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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩今日出席香港女童軍總會「Chill．凡西九嘉年華」，慶祝總會邁進110周年。一連兩日嘉年華匯聚近4 000名女童軍和青少年制服團體成員，場內設「歷奇區」、「Chill區」及「藝術區」三大主題區。總會十二月下旬將在啟德青年旅舍舉行「領宙・女程」國際交流營。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that after visiting Nanjing and Bangkok last week, he found that developing economies need capital and technology, while mainland enterprises need international markets and professional services, and both needs converge in Hong Kong. He said Hong Kong can both channel global capital and connect mainland technology and industry, and is well placed to help others develop while further enhancing its own advantages.
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萬聖節將至，食環署提醒市民攜狗外出用膳前應確認食肆是否獲准容許狗隻進入，現時有超過990間食肆持有相關准許。署方指非獲准食肆容許狗隻內進屬違法，至今向違規食肆提出20宗檢控，並向違規攜狗進入非獲准食肆人士提出七宗檢控。獲准食肆須遵守牌照條件，狗隻須以不超逾1.5米的狗帶由成年人穩妥牽引。
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保安局局長鄧炳強表示，警方「銳眼」系統已接駁機場、鐵路及公共屋邨等閉路電視，私人商場的接駁商討已進入最後階段，包括人流多的商場。他稱如有需要會接駁取資料，是否24小時接駁要視乎情況，若屬「黑點」或需實時接駁。商場按私隱條例及守則會有攝錄提示，是否表明已駁入警方系統仍在商討。
Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung said the new Huanggang Port had operated smoothly for about a week since opening, with people and vehicles completing clearance in an average of 5 to 15 minutes. Immigration Department figures showed about 130,000 passenger trips through the new Huanggang Port yesterday, while the average in the first few days after opening was about 80,000 passenger trips a day, more than double the level before the port was redeveloped. He said footfall at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line control points fell by about 3 to 7 per cent, which he considered had played a diversion role.
Why read this: About a week after the port opened, Tang Ping-keung gave specific figures on footfall and clearance times, and explained the diversion effect of a 3 to 7 per cent drop in footfall at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.
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律政司司長林定國今日在2026貿仲粵港澳大灣區爭議解決高峰論壇致辭，指律政司與最高人民法院就相互送達民商事司法文書簽署的新安排，相關附屬法例已於十月十六日刊憲，二○二七年三月三十日實施。他亦提到爭取在二○二七年內完成《仲裁條例》修訂，並期望「加快粵港澳三地規則銜接和機制對接專組」於今年年底或明年年初組成。
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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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酒牌局星期二（十月二十日）舉行會議，討論一宗酒牌轉讓、修訂（更改店號）及續期申請，涉及位於北角的德利味坊。會議於上午九時四十五分在灣仔皇后大道東258號一樓102號會議室舉行，歡迎市民旁聽。
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行政長官李家超早上到香港大會堂紀念花園出席一年一度官方紀念儀式，悼念1941至1945年間為保衛香港而捐軀的英烈，並獻上花圈致敬。他表示應從歷史汲取教訓，共同珍惜並守護得來不易的和平與安定。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (18 October) that due to big waves, a red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public should not swim there.
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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。
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粵港澳大灣區發展專員林雅雯十月十七日（倫敦時間）結束四日英國倫敦訪問行程，期間出席人才招攬、經貿推廣、文化產業及青年發展等主題活動，推廣香港優勢和大灣區發展機遇，並宣傳《香港第一個五年規劃》。
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康樂及文化事務署將新興體育活動資助先導計劃恆常化，持續支援體育機構推廣新興運動。獲資助的中國香港巧固球總會運用資助舉辦訓練班和賽事，讓更多市民接觸又名「君子球」的巧固球。政府新聞網今日以文字和短片報道計劃推展情況及運動員分享。
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.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (18 October) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, as well as Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
The Observatory today (18 October) has issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. Members of the public should be careful about fire prevention, and hikers should also be careful to prevent hill fires.
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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。
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康樂及文化事務署由2025至26年度起將新興體育活動資助先導計劃恆常化，並定名為新興體育活動資助計劃，每間合資格體育機構最高資助額由2024至25年度的18萬元上調至20萬元。中國香港巧固球總會今年獲約十萬元資助，用於舉辦訓練班及學界賽、聯賽兩項本地比賽。康文署每年預留500萬元，2025至26年度及2026至27年度分別有23個和28個體育機構獲批資助。
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department says that because lifts replaced by Tairi Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited were completed without door frame components installed, the department will finish inspecting all lifts installed by Tairi across Hong Kong within a few days starting Friday. The department has required other registered lift contractors to carry out the same checks and submit reports, with the work to be completed by mid-November, and has mobilised the lift association to help speed up installation of door frame components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has set up a dedicated page showing inspection and installation progress.
Why read this: The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department explains the inspection progress, the scope of checks required of contractors and the mid-November completion deadline, and has set up a dedicated page to publish installation progress so readers can check whether their building is on the list.
