Transport Department working group on autonomous vehicle applications inspects Tung Chung test project in North Lantau

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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食安中心提醒新皇崗口岸啟用前勿非法攜帶未徹底煮熟野味肉類入境

食環署食安中心提醒市民，新皇崗口岸將於十月十二日啓用，從任何口岸返港均不得非法攜帶未經徹底煮熟的野味、肉類、家禽和蛋類入境。根據《進口野味、肉類、家禽及蛋類規例》（第132AK章），相關食物須附來源地衞生證明書或食環署書面准許，違例者最高可罰款五萬元及監禁六個月，二○二五年食安中心共對2 148宗個案提出檢控。

「漁農自然Chill好玩」博覽展示本地漁農自然生態多樣性（附圖）

漁農自然護理署今日（10月10日）起一連兩日，在將軍澳東港城舉辦「漁農自然Chill好玩」博覽，展出特色展覽、工作坊、導賞團及「優鮮港品」零售攤位，免費入場，開放時間為中午12時至晚上7時。

Transport Department to adjust Cross Border Coach terminus at San Tin Public Transport Interchange, enhancing interchange arrangements

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.

Transport Department Working Group on Promotion of Autonomous Vehicle Applications Inspects North Lantau Tung Chung Self-driving Car Testing Project

Members of the Transport Department Working Group on Promotion of Autonomous Vehicle Applications inspected the North Lantau Tung Chung self-driving car testing project on 10 October, taking a ride in an autonomous private car, with the journey proceeding steadily and smoothly. The North Lantau project was approved in February this year to extend the testing route to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and was further approved at the end of July to add remote standby operator monitoring. 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 13 October.

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律政司副司長張國鈞在粵港澳大灣區法律與政策論壇2026致辭

律政司副司長張國鈞十月十日在粵港澳大灣區法律與政策論壇2026致辭，指《施政報告》宣布成立的「加快粵港澳三地規則銜接和機制對接專組」將於明年第一季成立。專組將擬備深港規則銜接清單，計劃以深圳作先行先試平台；律政司並會在今年年底共同設立粵港澳大灣區仲裁及調解灣區標準推廣平台。

HKSAR Government condemns European Parliament's so-called report slandering Hong Kong

The HKSAR Government firmly opposes and strongly condemns the European Parliament's report on EU-China political relations, saying its Hong Kong-related content is biased and inaccurate, and urges it to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong and interfering in Hong Kong's affairs. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law more than six years ago, Hong Kong has maintained its ranking as the world's freest economy, ranked first globally in IPO fundraising in 2025, and maintained a high overall ranking in the Rule of Law Index 2025.

Yeung Ho Poi-yin: authorities will make improvements or pursue accountability according to the report of the independent committee on the Wing Fook Court fire

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.

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陳美寶：粵艇南下下星期五舉行首航儀式 稍後公布更多消息

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。

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衞生防護中心調查一宗猴痘確診個案 並增設疫苗接種點堵截傳播鏈

衞生防護中心十月十日表示正調查一宗涉及29歲男子的猴痘確診個案，本月接種劑數較上月同期急增逾70%。今年累計錄得30宗個案，八月至今新增21宗，佔全年七成，大部分病人未曾接種疫苗。中心已在衞生防護中心大樓增設接種中心，並將於旺角及油麻地加開外展接種服務。

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謝展寰稱政府會謹慎全面檢視2033年屆滿的兩電管制協議

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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楊何蓓茵：100個職系納入公務員評核機制優化措施首期 涉4.1萬人

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。

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麥美娟：處理大廈管理糾紛三層機制分區議員、專業調解和法庭三層

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。

Tse Chin-wan says public understands importance of waste reduction and recycling; authorities to strengthen 'Green@Community' measures

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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多倫多經貿辦支持香港天籟敦煌樂團首登加拿大演出

多倫多經貿辦支持香港天籟敦煌樂團十月首次到加拿大演出，於十月九日及十日（多倫多時間）在多倫多及渥太華舉行《敦煌迴響》音樂會及專題講座，活動吸引逾千人出席。音樂會由八位香港青年樂師以仿古樂器演繹原創作品，結合源自敦煌壁畫的動態影像；講座由前敦煌研究院院長趙聲良博士主講。巡演獲香港特區政府文化體育及旅遊局資助。

HKSAR Government strongly condemns biased and false smears in so-called European Parliament report on Hong Kong

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.

