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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂表示，公營醫療收費改革後，政府對公營醫療服務維持高達95%資助，費用減免機制覆蓋人數由約90萬增至約200萬。截至上月30日，醫管局共接獲33萬1951宗減免申請，超過30萬宗獲批，全額減免人數由全年少於1.4萬人增至超過25萬人。全年收費上限一萬元機制已有20655名病人獲批申請。
Why read this: 文中列出減免申請批核率、急症室分流與達標率等具體數字，讀者可據此核對改革的實際成效。
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰在立法會書面答覆指，財政司司長領導的跨部門監察燃油供應專責組已推出多項限期措施，柴油補貼、商用車輛隧道費減免及液化石油氣補貼已分別於六月三十日、七月十六日和三十日結束。18億元撥款的審核仍未完成；基本綜合消費物價指數按年升幅由首兩個月平均1.3%升至8月1.9%。
Why read this: 答覆列出18億元柴油補貼撥款的審核進度，以及基本通脹由首兩個月平均1.3%升至8月1.9%，可核對油價對民生的實際影響。
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通訊局十月七日就聲音廣播牌照續期申請展開為期兩個月的公眾諮詢，商業電台及新城電台已提交續期申請。兩家牌照有效期為十二年，由二○一六年八月二十六日至二○二八年八月二十五日屆滿，通訊局將一併處理。公眾可在二○二六年十月七日至十二月六日期間以書面提交意見，並可參加十一月七日的網上公眾諮詢會，通訊局會在二○二七年五月或之前向行政長官會同行政會議提交建議。
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文體旅局局長羅淑佩書面回覆姚柏良議員提問，指鯉魚門海旁改善計劃設施已於二○二五年六月全面啟用，西灣河—三家村途經鯉魚門的特別渡輪班次因乘客量持續偏低已終止。運輸署已於二○二六年八月二十四日增設專線小巴第24S號線接駁油塘站至鯉魚門，沿途另設20支方向指示牌。
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政府書面答覆立法會指，沒有就「復古經濟」佔本地生產總值作分項統計，但會透過多項措施支援企業升級轉型。工業貿易署將透過「四合一」中小企業服務中心舉辦品牌研討會和工作坊，支援中小企制訂品牌發展策略。文創處將推展「油蔴地警署光影之旅」第二期，預期在二○二七年年初開幕。
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政府產業署就位於九龍啟成街3號機電工程署總部大樓1樓部分地方的政府食堂租用權招標，租用期三年，可按條文續租三年，供在大樓工作的政府僱員等人士膳食。有興趣實地視察的投標者須於十月二十一日或之前致電預約，投標書須於十月二十八日中午十二時前放入北角政府合署的投標箱，逾期不受理。
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰書面答覆立法會，指電動的士資助計劃已發出五輪邀請，3,578輛接受配額、1,152輛完成領牌。業主不參與多因經濟環境轉變，限期可個別彈性處理。截至二○二六年八月底未淘汰的歐盟四期柴油非專利巴士及小巴為310輛及82輛，政府不延長申請期限。
Why read this: 答覆列出電動的士資助計劃各輪邀請的接受與領牌數目，以及歐盟四期柴油車淘汰進度，可核對三千輛目標與實際差距。
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan written reply to the Legislative Council: the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department thoroughly cleans public toilets under its purview at least twice daily, and the contract stipulates that contractors must repair minor damaged facilities within 24 hours. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has installed air purification systems in more than 130 public toilets, while another 15 public toilets are equipped with the "Smart Public Toilet System" for real-time monitoring of odours. The authorities said that adding washbasins inside toilet cubicles would reduce the total number of cubicles and increase the risk of slips, and that they would closely monitor design trends.
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創新科技署十月十二日至十二月十一日期間，接受二○二六／二七年度「內地與香港科技合作資助計劃」下的粵港及深港聯合資助項目申請。本次徵集聚焦前沿科技領域與戰略性新興產業，所有申請須由香港與內地的申請機構共同提出，並分別向創科署及內地當局提交。計劃詳情載於創新及科技基金網頁，查詢可聯絡基金秘書處。
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui attended the London Bullion Market Association's Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 in Sorrento, Italy, outlining the development of Hong Kong's gold trading ecosystem. The trial operation of Hong Kong's central gold clearing and settlement system has received an ideal response, with 11 banks serving as temporary direct participants in the settlement system, which will commence formal operation in the first quarter of next year; the London Bullion Market Association will also co-host an Asian forum in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Gold Clearing Company Limited in April next year.
