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警務處處長周一鳴表示，今年首8個月有2144名青少年因刑事罪行被捕，按年升23%。個案主要涉及傷人及嚴重毆打，多因瑣碎糾紛一時衝動，其次為詐騙及洗黑錢。警方剛發布最新一期《師長攻略 • 青少年陷阱解密》，並會安排網罪科等向學生提供培訓。
Why read this: 交代了首8個月青少年被捕的總數、按年升幅與主要案由，並說明警方將推出的防罪培訓安排。
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警方搗破活躍於西九龍的非華裔犯罪集團，拘捕127人，包括10名主腦及骨幹，檢獲超過200萬元現金及財物。集團以同鄉會作掩飾放高利貸，實際年利率可達3700厘，遠超法定48厘上限，並涉及製作偽造身份證、非法賭場等活動。有組織罪案及三合會調查科派臥底調查半年，過去兩日採取拘捕行動。
Why read this: 文中列出實際年利率3700厘、每萬元每日息100元等具體數字，可對照法定48厘上限衡量嚴重程度。
The Fire Services Department responded to a report today, breaking into a vacant shop on Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei and rescuing 3 kittens trapped deep inside the lightwell. The kittens were found to be physically unharmed after examination and have been handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for care and rehoming. The Fire Services Department urged members of the public not to take risks when discovering animals trapped in dangerous places, and to contact the Fire Services Department or relevant departments as soon as possible for handling.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶宣布「粵艇南下」下星期五舉行首航儀式，稍後公布更多消息。海事處已在大潭灣、赤柱灣、企嶺下海、大澳和淺水灣5個水域提供約115個指定泊位，朱立威認為首階段不會出現內地遊艇一窩蜂抵港，相信泊位足夠，但指泊位缺乏水、燃料等補給設施，建議政府跨部門協調。
On the fourth day of the nomination period for the general election of Election Committee subsectors, returning officers of the various subsectors received a further 72 nomination forms today, comprising 71 candidate nomination forms and 1 nomination form from a specified organisation. To date, the Electoral Office has received a total of 756 candidate nomination forms and 12 nomination forms from specified organisations, with the largest number of candidate nomination forms, 34, received by the "Representatives of Hong Kong Members of National-level Organisations" subsector. The nomination period began on Wednesday and will end on 20 October.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yiu attended the opening ceremony of the Thalassaemia Children's Fund ceramic exhibition and charity sale, saying that thalassaemia patients require long-term treatment and follow-up, and hoping that the exhibition would not only allow the public to appreciate ceramic artworks but also deepen their understanding of the disease. He also said that the fund has been raising public awareness through various forms and charity activities, and providing support to sick children and their parents.
Chief Secretary Chris Ip chaired a cross-departmental meeting at Huanggang Port to make final coordination for the opening the day after tomorrow, requiring all departments to make proper transition arrangements for Lok Ma Chau Control Point and Huanggang Port, and saying there must be no slackening in the final stage. He called for final tests of the clearance systems, inspection procedures, facilities and equipment, and emergency plans, the deployment of sufficient manpower during the initial opening period, and continued communication with relevant departments in Shenzhen. Chris Ip said the initial opening period was expected to be busier, and urged members of the public with no actual need to cross the border to refrain from turning up, avoiding a rush to visit and take photographs.
Why read this: Sets out the timing of the port's opening the day after tomorrow and the authorities' required transition arrangements, and explains that the initial opening period will be busier, urging members of the public to avoid turning up without reason.
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屯門富泰邨一名女童被途人發現手持兩大袋罐裝啤酒，事件經社交媒體揭發，女童父母涉嫌虐兒被捕。林正財說即將召開的多專業個案會議會提供合適意見予社署，相信社署作決定時會將兒童利益放首位，並強調恐嚇、呼喝會對兒童心理有很大影響。
The Centre for Food Safety reminds that illegally bringing regulated foods such as thoroughly uncooked game, meat, poultry and eggs into Hong Kong will lead to prosecution, and specially trained quarantine detection dogs have been deployed to step up interception at various land boundary control points. The Huanggang Port will commence operation next Monday; food is subject to statutory regulation regardless of whether it is vacuum-sealed or wrapped in foil, and meat that has been blanched but not thoroughly cooked likewise cannot be brought in.