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特區政府強烈不滿和反對歐洲議會發表歐中政治關係報告

特區政府十月九日堅決反對並嚴厲譴責歐洲議會發表的歐中政治關係報告中涉港部分，指其偏頗失實，敦促對方立即停止詆毀抹黑及干涉香港事務。政府指《香港國安法》實施六年多以來，香港維持世界自由經濟體排名第一，二○二五年公開招股集資額位居全球首位。

LegCo urges European Parliament to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong's development

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.

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立法會：政制及內地事務局局長就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》的議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論（第六節）致辭

政制及內地事務局局長謝小華十月九日在立法會就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》的議案及《行政長官2026年施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，回應「一國兩制」、「愛國者治港」及愛國主義教育政策範疇。《施政報告》宣布把陝西省延安革命紀念館列為第二個香港特區在內地的青少年愛國主義教育基地。政府將籌備下個月二十二日舉行的選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉，以及明年的行政長官選舉和區議會一般選舉。

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食安中心呼籲停食Marks & Spencer沙律及青醬 或受沙門氏菌污染

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。

LegCo passes motion supporting five-year plan

The Legislative Council today passed a motion supporting the first five-year plan of the HKSAR and a motion of thanks on the 2026 Policy Address, with Chief Executive John Lee expressing his gratitude. He said the five-year plan proactively aligns with the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan, while the Policy Address is the annual action plan for putting the five-year plan into practice, and the two documents are closely connected. This year's Policy Address is themed "Plan for the Overall Situation with a Long-term Vision, Open a New Chapter through Reform, Advance Development and Create Opportunities, and Benefit Livelihood towards the Future", advancing the first year's work under the five-year blueprint.

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香港警察學院與三間專上院校續辦應用教育文憑學警預備訓練課程

香港警察學院十月九日與明愛社區書院、香港專業進修學校及香港科技專上書院簽訂第二期合作備忘錄，續辦二○二七／二八至二○二九／二○三○學年應用教育文憑學警預備訓練課程。課程為期一年共600學時，學歷相當於DSE五科第二級，首輪收生將於二○二六年十二月接受報名。

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食安中心呼籲不要食用兩款疑受沙門氏菌污染的 Marks & Spencer 進口沙律及青醬

食物安全中心呼籲市民不要食用兩款 Marks & Spencer 進口預先包裝沙律及青醬，因產品疑受沙門氏菌污染，進口商 ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited 已按指示停售下架並展開回收。兩款產品來源地為英國，此日期或之前食用期限為2026年10月8日至13日，市民可於辦公時間致電熱線 8 0093 1457 查詢回收事宜。

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選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日再接獲225份提名表格

選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日（十月九日）再接獲225份提名表格，包括220份候選人提名表格及五份指定團體提名表格。提名期由十月七日開始，至今累計接獲685份候選人提名表格及11份指定團體提名表格，提名期將於十月二十日結束。

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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

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。

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak: Three-tier mechanism for building management disputes to be launched next year, with district councillors intervening early and professional mediation

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.

