The dataset "Statistics on Fee Waivers for Diploma of Applied Education / Yi Jin Diploma" has been published on data.gov.hk, providing statistics on this fee waiver, with a monthly update frequency. There are currently 0 data resources listed, and historical data can be downloaded by date range.
data.gov.hk has added the "Statistical Data on Fee Reimbursement Under the Financial Assistance Scheme for Designated Evening Courses" (FAEAEC) dataset, updated monthly by the data provider. The dataset is classified as education data, and historical data is currently available for download and reference. The scheme involves statistics on fee reimbursement assistance for designated evening courses.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a video address at the dinner of the Hong Kong Professional Services Alliance that professional services must play the role of a "super converter", converting the technological and product strengths of mainland enterprises into international competitiveness. He urged the industry to actively participate in the discussion and formulation of international standards, and to enhance the ability to identify and manage risks amid the tide of artificial intelligence, noting that technology cannot assume professional responsibility on their behalf. He also expressed hope that the industry would give young people more experience in cross-disciplinary and cross-regional projects.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan began the second day of his visit to Nanjing, attending the Jiangsu Hong Kong Business Sharing Session and delivering a speech at the Enterprise Global Expansion Promotion Conference, encouraging Jiangsu enterprises to use Hong Kong as a base for deploying global business. He met with Jiangsu Governor Liu Xiaotao and proposed that the two places deepen cooperation in three areas: financing and treasury management, alignment with international standards, and making good use of international data resources and talent. The delegation departed for Hong Kong in the afternoon.
The Hong Kong Postal Employees' Union said that at the departmental consultative committee meeting in the morning, the Postmaster General announced that 261 new-recruitment postal officers unable to be converted to long-term civil service employment would receive special arrangements including a one-off in-service transfer scheme, with positions including Assistant Clerical Officer or Clerk Assistant. Those who have passed the probationary period will have uninterrupted service upon transfer, changing to a special probationary period of one year, with pay generally not lower than the original salary, and may retain their original pay points.
MTR said the fire beside the tracks near Lam Tin Station had been dealt with and Kwun Tong Line train services were gradually returning to normal. One affected passenger said that at the time they saw crowds heading towards the exits, and only learned online that a fire had broken out inside the station. They also said they had asked staff whether there were shuttle buses, but the reply was unclear. Another passenger's journey was delayed by about 5 to 10 minutes.
Radio Television Hong Kong's News Roundup provides a review of the news for 13 October 2026, with detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news and the international situation, keeping close to the latest hot topics. The page also features links to live video news and news briefings.
Chief Executive John Lee said at the Forum on Technology and New Quality Productive Forces that Hong Kong must dare to break down barriers, make good use of its advantages as an international financial centre, and guide diverse capital into the innovation and technology sector, adding that developing innovation and technology to lead new quality productive forces is already a question that must be answered. Zhang Yong, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office, said that the series of policy measures in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan are highly forward-looking, and he hoped everyone would strive to become practitioners, doers and实干家 of new quality productive forces.
The new Huanggang Port officially opened yesterday. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said traffic operations at the port were overall smooth, and the authorities would make good preparations for the Chung Yeung Festival long holiday. Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection said a total of 79,500 passenger trips were made for entry and exit on the opening day, with 8,000 vehicle trips.
The Environmental Protection Department said Hong Kong recorded higher-than-usual air pollution levels this afternoon, with the health risk category of the Air Quality Health Index at some air quality monitoring stations reaching the serious level. Light winds in the afternoon were unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants, while abundant sunshine promoted photochemical smog activity, causing ozone and fine particulates to form rapidly across the Pearl River Delta region. According to the Observatory's forecast, a fresh easterly airstream will reach the coast of Guangdong later tomorrow, by which time air quality is expected to improve.
A fire beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station on the MTR Kwun Tong Line has been extinguished by firefighters and MTR staff, and safety inspections are under way. Train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations are suspended. KMB has redeployed resources to strengthen services on routes 98, 98A, 296A, 600, 601 and 619, while Citybus has increased the frequency of routes E22A, 619X and 798 to ease passenger flow.
Why read this: The report lists the affected MTR sections and the specific route numbers strengthened by KMB and Citybus, allowing passengers to check their services immediately.
MTR said the trackside fire near Lam Tin Station has been dealt with, and Kwun Tong Line train services are gradually returning to normal. Related news reported by Radio Television Hong Kong.
A fire broke out beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station on the MTR Kwun Tong Line. Services between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station are suspended, while trains between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station run every 4 minutes. Lam Tin Station is being closed because there are no train services. MTR said free shuttle buses had arrived to carry passengers among Kwun Tong, Lam Tin and Yau Tong stations.
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The Judiciary urges the public to stay alert to suspicious emails and not to open them or follow their instructions. Recently, some members of the public received emails sent from the email domain "@pt.lu" falsely claiming to be issued by the Chief Clerk of the District Court, attached with a fake summons purportedly issued by the Judiciary. The Judiciary said summonses are only served by post or personal service and are not issued electronically. It has reported the incident to the police, and anyone who has provided information to the sender should contact the police immediately.
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.
Why read this: The Environmental Protection Department explains how light winds and abundant sunshine in the afternoon push up ozone, and gives tomorrow's improvement forecast along with health advice for children, the elderly and outdoor workers.
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A fire broke out beside the tracks at MTR Kwun Tong Line's Lam Tin Station, and service is suspended between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station, with trains running every 4 minutes between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station. MTR is arranging free buses between Kwun Tong, Lam Tin and Yau Tong stations, and urges passengers to allow ample travel time and consider using other lines or other means of transport.
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The Chief Executive in Council has approved the renewal of local free television licences for Hong Kong Television Entertainment, TVB and Cable TV Broadband for 12 years, and accepted the investment commitments for the first 6 years after renewal. The three licences will be valid from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2039, 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2039, and 31 May 2028 to 30 May 2040 respectively. Approved relaxation measures include expanding flexibility in broadcasting non-designated language programmes and reducing designated broadcasting hours, while increasing hours for local productions, English-language and national education-related programmes and strengthening subtitle requirements.
Why read this: The article lists the effective and expiry dates of the renewed licences for the three television broadcasters, allowing readers to verify the length of each service period and the implementation arrangements for the relaxed and enhanced requirements.
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The Hang Seng Index fell before turning higher, hitting an early low of 23987, down more than 280 points, before recovering in the afternoon and closing at the day's high of 24345, up 74 points, with turnover on the main board nearing $187.6 billion. Financial and property sub-indices rose by nearly 1 per cent or more, with Bank of China Hong Kong up more than 3 per cent and Shenzhou International up nearly 4 per cent, the biggest gainer among blue chips. The tech index fell nearly 1 per cent to 4136, with Hua Hong Semiconductor down more than half a per cent.