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食物環境衞生署完成維多利亞公園二○二七年農曆年宵市場攤位競投，400個攤位全部租出，總收入達HK$8,651,552，三個競投日吸引約1,320人次進場。普通型乾貨攤位平均競投價HK$21,017，最高成交價HK$64,000，為底價HK$8,540的7.5倍。東涌、深水埗及土瓜灣等地年宵市場競投將於10月12日至16日陸續舉行。
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房屋局局長何永賢十月九日在立法會表示，《香港第一個五年規劃》要求二○三○年內基本解決住宅內劣質劏房問題。二○二六／二七至二○三○／三一年度公營房屋建屋量連同簡約公屋約196 000個單位，較上任時的五年期增加超過八成，公屋綜合輪候時間目標二○二六／二七年度降至4.5年。
Why read this: 這篇演辭列出公營房屋建屋量、簡約公屋進度和輪候時間等具體數字，讀者可據此核對《香港第一個五年規劃》的房屋供應目標。
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立法會發言人強烈反對並譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》把香港評為第三級別，指內容完全失實、蓄意抹黑。特區政府去年進行約12100次初步識別審核，較上一年增加7%，識別15名受害者，全部為墮入東南亞國家求職騙案的香港居民。立法會表示將全力支持特區政府打擊販運人口活動。
Speaking during the Legislative Council's consolidated debate on Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, Chris Sun said he would strive to protect priority employment for local workers. Imported labour will be brought in in an orderly and moderate manner, subject to the premise of protecting local workers, with dynamic adjustments; this year, legislative proposals on statutory work injury protection for food delivery and takeaway platform workers will be submitted. In elder care, community vouchers and residential care vouchers will be increased, along with subsidised residential care places.
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香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團今日（十月九日）簽署合作備忘錄，在節目資源、人才交流、節目製作等多個範疇展開合作。廣播處長關婉儀赴深圳與深圳廣電集團黨組書記、總裁尚博英簽署，雙方同意互換精品節目、聯合製作大灣區主題節目，並在二○二六年深圳亞太區經濟合作組織峰會期間聯合採訪，另將聯合製作慶祝二○二七年香港特別行政區成立30周年的特備項目。
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第四屆「亞藝無疆」藝術節《聲之墨境》將於十月二十三及二十四日晚上八時在西灣河文娛中心劇院上演，門票260元及400元現於城市售票網（www.urbtix.hk）發售。節目由「阿迦汗音樂計劃」創作及策劃，是舞台版的亞洲首演。節目另設畫布展區、工作坊及外展演出等延伸活動，兩場演出後均設演後藝人談。
The Advisory Committee on Water Services discussed today (9 October) the water services development strategies and measures in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, and members expressed unanimous support. The Government plans to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-quality national water conservancy development, develop advanced standards for water-related affairs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and conduct pilot testing and translational application in Hong Kong. The Water Supplies Department and the Drainage Services Department will co-host the inaugural Hong Kong Water Expo in April next year, providing a high-end exchange platform for the global water services sector.
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金管局以特區政府代表身分公布二○二六年十月至二○二七年三月六個月的政府機構債券暫定發行時間表，債券以港元及人民幣計價、以競爭性投標方式發行。金管局同時重新委任13間金融機構為第一市場交易商，委任期兩年，涵蓋二○二六年十月至二○二八年九月，詳情載於 www.hkgb.gov.hk。
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運輸署公布二○二六年十月至十二月將透過拍賣平台「拍牌易」（e-auction.td.gov.hk）舉行六場車牌號碼網上拍賣，詳情已上載運輸署網站。有意競投人士須預先註冊成為「拍牌易」用戶才可參與競投。查詢可致電「拍牌易」熱線3583 3980或電郵至[email protected]。
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論第五節致辭，表示政府會按《五年規劃》做好社福及勞工工作，懇請議員支持相關議案。政府將建構社福數據分享平台以大數據主動識別需要，並增建三所資助獨立幼兒中心、推行為期三年的青老導師計劃。勞工方面，今年會向立法會提交立法建議，為食物及貨物外送平台工作者提供法定工傷補償。
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak delivered a speech in the Legislative Council on 9 October at the joint debate on the motion of thanks for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, introducing work on youth development and people's livelihood. The total quota for the Youth Startup Internship Programme has been increased from 200 to 300, while more than 290 measures under the Youth Development Blueprint have been implemented.