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰書面答覆何俊賢議員提問，指外地大學研究發現紙、竹、膠和玻璃飲管均含PFAS，但一般正常使用下釋出化學物總量遠低於引發健康風險的臨界值。綠色餐具平台供應商須提交認可實驗所的物料測試報告，香港品質保證局自二○二四年起邀請供應商為產品性能和質量（包括PFAS）補交證明。當局對包括PHA在內的生物可降解塑膠保持開放態度，會適時檢視及調整監管策略。
Chan Chun-ying suggested in a LegCo joint debate that efforts be made to secure gold reserves from the People's Bank of India, India and ASEAN central banks to be stored in Hong Kong, in order to enhance physical scale and credibility. Kan Wai-man, meanwhile, advocated that, with suppliers' consent, government expenditure on cross-boundary infrastructure procurement in the Northern Metropolis be paid in renminbi. Cheung Pui-kong expressed hope that the Kai Tak Line could connect to Kai Tak Hospital, facilitating residents' cross-district medical visits.
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政務司司長陳國基十月七日在立法會動議香港首個《五年規劃》（2026—2030年）議案，促請議員支持。規劃訂立強化四大中心、加快北部都會區建設、深化粵港澳大灣區合作等六大範疇，並配套年度施政報告、財政預算案與述職匯報的落實機制。
Why read this: 開場發言列出《五年規劃》六大範疇與落實框架，並披露諮詢期舉辦超過100場諮詢會、收到超過17 000份意見書，讀者可據此核對規劃的民意基礎。
The Legislative Council held a joint debate over three days on Hong Kong's five-year plan and the new Policy Address. Chief Secretary Christopher Hui said that implementing the five-year plan is a massive and complex systems project that requires a sound implementation safeguard mechanism, and that putting the plan into practice is the key to success. The five-year plan covers six major areas, including strengthening the four centres, accelerating development of the Northern Metropolis and deepening development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Chief Executive will set out key annual tasks through the Policy Address each year, while the Budget will provide resource support.
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警方十月七日在跑馬地實施特別交通措施，直至賽事完結、觀眾離場、交通恢復正常。日間賽馬日的封路改道中午十二時起實施，晚間賽馬日晚上六時起實施。學車人士在首場賽事前一小時三十分至末場賽事後一小時禁止駛入指定道路，違例停泊車輛會被拖走或票控。
The HKSAR Government has launched the 'Cross-boundary Public Services' (CBPS) dataset on DATA.GOV.HK, aiming to provide convenient cross-boundary services for businesses and the public in Guangdong and Hong Kong, and to promote public services and investment in the Greater Bay Area. The data is provided in CSV format, covering the responsible bureaux, departments and relevant organisations, service categories and descriptions, and relevant links. It is updated once a quarter and falls under the technology and broadcasting category.
From 1 April 2026, accommodation services for young persons on probation and high-risk young people, and accommodation services for young people in crisis, will be merged and renamed accommodation services for high-risk young people and young persons on probation. The relevant list is published on data.gov.hk and updated as necessary.
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港協暨奧委會舉行中國香港代表團授旗典禮，15位運動員將出戰達卡青奧會12個體育項目。第四屆青年奧林匹克運動會10月31日至11月13日在塞內加爾達卡舉行。文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，當局已將藝術及體育發展基金的參賽資助比例由九成提升至百分百。
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is trialling a reservation system at the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Reservoir East Dam in Sai Kung. About 1,160 people visited today, and foot traffic along the trail and at the viewing platform was generally smooth. A department questionnaire showed that most visitors felt crowd flow was clearly controlled and the viewing platform was smoother than before. Last night, the three campsites at Ham Tin Wan, Long Ke Wan and Tai Wan had about 190 tents in total, with hygiene and order in good condition.