The Transport Department working group on autonomous vehicle applications inspected and took a ride in the autonomous vehicle test project in Tung Chung, North Lantau, with the whole journey stable and smooth. It was the group's first on-site inspection. The North Lantau project was approved in February this year to extend the test route from the airport island to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and was approved at the end of July to add a remote backup operator for monitoring in addition to the backup operator on board. The Transport Department and the pilot operator will brief the proposed public experience activities at the Islands District Council Traffic and Transport Committee meeting on the 13th of this month.
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皇崗口岸將於10月12日上午6時30分正式開通，採用「一地兩檢」下的「合作查驗、一次放行」通關模式。新口岸設134條合作查驗自助通道及68個傳統人工櫃枱，已登記旅客排隊及出示證件各一次即可完成港深兩地出入境手續；合資格香港居民和內地訪客現可登記使用，往來仍須攜帶有效旅行證件。
Why read this: 列出開通時間、自助通道與人工櫃枱數目，合資格居民可據此了解登記安排與通關流程。
The Transport Department will adjust the Cross Border Coach terminus at San Tin Public Transport Interchange. After the Cross Border Coach completes its historic mission, passengers can transfer directly at the alighting and boarding area to 4 new franchised bus routes reaching Huanggang Control Point, and continue to use the air-conditioned waiting room. The department will also re-plan the alighting and boarding areas for tour buses, public light buses and New Territories taxis, with the relevant road improvement works to be completed before Huanggang Control Point comes into service.
Why read this: The announcement specifies the adjustment arrangements for the Cross Border Coach terminus, the number of bus routes available for interchange, and the deadline for the road improvement works.
One new confirmed monkeypox case in Hong Kong, a 29-year-old man in stable condition, has been sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation treatment, with clinical samples testing positive for the monkeypox virus. He had high-risk sexual contact with men during the incubation period. The Centre for Health Protection said that in recent months, more than half of the cases involved finding unfamiliar sexual partners through dating apps, and contact tracing was not possible for some cases, urging the public to keep contact details of their sexual partners.
Secretary for the Civil Service Yeung Ho Poi-yin said an independent committee report on the Wing Fook Court fire was expected before the end of this month, and the authorities would make improvements or pursue accountability according to the improprieties identified in the report. She said that if the report clearly identified misconduct by individual civil servants or there was prima facie evidence, disciplinary action could not be ruled out from being launched directly. In addition, Hongkong Post will not issue long-term employment terms to employees who completed their probation in September, and will instead renew their contracts for two years.
Why read this: The Secretary for the Civil Service explained that the independent committee's report is expected to be submitted before the end of this month, and set out the criteria for deciding whether to make improvements, pursue accountability or initiate disciplinary proceedings based on its contents once it is released.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶宣布，粵港澳遊艇自由行「粵艇南下」將於下星期五舉行首航儀式，稍後公布更多消息。她又在網誌提到港珠澳大橋將迎來開通八周年，國慶假期經大橋口岸出入境客流超過67萬人次，雙向車流逾17萬輛次。
Why read this: 網志列出國慶假期經港珠澳大橋口岸的客流與車流數字，可對照大橋開通八周年的使用量變化。
The Hong Kong Cycling Festival will be held tomorrow. Police said the main road closure arrangements will begin at 1am on Sunday, with roads reopening at about 1pm on Sunday. The Transport Department said 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes will be diverted, shortened or have stop locations changed in phases. The 56km non-competitive event will for the first time adopt a route covering five tunnels and three bridges, including the new section of the Central Kowloon Route.
Why read this: Road closures begin at 1am on Sunday and last until about 1pm, affecting 120 franchised bus routes, allowing readers to check their travel arrangements accordingly.
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰表示，政府會謹慎及全面檢視2033年屆滿的兩電管制協議，認為2033年後香港電力市場需要改變，做到供電更穩定、價格更具競爭力，以配合數據中心等新產業需求。零碳能源目標由現時25%增至2030年的30%，當局準備在將軍澳132區填海興建大型接電站，引入來自內地的新輸電電纜，已向立法會申請撥款並準備動工。
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公務員事務局局長楊何蓓茵稱本月推出的公務員評核機制優化措施第一期涉及100個職系、約4萬1千人，佔整體職系二至三成。當局要求部門揀選核心管理職系參與，約5%員工將獲評為第四至第六級評級。對於6萬名已達頂薪點公務員會否被用作交人頭，她稱毋須擔心。
Why read this: 公布列出第一期涉及100個職系、約4萬1千人，以及約5%員工獲第四至第六級評級，讀者可據此核對影響範圍。
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施政報告提出設立處理大廈管理糾紛三層機制，民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟表示，第一層由區議員以經驗和網絡處理調解，未能解決就轉介第二層專業調解服務，第三層交由法庭處理。她表示當局會為區議員提供調解技巧培訓，並指大維修問題若由業主、法團和顧問理性討論，可加強大廈管理的監察作用。
Why read this: 說明了三層機制各自由區議員、專業調解服務和法庭負責，並點出區議員需要接受調解技巧培訓。
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said the authorities will strengthen 'Green@Community', adopting 24-hour smart recycling bins and machines to improve convenience, and the mobile app already has 1.2 million users. He said Hong Kong's average PM2.5 level is around 15, making it one of the cities with the best air quality in the country. Hong Kong's first five-year plan sets binding targets for environmental protection, and the authorities are very confident of meeting them.
