12月賣地計劃，將推售一幅位於沙田石門的住宅地，預計提供大約960個單位。發展局局長甯漢豪表示，今年首三季私人房屋土地供應預計合共提供15680個單位，已超越12600個單位的年度供應目標，但不會因純粹數字達標而放慢推地步伐。

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Says Government Can Collect Premium Under Land Lease If Anderson Road Developer Fails to Complete on Time

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said reinforcement bars at the Anderson Road residential project were not installed in accordance with the Buildings Ordinance, and the Buildings Department has prosecuted the contractor and professionals since last year. If the developer fails to complete the project on time, the government can collect premium under the land lease. She also said efforts are being made to complete the investigation into the lift incident at the new building of Queen Mary Hospital as soon as possible and submit a report to the Chief Executive, while the One Stanley case in Stanley remains under investigation.

Another New Drug Approved for Registration Under the '1+' Mechanism, Bringing Total to 23

The government announced that another new drug for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer has been approved for registration under the '1+' drug approval mechanism, bringing the total number of new drugs approved under the mechanism to 23. The drug has already been approved by the mainland China drug regulatory authority. After the Registration Committee under the Pharmacy and Poisons Board assessed the clinical data and sought the views of local experts, it concluded that the drug meets the standards of safety, efficacy and quality. The Department of Health has notified the applicant of the approval result.

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政府公布新一季賣地計劃 沙田石門住宅用地供應約960個單位

政府公布新一季賣地計劃，以招標推售沙田石門住宅用地，提供約960個單位，加上市建局土瓜灣道項目約1050個及7個私人土地發展項目約1835個，合計約3845個單位。發展局局長甯漢豪表示，今個財政年度首3季私人房屋土地供應合共約15680個單位，已超出12600個單位的供應目標，政府不會因數字達標而放慢步伐。今季另會推售沙田小瀝源用地興建專上學生宿舍，提供約600個宿位。

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生產力局成立本港首個具身智能及機械人訓練場 冀為新型工業注入動能

生產力局成立本港首個專注具身智能及人形機械人實景應用的訓練場，首階段匯聚7家技術夥伴及8家國際場景夥伴，應用於工業製造、智慧物流等領域。創新科技及工業局局長孫東表示，政府會向人工智能資助計劃額外注資10億元，截至今年4月底已資助超過390個、總額約11億元的人工智能相關項目。

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發展局局長甯漢豪下午就10月至12月賣地計劃會見傳媒

發展局局長甯漢豪下午在政府總部，就今年10月至12月賣地計劃會見傳媒。

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盧寵茂明赴北京出席世界傳統醫藥大會 將向官員介紹香港醫療發展

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂明日率代表團赴北京出席2026世界傳統醫藥大會，與國家衞生健康委員會、國家藥品監督管理局及北京市中醫藥管理局高層會面，介紹香港多項醫療衞生政策最新發展。代表團成員包括衞生署署長林文健及香港中醫醫院行政總監卞兆祥。盧寵茂將於本月18日返港，期間由副局長范婉雯署任醫衞局局長。