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食安中心發現預先包裝竹筍樣本含防腐劑二氧化硫但標籤未標明其作用類別及名稱，已指令受影響批次停售、下架及回收。產品為內地來源的「高山細筍」，品牌「集森」，零售商HKTV Mall，二氧化硫含量本身符合法例，樣本由恆常食物監測計劃從一間網上商店檢取。
Why read this: 材料列明涉事產品名稱、品牌與零售商，並區分含量合規與標籽違規兩件事，方便市民核對手上批次。
Chief Executive John Lee said the HKSAR Government will continue to promote the full upgrading of CEPA, facilitating the connection between Hong Kong's professional services and the mainland's huge market. In a video address at the anniversary celebration dinner of the Hong Kong Association of Professional and Senior Executives, he said rules and mechanisms would be promoted to be aligned, facilitating the two-way flow of talent, capital and services. He encouraged the industry to seize opportunities to develop new markets, including regions along the "Belt and Road".
Returning Officer Kenneth Sit inspected the office of the Returning Officer at the Government Headquarters in Tamar, saying that preparations and various arrangements for the nomination period of the 2026 Election Committee subsector general election were ready. The nomination period starts tomorrow and ends on the 20th of this month, with the election to be held on 22 November. The office will receive nomination forms in accordance with procedures to ensure smooth operation of the nomination period.
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菲沙研究所發布《世界經濟自由度2026年度報告》，香港繼續獲評為全球最自由經濟體，其中「國際貿易自由」蟬聯首位，「監管」維持全球第二。特區政府指報告再一次肯定香港的自由市場優勢及開放、高效和公平的營商環境。去年母公司在海外及內地的駐港公司超過11000家，較2024年上升11%，創歷史新高。
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食物安全中心公布預先包裝竹筍樣本含二氧化硫但未在標籤標明添加劑類別及名稱，已指令停售下架。受影響產品為集森高山細筍，在HKTV Mall零售，總經銷商已回收，熱線6275 2510。二氧化硫含量合規，標籤違規最高罰款五萬元及監禁六個月。
Chief Executive John Lee said he has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation into floor slab reinforcement at detached houses at One Stanley in Repulse Bay not conforming with the drawings, and to strengthen legal regulation requirements and penalties for building works overall; the Buildings Department is conducting a serious investigation. The independent commission of inquiry into the Tai Po Wing Fuk Court fire is expected to submit its report by month-end. He said that after the commission submits its report, reforms will be rolled out as soon as possible and accountability pursued.
Why read this: The Chief Executive gave updates on two investigations, covering the One Stanley rebar issue and the Wing Fuk Court fire, and set out the Development Bureau's monitoring role and reporting timetable.
The Legislative Council will hold a three-day joint debate starting tomorrow on the motion concerning Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the new Policy Address. Chief Executive John Lee said he hopes the public will pay greater attention to and follow the Legislative Council debate, and better understand the significance and importance of the Five-Year Plan.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yiu said Radio Television Hong Kong will strengthen its role as a public broadcaster, telling the stories of the nation and Hong Kong from a Hong Kong perspective. Director of Broadcasting Roy Yiu said Radio Television Hong Kong has made adjustments in response to audience habits, including strengthening news and current affairs content on RTHK Television, enhancing the public's understanding of "one country, two systems", and assisting the government in disseminating information.
The nomination period for the general election of the Election Committee subsectors begins tomorrow (7 October) and ends on 20 October, with the election to be held on 22 November. Electoral Affairs Commission Chairman Justice Patrick Luk Kin-hong visited the Electoral Officer's office at the Government Headquarters in Tamar on 6 October to learn about the process for receiving nomination forms and the venue preparations. Candidates must submit their forms in person during the nomination period and pay a deposit of HK$1,000. Nomination forms must be signed by at least 5 voters of the relevant subsector.