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愛達郵輪發布第二艘國產大型郵輪「愛達·花城號」航線及產品布局，明年正式以香港為母港，今年11月啟航並造訪香港。2027年將全面展開香港母港航季，預計營運近20個郵輪航次，增設3個海上游航次。該船全長341米、總噸位超過14萬，設2130間客房和套房，可容納約5232名旅客。
The HKSAR Government expressed firm opposition and strong condemnation of the biased and false smears in the Hong Kong-related parts of the European Parliament's "Report on EU-China Political Relations", stressing that the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance have been implemented fully and accurately. The Government noted that more than six years after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong ranked first globally in initial public offering fundraising in 2025, while the overall ranking in the Rule of Law Index 2025 remained high. The authorities urged the European Parliament to immediately stop smearing and slandering Hong Kong and interfering in the city's affairs.
The Legislative Council issued a statement saying that the European Parliament's report on EU-China political relations made false and biased allegations about Hong Kong, strongly condemning them and urging the other side to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong's development and interfering in Hong Kong's affairs. A spokesperson said the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance effectively safeguard national security, and Hong Kong continues to be rated as the world's freest economy, ranked second globally in world competitiveness and third globally as an international financial centre. Regarding the "Jimmy Lai case" and the "45-person conspiracy to subvert state power" case mentioned in the report, the spokesperson criticised the European Parliament's demand to release convicted persons as putting politics above court verdicts.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially come into service next Monday, and KMB will launch three new routes on the same day — B10, B11 and NB73 — operating to Kwai Tsui Estate in Kwai Fong, Tin Fu in Tin Shui Wai, and Sha Tin Town Centre respectively. The three routes, together with over 100 KMB and Long Win routes, offer transfer discounts, under which the lower of the two fares can be waived. From next Monday to 11 November, Octopus cardholders aged 12 to 64 who accumulate 4 trips on the above routes to and from Huanggang Port can receive a rebate of up to $20 in Octopus stored value, with a maximum of two claims totalling $40.
Why read this: Lists the numbers, destinations and rebate thresholds of the three new routes, allowing readers to check whether the routes they usually take will benefit.
One Stanley developer Chik Wai Limited announced that, in addition to the original three-year "defects liability period", it will provide owners with an additional six years of structural maintenance for the property from the date of handover, and will bear the cost of engaging an independent qualified professional to carry out inspections. The floor slab reinforcement in some of the detached houses concerned does not comply with the plans, and the Buildings Department is conducting further investigations into certain construction quality issues; departmental information shows that the overall structure of the units concerned does not present any obvious danger.
On the third day of the nomination period for the general election of the Election Committee subsectors, the returning officers for each subsector received a further 225 nomination forms today, including 220 candidate nomination forms and 5 nomination forms from specified organisations. The nomination period began on Wednesday and will end on 20 October. The Electoral Office has so far received a total of 685 candidate nomination forms and 11 nomination forms from specified organisations. The subsector for representatives of the rural committees in the New Territories received the most candidate nomination forms, with 50, followed by grassroots organisations with 27 in total.
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食安中心呼籲市民不要食用Marks & Spencer一款進口預先包裝沙律及一款青醬，因產品可能受致病菌沙門氏菌污染，業界須即時停售。涉事沙律為285克裝、最佳食用期限10月8至11日，青醬為115克裝、期限10月8至13日。進口商ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited已按指示停售下架並展開回收。
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發展局局長甯漢豪與保安局局長鄧炳強在立法會表示，政府將修訂《建築物條例》及《消防條例》，加強規管樓宇維修及消防裝置。甯漢豪指會擴大修訂範圍、加強對業界違規懲罰，目標今年年底提交立法建議；鄧炳強指會引入消防裝置責任人制度、提升罰則和刑責，目標年底前向立法會提交修訂條例草案。
Why read this: 兩位局長交代了修例的具體方向和提交時間表，並列出未來五年更換350公里高齡水管的目標。
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said in the Legislative Council that a three-tier mechanism for handling building management disputes will be launched next year, helping neighbours resolve disputes through early intervention by district councillors and professional mediation. The authorities aim to submit amendment proposals for the Buildings Management Ordinance to the Legislative Council within this year; the "Integrated Estate Management" scheme will be rolled out in districts with service needs in 2027/28 for a period of two years.