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重建後的皇崗口岸將於10月12日上午6時30分起開通，提供24小時通關，並實施「一地兩檢」及「合作查驗、一次放行」模式。口岸設134條自助通道及68個人工櫃枱，每日可處理20萬名旅客，原有深圳皇崗口岸旅檢服務即時停止。
Why read this: 局長說明新口岸的開通時間、通關模式與通道安排，並列出新舊口岸日處理人數對比，方便讀者預早規劃出行。
The Centaline City Leading Index (CCL), which reflects second-hand home prices in Hong Kong, came in at 161.2 in its latest reading, up 0.69% week on week, ending two consecutive weeks of decline, with a cumulative rise of 11.86% so far this year. The Large Estate Leading Index rose 0.7% week on week, while the Medium and Small Unit and Large Unit indices rose 0.64% and 0.94% respectively. Among the four regions, only New Territories East fell, by 0.78%. Centaline Property said several banks had launched mortgage offers and raised cash rebates, which it expected would support home prices.
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰在立法會表示，正研究加強保育後海灣並開展三寶樹濕地保育公園第一期，劃定生態紅線。西貢破邊洲段試行周末及長假期網上預約制並研究收費，政府年底向立法會提交法例修訂建議，爭取明年完成修例；綠在區區回收便利點將升級為24小時自助設施。
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恒生指數收市報24211點，升425點，升幅約1.8%，主板成交約2092億元。科技股推動大市，科技指數高收逾3%、報4197點，小米升近10%是升幅最大恒指及科指成份股。本周恒指及科指累計都升約1%，分別結束4星期及兩星期跌勢。
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在「建造業安全卓越大獎2026」分享會表示，勞工處會從巡查執法、宣傳推廣、教育培訓及科技應用多管齊下提升職安健績效。勞工處7月底已公布《竹棚架工作安全守則》及《金屬棚架安全守則》修訂版，全港地盤亦全面禁煙，違例者罰款3000元。
Chris Sun said the three siblings in the Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case should not return home immediately, and the Social Welfare Department will arrange temporary accommodation for them. Follow-up placement of the case will be handled by the Social Welfare Department.
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食環署公布2026年10月第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋17個監察地區，藍田及秀茂坪第一階段誘蚊器指數9.4%為各區最高，中環及金鐘與灣仔同為0.0%。食環署列出跨部門協作、精準風險評估等防蚊措施，並呼籲市民每星期更換花瓶水、清除容器積水。
The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that, in response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands in Manitoba, Canada, and Vermilion River County in Alberta, it has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and poultry products (including poultry eggs) from the above regions. According to Census and Statistics Department figures, Hong Kong imported no poultry meat or poultry eggs from Canada in the first six months of this year.
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰十月九日在立法會《香港第一個五年規劃》議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論上致辭，介紹環境及生態局未來五個重點方向。《五年規劃》五個約束性指標中四個與環境有關，訂明二○三○年碳強度對比二○二四年必須降低百分之三十二點五。
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited recently identified two fraudulent websites impersonating its official site, tuikuanfpsnew.sbs and tuikuanfpsnew.cfd. The websites masquerade as an online buyer security service, offering refunds and reporting of unauthorised transactions, in an attempt to lure members of the public into submitting copies of their identity cards, telephone numbers and bank account details. The clearing company clarified that it has absolutely no connection with them, and that its genuine official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.