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文化體育及旅遊局副局長劉震今日（十月六日）出席「中國內地電影展2026」開幕典禮致辭。本屆影展以「短片啟航，長片盛放」為主題，開幕電影為《浪浪山小妖怪》，另精選11部長片放映，部分搭配原創短片。今年是影展第29屆，明年將迎來第30屆，適逢香港回歸祖國30周年。
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數字政策辦公室十月六日舉行第二場「人工智能＋政務：AI工具賦能政務重塑」系列技術論壇，逾600名來自近100個政府部門及公私營機構代表參與。AI效能提升組至今已落實首批涉及13個部門、合共30個效能提升項目，數字辦正推展「智方便」AI助手並在政府內部試行AI智能體。論壇由智慧政府創新實驗室聯同香港生產力促進局、香港數碼港管理有限公司及香港科技園公司合辦。
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行政長官李家超十月六日透過視像在香港專業及資深行政人員協會（專資會）二十周年誌慶晚宴致辭，祝賀專資會成立二十年並肯定其推動香港與內地及國際專業界別交流的貢獻。他提到上月已公布《香港第一個五年規劃》並發表《施政報告》，會主動對接國家發展戰略。特區政府將繼續推動CEPA全面升級，深化與內地在服務貿易和專業領域的合作。
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菲沙研究所《世界經濟自由度2026年度報告》評選香港繼續獲評為全球最自由經濟體。香港在「國際貿易自由」蟬聯首位、「監管」維持全球第二，政府發言人指報告肯定香港的自由市場優勢。去年駐港公司逾11 000家，較二○二四年上升11%，創歷史新高。
The rebuilt Huanggang Control Point is expected to come into service in the fourth quarter. Eligible Hong Kong residents can, with immediate effect, enrol to use the "co-verification" automated channels through the Immigration Department's "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile application. The new control point will have 134 "co-verification" automated channels and 68 traditional manual counters. After enrolling, travellers need only queue once and present their travel document once to complete the immigration clearance procedures for both Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Eligible persons aged 14 or above can also enrol for the "face clearance" service at the same time when they register.
Why read this: The announcement sets out the specific eligibility of persons who may enrol and the ways to complete the process, and includes figures such as the number of channels at the new control point, helping readers check whether they can use the service and how to register.
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金管局呼籲市民提高警覺，列出東亞銀行、上海商業銀行、創興銀行、集友銀行及華僑銀行（香港）已就欺詐網站及網上銀行登入畫面發出新聞稿。金管局提醒，銀行不會透過短訊或電郵超連結引領客戶到網站交易，也不會要求提供登入密碼和一次性密碼。曾提供個人資料或進行交易的人士，可按新聞稿資料聯絡銀行，並致電2860 5012向香港警務處刑事總部資訊中心報案。
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食環署公布九月份第四批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋22個監察地區，紅磡及土瓜灣分區指數11.6%為最高，屯門南9.1%、北角及鰂魚涌9.0%次之。食環署呼籲市民清除積水、加強個人防蚊措施，以降低基孔肯雅熱的傳播風險。
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警方宣布本周末（十月十及十一日）為配合香港單車節，在九龍及新界實施人流安全管理措施及特別交通安排。西九龍公路、中九龍繞道、青嶼幹線及尖山隧道等將分階段封閉或改道，西九龍封閉範圍內的的士站及路旁停車位由十月十一日凌晨一時起分階段暫停使用，範圍內停車場禁止車輛進出。
Why read this: 公報逐區列出封路時段與改道路線，並交代停車場及西九龍站的出入安排，方便駕駛人士核對周末出行是否受影響。
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海關助理關長蔣依莉表示，海關在人員編排與訓練、系統調適及操作層面已準備好迎接重建後的皇崗口岸開通。相關部門正調試「聯合一站式車道」，所遇問題已逐一解決。她指重建後車檢時間由8分鐘縮至2分鐘，今年往返落馬洲/皇崗口岸車輛日均8000多架次，預計開通後車流量相若。
Why read this: 海關交代準備進度，並列出車檢時間由八分鐘縮至兩分鐘、日均八千多架次車輛等可核對數字。
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡十月六日在慶祝中華人民共和國成立77周年「心連心．國慶社福薈萃」暨2026年「說好社福故事」比賽頒獎禮主禮並致辭。他以「守正創新」總結社福界方向，指政府將成立「社福AI實驗室」，讓業界把AI應用於社福場景，並已開始試辦「公辦民營」。他提到行政長官今年發布《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報吿》，對社福相關措施有相應增量。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩今日（十月六日）出席達卡2026青年奧林匹克運動會中國香港代表團授旗典禮，代表團共派出15位運動員出戰12個體育項目。本屆青奧會受新冠疫情影響，由二○二二年延期至今年舉行。政府已將藝術及體育發展基金的參賽資助比例，由九成提升至百分之百的金額資助。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Hong Kong on 2 October, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in areas including fintech and digital assets, cross-border regulation, use of local currencies in the region and capital market connectivity. The two sides will set up a joint working group to promote compliant cross-border stablecoin applications, and explore establishing a link between Hong Kong's CMU and Malaysia's RENTAS.