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機電工程署向全港註冊升降機承辦商及註冊升降機工程師發出特別通告，要求審視2017年10月17日至今年10月16日期間涉及更換或增設升降機層站門的所有升降機，並於今年11月15日或之前交回「升降機層站門抗火效能證明聲明書」。通告源於巡查發現臺日電梯（香港）有限公司承辦的多個屋苑及大廈升降機工程存在嚴重缺失，多部升降機沒有安裝耐火門框組件。
Why read this: 機電署就升降機層站門抗火效能發出特別通告，列明承辦商須審視過去10年工程並於11月15日前交回聲明書。
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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。
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law today attended the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts charity screening of Act Four, held to raise scholarships for academy students. She said Act Four was supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, and mentioned that the government will fund outstanding works through the Film Development Fund and set up a dedicated support team to attract local and overseas production crews to film in Hong Kong.
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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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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂今日率領代表團出席在北京舉行的2026世界傳統醫藥大會，並在傳統醫藥政府論壇主題討論環節發言，分享香港將中醫藥融入醫療系統的策略方向。他提到行政長官上月公布的《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》明確指出香港要推動中醫藥全方位、高質量和高水平發展。代表團期間與國家衞生健康委員會副主任鄭哲和國家藥品監督管理局局長黃果會面，介紹相關醫療衞生政策。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok to exchange views on strengthening trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. Paul Chan said Hong Kong can provide investment and financing support for local enterprises, and encouraged enterprises from both places to pursue dual listings, and invited his counterpart to attend the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong in January next year. In the morning he also met the management team of a major French bank, and then set off back to Hong Kong.
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2026年亞太經合組織財政部長會議下星期二至三在香港舉行，消防處表示已全方位執行特別安全部署，加強巡查會議相關處所、港鐵站、建築工地及避風塘等，並打擊非法燃油轉注黑點。重陽節將至，處方亦加強山野巡查及防火宣傳，防止山火發生。
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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。
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立法會主席李慧琼表示，秘書處首次運用人工智能分析88名議員在三日合併辯論的發言，總發言時間超過26小時、達214次、逐字紀錄約45萬字。概覽顯示完善民生保障環節最多議員發言，佔整體篇幅近三成，將提交政府參考。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 October) that due to rough seas, a red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
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商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺今日出席「2026亞洲汽車扭樽錦標賽—香港站」開幕儀式，指盛事是推動香港旅遊業和經濟發展的重要動力。他稱今次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。他並提到下月政府資助和促成一個以超級遊艇及高端生活品味為題的嶄新展覽在香港揭幕。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan this morning met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok, Thailand, to exchange views on strengthening economic, trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. He also met the chief executive officer and management team of a major French bank to exchange views on areas such as fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, and tokenised financial products, and invited the Thai side to attend the Asian Financial Forum to be held in Hong Kong in January next year.
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消防處今日上午九時五十二分接獲報告，指昂船洲有一艘已泊岸船隻發生火警，消防人員正進行滅火行動。當局呼籲如市民受到隨風飄散的煙霧和異味影響，請盡量留在室內及關閉門窗，並保持鎮定。
Why read this: 消防處公布昂船洲泊岸船隻火警的時間和滅火進度，並提示受煙霧影響的市民留在室內及關閉門窗。
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醫院管理局公布，重陽節翌日假期（十月十九日）將有15間家庭醫學診所提供公眾假期家庭醫學門診服務，求診人士可透過電話預約系統、醫健通或「HA Go」流動應用程式預約診症。發言人提醒市民注意個人及環境衞生，如出現呼吸道感染病徵應戴口罩及盡快求醫，並呼籲非緊急病患者避免使用急症室，以減輕公立醫院急症室壓力。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，針對「粵艇南下」較高消費的遊艇旅客，旅發局已即時在網頁設置彈出視窗，介紹本港海岸遊玩地方、「世一」酒店及餐廳，據了解香港迪士尼亦會受惠而做多了生意。她指隨着越來越多措施推出，整個特區政府一起努力，將帶動更多消費及更好的經濟增加值。
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.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 October) that due to rough seas, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, Tung Wan Beach on Cheung Chau in the Islands District, and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
The Observatory today (October 17) has issued a Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. Members of the public should be careful about fire prevention, and hikers should also take care to prevent hill fires.
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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。
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保安局局長鄧炳強表示，新皇崗口岸過去幾個工作日日均約8萬多人次旅客，昨日超過9.2萬人次，較以往皇崗口岸每日約3、4萬人次上升超過1.5倍。他預計一連三日長假高峰日單日人次必然突破10萬，當局會預留充裕人手。旅客等候時間一般少於5分鐘，最多時少於15分鐘。
Why read this: 新皇崗口岸開通後首個長假前的官方數據，列出日均旅客、等候時間與車輛架次，可核對新口岸的實際分流效果。
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循道衛理楊震社會服務處獲社署發出公開籌款許可證，今日（十月十七日）上午七時至下午十二時三十分進行全港賣旗活動。市民如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助，並立即通知警方。