Why read this: The announcement lists two fake URLs, the clearing company's genuine official website and a verification telephone number, allowing members of the public to check item by item whether they are accessing a fraudulent website, while also providing a channel for enquiries if they suspect they have been defrauded.
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政府統計處公布二零二六年九月中小企業務狀況調查，中小企業務收益現時動向指數由八月44.1跌至九月43.7，十月業務收益展望動向指數為47.4。地產業現時動向指數由48.5跌至45.4，飲食業由44.0跌至41.3；進出口貿易業新訂單現時動向指數由44.8跌至44.3。政府發言人表示九月中小企營商氣氛稍有放緩。
Why read this: 列出中小企業務收益及新訂單的現時與展望動向指數，方便對照八月數字判斷收縮幅度，發言人對九月營商氣氛的評估亦一併列出。
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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂十月九日在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論發言，交代醫療衞生三大方向：深化體系改革、建設醫療創新樞紐及發揮超級聯繫人角色。政府力爭五年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設、會員達100萬，並把七個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短一半，伊利沙伯醫院將發展全港首間綜合日間醫院。
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衞生署控煙酒辦昨日（十月八日）在銅鑼灣及尖沙咀進行代號「破霧」的行動，向非法吸食水煙、香煙及管有電子煙煙彈的人士共發出五張定額罰款通知書，並會考慮向涉嫌協助及教唆吸煙罪行的酒吧經營者提出檢控。違例在禁煙區吸煙可被處定額罰款3,000元。自二○二四年一月至今，控煙酒辦就室內禁煙區吸食水煙已發出超過300張定額罰款通知書，並向涉事酒吧職員發出約150張傳票。
The Government has signed a market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend the coverage of compulsory motor insurance and employees' compensation insurance to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area, effective from 31 July, with no additional premium payable. The agreement was signed by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau with the insurance companies, in line with the coming into operation of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance on 31 July, a practice similar to that when the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area commenced operation in 2007. Policyholders may check the contents of the agreement and the list of signatory insurance companies on the bureau's website.
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2026年9月份中小企的業務收益現時動向指數下跌至43.7。
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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂在立法會表示，明年起開展籌建新界北醫院聯網，推進牛潭尾綜合醫教研醫院建設，並評估興建洪水橋醫院的需要和可行性。伊利沙伯醫院將發展為全港首間綜合日間醫院，5年內將7個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短1年。當局力爭5年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設，令會員人數達到100萬。
Why read this: 盧寵茂交代了5年內完成18區地區康健中心、會員達100萬及輪候時間縮短1年等具體目標，讀者可據此核對時間表。
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政務司司長陳國基在體育界慶祝酒會上透過視像致辭，指政府未來5年的體育資源投放預計將累計增加兩成。2026/27年度投入體育發展的資源約81億元，比10年前增加接近七成，並透過精英運動員發展基金向體院撥款約10億元。《香港第一個五年規劃》將優化體育基建佈局、提升體育總會管治，體育相關的經濟增加價值預計累計增加10%。
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房屋局局長何永賢在立法會表示，簡樸房制度推進約半年多，已收到超過74300個分間單位登記申請，反應理想。她指2026/27至2030/31年度5年公營房屋建屋量約19萬6千個單位，較上屆政府5年期增逾八成；公屋輪候時間預期在2030/31年度降至4年以下。
Why read this: 一口氣列出登記數字、建屋量與輪候時間，讀者可核對簡樸房制度半年進度與未來5年房屋供應目標。
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政務司副司長卓永興在立法會談應對高齡化與鼓勵生育。社會高齡化對策報告提出73項措施，預計2046年長者增至274萬；新生嬰兒獎勵金延長至2029年10月24日，第二名或更後子女獎勵金由2萬元提高至3萬元，截至今年9月中已發放約15.71億元。
Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-king told the Legislative Council that this year's Policy Address had launched 11 bundled measures to encourage childbirth, with the medium-term goal of curbing the falling birth rate. As of mid-September this year, the Newborn Baby Incentive Scheme had paid incentive payments to 78,530 applicants, totalling about $1.571 billion. The authorities will conduct a review two years after the new round of measures to encourage childbirth is launched.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted a special joint operation with the police yesterday afternoon along Nam Sang Wai Road in Yuen Long and Luk Keng in Sha Tau Kok, successfully catching one unattended local dog without a microchip, which was sent to the animal management centre for detention and observation. The department will check lost-pet records and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence; if the owner cannot be found, the dog will be transferred to a partner animal welfare organisation for neutering and adoption arrangements once confirmed to be healthy and docile. The department reminded members of the public that if they encounter unattended dogs, they should stay calm, keep their distance, and call 1823 to report.