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勞福局長孫玉菡：屯門懷疑受虐女童三姊弟獲安排緊急臨時住宿

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，社署認為屯門懷疑受虐女童三姊弟不適宜立即回家，會在有定案前安排緊急臨時住宿。三人最快一、兩日內出院，社署最快約一個多星期後召開多專業個案會議，視乎評估或向法庭申請照顧或保護令，當局正檢視其領取綜援狀況。

謝小華：全力籌備11月22日選委會選舉及明年特首、區議會選舉

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。

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發展局局長甯漢豪在立法會交代五年更換350公里高齡水管計劃

發展局局長甯漢豪十月九日在立法會致辭，公布未來五年更換或修復350公里高齡水管，比目前翻一番。計劃包括構建智慧水網和加設跨海管道，目標今年底向立法會匯報部署、明年向財委會申請撥款。樓宇安全方面將年底提交《建築物條例》修訂建議，市建局檢討明年內提出建議。

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民青局局長立法會致辭：《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論（第六節）

民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟在立法會就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，介紹地區治理及愛國主義教育工作。地區治理領導委員會將在二○二六至二七年度跟進至少八項新地區議題。民政總署目標今年內向立法會提交修訂《建築物管理條例》建議，並於二○二七年度推出大廈管理糾紛三層機制。

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公務員事務局局長立法會致辭：未來五年推進並鞏固公務員管理制度改革

公務員事務局局長楊何蓓茵十月九日在立法會致辭，談未來五年公務員管理。公務員評核制度優化計劃將在100個職系實施，當局今年第四季完成修訂《公務人員（管理）命令》及《公務人員（紀律）規例》，並由二○二七年起為政府僱員推出照顧家庭假。

John Lee: Targets for the next five years include new breakthroughs in economic development

John Lee said in a speech at a forum that the main targets for the next five years include driving new breakthroughs in economic development and making major progress in integrating into and serving the country's overall development. He said Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan is both an action plan for better seizing national and international opportunities, and a pathway for continuously improving the well-being of citizens.

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李家超感謝議員提出不同意見 政府會確保施政落到實處

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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勞工及福利局局長為建造業安全卓越大獎2026分享會暨頒獎典禮致辭

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡十月九日為建造業安全卓越大獎2026分享會暨頒獎典禮主禮致辭，該獎項由勞工處與職業安全健康局首次合辦，今年收到八百份參賽申請，競逐九個獎項類別。勞工處今年優化了《安全使用移動式升降工作平台指引》，並於七月底在憲報公布《竹棚架工作安全守則》及《金屬棚架工作安全守則》。地盤全面禁煙執法下，違規吸煙僱員將被處定額罰款三千元。

「建造業安全卓越大獎2026」表揚業界安全典範

勞工處和職業安全健康局今日舉行「建造業安全卓越大獎2026」分享會暨頒獎典禮，25間機構、23支團隊及97位工友獲頒獎項。大獎共設九個參賽項目，錄得超過800個參賽項目，今年主題為「工地防墮」、「重型機械操作安全」及「工地整理」。

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周霽籲駐港中資企業堅守一國之本善用兩制之力

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。

Civil service appraisal system enhancement scheme to launch this month, first phase covering 100 ranks

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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新皇崗口岸十月十二日上午六時三十分開通 四部門公布交接安排

新皇崗口岸將於十月十二日上午六時三十分開通，入境處、香港海關、運輸署及警務處公布新舊口岸交接、清關與交通安排。該時刻前旅客仍須使用落馬洲管制站，新口岸跨境車輛設「聯合一站式」车道一次過辦妥兩地手續。落馬洲—皇崗穿梭巴士最後一班北行班車於當日上午六時十五至二十分由新田公共運輸交匯處開出。

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《稅款豁免（宏福苑）令》刊憲 寬免業主及居民兩課稅年度稅款

行政長官會同行政會議已作出《稅款豁免（宏福苑）令》並於十月九日刊憲，寬免大埔宏福苑業主、居民及火災中身亡人士的稅款。豁免涵蓋二○二四／二五課稅年度應繳稅款餘額及二○二五／二六課稅年度的稅款，《豁免令》將於十月十四日提交立法會省覽。

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立法會：政務司司長就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》的議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論總結發言

政務司司長陳國基十月九日在立法會總結《香港第一個五年規劃》議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論，懇請議員支持。他指政府會仔細跟進議員意見，以北部都會區作為高等教育和創新科技發展的主要增長引擎，持續改善房屋、醫療、教育等民生範疇。