政制及內地事務局局長謝小華在立法會表示，特區政府會與選舉管理委員會緊密合作，全力籌備11月22日舉行的選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉，以及明年舉行的行政長官選舉和區議會選舉。她又提到香港五年規劃提出深化愛國主義教育、國民教育、國家安全教育以及價值觀教育，結合日常教學培育下一代。
Radio Television Hong Kong's News Round-up published a review of the news for 9 October 2026, uploaded at 19:53. The content provides detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news, international developments and other news, keeping close to the latest hot topics.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chief executive Bonnie Chan said artificial intelligence would be used to screen whether new listed companies meet disclosure requirements, and stressed that although there are large numbers of new listings queuing up to list in Hong Kong, the quality of listed companies will not be compromised. She also said Hong Kong's cash equities market has the capacity to shorten the settlement cycle to "T+1", and if implemented, supporting measures would be put in place to help the market adapt.
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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。
Why read this: 公布列明開通時間、開通儀式安排及口岸可應付的最高峰旅客人次，讀者可核對出行安排與運作容量。
Some political parties hope that Huanggang Port can increase the number of high-end mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong to spend. The Tourism Promotion Association believes that the opening of the new port will bring business opportunities, and expects that many tour groups will use Huanggang Port to travel to the mainland in the next 6 to 9 months.
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立法會表決通過《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案，行政長官李家超感謝議員深入探討並提出不同意見，承諾政府會仔細分析研究，確保施政落到實處。李家超指特區政府制定《香港第一個五年規劃》，主動對接國家「十五五」規劃。今年《施政報告》主題為「以長遠謀全局、以改革開新篇、促發展創機遇、惠民生向未來」。
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中聯辦主任周霽出席香港中國企業協會活動，向駐港中資企業提出三點希望，包括堅守一國之本、善用兩制之力，主動對接五年規劃，着力培育新動能、新優勢、新增長點。他又指香港是中資企業「出海」關鍵樞紐之一，希望中企協會和海外綜合服務香港站與香港特區出海專班「一推一拉」、協同發力，吸引更多企業來港發展、借港出海。
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung said the first phase of the civil service appraisal system enhancement scheme would be implemented in 100 ranks, starting with appraisal cycles beginning on or after 1 October 2026. The effectiveness would be reviewed after two appraisal cycles, and the scheme would be extended to more ranks over the next 5 years. She also mentioned strengthening the accountability system for department heads, promoting a management system with clear rewards and penalties, and continuing to monitor the use of the streamlined mechanism for ordering the retirement of civil servants whose performance is persistently unsatisfactory.
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維園農曆年宵市場一連三日公開競投結束，400個攤位全部租出，總收入超過865萬元，三日共吸引約1320人次進場。食環署表示共租出180個濕貨、4個快餐及216個乾貨攤位，普通型乾貨平均競投價約2萬1千元，最高成交價6萬4千元是底價的7.5倍。東涌達東路花園年宵市場競投將於下星期一在荔枝角政府合署舉行。
After three days of debate, the Legislative Council passed the motion of thanks on the Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address. Chief Secretary Eric Chan concluded that the five-year plan sets out systematic arrangements for economic and social development over the next five years, and will promote innovation and technology development and new industrialisation, with the Northern Metropolis serving as the main growth engine for higher education and innovation and technology development. The Government will also continue to improve livelihood areas such as housing, healthcare, education and elderly care, and will improve the legal system for safeguarding national security in line with the holistic approach to national security.
Multiple government departments mobilised about 150 people near Lion Rock Country Park for a cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue exercise, simulating 25 hikers encountering a wildfire. The Fire Services Department deployed about 90 fire and ambulance personnel, deploying large drones to drop water bombs and using artificial intelligence to analyse wildfires, in preparation for operational deployment during the Chung Yeung Festival, while also urging the public not to leave embers when sweeping graves or hiking.