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財政司司長陳茂波表示，政府將推進河套深港科技創新合作，促進科研與產業對接，並建設北部都會區大學城，推動教育、科技、人才一體化發展。按《香港第一個五年規劃》，本地創新活動總開支佔本地生產總值的比重力爭在2030年前後達到3%。政府亦會引導耐心資本支持早期項目、持續優化上市制度並引進重點企業。
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香港特區立法會發言人今日強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控，堅定支持特區政府聲明。立法會指報告將香港評為第三級別完全毫無根據、蓄意抹黑，並指其片面引用數據、抱持雙重標準。特區政府於二○二五年進行約12 100次初步識別審核（較上一年增加7%），識別15名受害者。
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二○二六年十月九日（星期五）的港幣匯率指數為一百點四，和昨日指數比較下降零點一。
The Chief Executive in Council has approved the Tsuen Wan outline zoning plan, providing statutory land-use planning guidance for development and redevelopment in the district. The planning area covers about 743 hectares, encompassing Tsuen Wan Valley and nearby areas. The main amendment rezones a site at Fu Yung Shan to the "Residential (Group C) 9" zone for private housing, an elderly care home and public car park development. Approved plan No. S/TW/41 is now available for public inspection at five locations, including the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board, and an electronic version can also be viewed on the Board's website (www.tpb.gov.hk).
The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, providing statutory land use planning guidance for development and redevelopment of about 707 hectares in the area. The amendments include rezoning part of the land as "Industrial Estate" zone to tie in with the development of Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Estate, changing three sites in Area 4B to private residential use, and changing the height restriction of the redevelopment site for Po On Hospital Yeung Chun Pui Nursing Home from three storeys to 50 metres above Principal Datum. The approved plan, numbered S/HSK/4, is now available for public inspection at the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board and other locations, and an electronic version can be viewed at www.tpb.gov.hk.
Why read this: The draft plan involves five specific zoning amendments within an area of about 707 hectares, including an industrial park, private residential and a nursing home redevelopment, allowing readers to cross-check the planning use of their own or areas of concern.
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行政長官會同行政會議已核准米埔及錦綉花園分區計劃大綱草圖，規劃區佔地約1 148公頃。修訂包括把錦壆路一幅用地改劃為「住宅（丙類）1」地帶作私人住宅發展，以及上調和生圍一幅用地的發展限制，以容納100個宿位的安老院舍及濕地修復區。核准圖編號S／YL-MP／10置於城規會秘書處等地供公眾查閱，並於 www.tpb.gov.hk 提供電子版本。
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環保署今日（十月九日）公布三十九個憲報公布泳灘及一個非憲報公布泳灘的最新等級，二十三個評為良好（一級）、十七個為一般（二級）。加多利灣泳灘、橋咀泳灘和觀音灣泳灘等級由二級升為一級。環保署提醒市民，大雨期間及過後泳灘水質或會受影響，應避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往游泳。
From noon on October 8 to noon on October 9, the Centre for Food Safety tested 272 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, and found no radiation levels exceeding safety standards. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 52 local fishery product samples over the same period, all of which were satisfactory, while the Observatory's monitoring of Hong Kong waters also showed no abnormalities. The Commissioner for Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning the import into Hong Kong of aquatic products from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima.