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商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺十月八日在立法會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論第四節致辭，談深化粵港澳大灣區建設與搭建全球合作網絡。二○二五年兩地貨物貿易總額約為五萬六千億港元，平均每年增長6.1%。內地企業出海專班至今已協助超過340間內地企業來港設立或擴展業務。
Guangdong Party Secretary Huang Kunming visited Shenzhen to inspect Huanggang Port and learn about progress on the port's reconstruction and preparations before its opening. He examined inspection and clearance channels, the departure hall and supporting transport connections, noting that the port's implementation of 'inspection and clearance at one location' is a vivid practice of 'one country, two systems'. He urged relevant departments to coordinate with Hong Kong on system testing, emergency drills and staffing to ensure a smooth opening on schedule, and to continue amplifying the advantages of the 'joint inspection, single release' model. He also noted that during the APEC meeting, international guests would be travelling in high numbers, and called for continued optimisation of customs clearance procedures and foreign-related support.
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內地國慶黃金周十月一日至七日整體訪港旅客約160萬人次，內地入境旅客超過141萬人次，高於去年共八日的假期。政務司司長陳國基領導的節慶安排跨部門工作小組表示，酒店入住率普遍達九成，零售多個類別消費額按年有單位至雙位增幅，遊客區餐飲生意額增約一成。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay vigilant, noting that Chong Hing Bank has issued a press release regarding the fraudulent website and online banking login screen, with the hyperlink uploaded to the HKMA website. The HKMA reminds that banks will not request customers to provide sensitive information such as login passwords via hyperlinks in SMS or emails, and those who have provided personal information should contact their bank and report the case to the Information Centre of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Hong Kong Police Force by calling 2860 5012.
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教育局局長蔡若蓮在立法會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論第三節致辭，闡述北都大學城建設。《財政預算案》已預留一百億元透過貸款機制支持合資格院校，洪水橋大學城已推出三幅校園用地啟動建設。
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited recently discovered two scam websites impersonating its official website, masquerading as the Faster Payment System (FPS) online transaction security service to obtain bank account details. The company clarified that these have absolutely no relation to its business, 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 the URLs of two fake websites alongside the clearing company's genuine official website, and provides a verification hotline for the public to check whether they have mistakenly entered a fake website.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶在立法會表示，未來五年全港主要幹道將增加10公里至285公里，鐵路增至275公里、鐵路站增至106個。北環線支線連同主線目標二○三四年或之前同步開通，港深西部鐵路（洪水橋至前海）目標二○三五年開通。她又交代網約車規管和自動駕駛等四項科技應用。
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一名80歲男子涉嫌向油尖旺區議員李家軒提供一萬元賄款，遭廉政公署以向公職人員提供利益罪落案起訴，獲准保釋，明日在西九龍裁判法院答辯。李家軒拒絕受賄並向區議會匯報，事件發生在今年7月初。
The Consumer Council tested 25 samples of baby diapers, nappies and night-time diapers or pants on the market. All samples met satisfactory hygiene standards and complied with the Mainland chemical safety standards, but two samples leaked at the sides during the tilting test and failed to meet the standard requirements. The average price per piece of the samples ranged from 1.5 dollars to 7.6 dollars. Among them, one sample's average rewet amount reached 22.5 grams, exceeding the standard upper limit of 15 grams. The relevant agent stated that the two products would be discontinued and replaced by a new series.
Why read this: The article lists the price range per piece and the standard upper limit for rewet amount, making it convenient for parents to check whether the diapers they are currently using also exceed the standard.
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財政司副司長黃偉綸十月八日在立法會表示，政府將於二○二六／二七至二○三○／三一年度在北部都會區產出900公頃熟地，提供約70 000個住宅單位及100萬平方米經濟樓面面積。古洞北首個公共屋邨古雋邨將於今年年底入伙，私人發展項目審批機制已完成審視34個項目，新鐵路項目建築圖則首次審批時間減半至約30日。
Why read this: 致辭列出北都未來五年產出900公頃熟地及約70 000個住宅單位的指標，並說明審批提速的具體成效。
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東涌匯東街公營房屋地盤昨日發生致命工業意外，一名男工人從高處墮下不治；房屋署指工人雖佩戴安全帶，但懷疑另一端未繫穩固點，已指示承建商暫停相關工程。涉事地盤為房委會東涌第103區項目，承建商是中國土木工程集團有限公司，署方正配合勞工處調查。
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立法會議員鄧家彪及陳沛良位於秀茂坪邨秀緻樓地下的聯合辦事處懷疑被淋紅油，警方今早6時許接報到場，將案件列作刑事毀壞，据了解已拘捕一名男子。消息說警方經翻看閉路電視追查到涉案男子，其懷疑曾到辦事處要求協助未果，警方初步相信事件不涉及黑社會或欠債。
Abby Choi's mother, Zhang Yanhua, testified on the continued hearing in the High Court, saying that Abby Choi paid the Kwong family about $260,000 a month, and that Kwong Kau had disputed with Abby Choi over the sale of a Hainan property. The defence pressed her on the funding of the Kadoorie Hill property and the reason it was held through Kwong Kau; Zhang Yanhua reiterated that it was for tax avoidance and denied that Kwong Kau had contributed to the funding.
Why read this: Cross-examination disclosed that Abby Choi paid the Kwong family about $260,000 a month, and a dispute over who funded the Hainan and Kadoorie Hill properties, allowing the accounts of both sides to be checked.
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金管局以特區政府代表身分公布，基礎建設債券計劃下於2027年到期的銀色債券系列（發行編號03GB2710R）第四次付息按年息4.00厘計算。第四個付息日為2026年10月23日，息率於2026年10月8日按浮息及定息的較高者釐定。浮息參照以2019/20年為基期的綜合消費物價指數，近6個月算術平均值為1.80%。
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創新科技及工業局局長孫東在立法會表示，北都將以城區概念建設新田、洪水橋和打鼓嶺三個大學城，校園區總面積約300公頃，連同周邊規劃超過1 000公頃。河套學研壹號大橋今年年底落成，截至九月底已有近120間科技企業、大學及科研機構進駐河套香港園區。
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食環署十月八日公布九月全港白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數為百分之五點二，低於八月的百分之六點六。62個監察地區中一個地區分區指數高於百分之二十警戒水平，白紋伊蚊密度指數為一點二。第三期全港滅蚊運動已於八月三日展開，至十月二十三日止。
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department today launches a new phase of a special operation, which over the next four months will prioritise high-risk locations where dogs have attacked passers-by and where stray dogs gather, stepping up the capture of unattended dogs, and will carry out joint enforcement action with the Police where necessary. After capture, dogs will be checked to see whether they have been microchipped and hold a valid licence, and their keepers will be contacted; where the evidence is sufficient, prosecution will follow. Dogs whose keepers cannot be found will, after observation confirms them to be healthy and docile, be transferred to partner animal welfare organisations for neutering and adoption arrangements, and will not be released directly back into the community.
Why read this: The announcement specifies that the operation will last four months, as well as arrangements for microchip checks, prosecution and adoption following capture, enabling keepers to check their own responsibilities accordingly.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the government has completed legislation for ride-hailing services, and the ride-hailing data management system has been essentially completed and entered the testing stage to ensure data security. The Transport Department has approved nine pilot licences for autonomous vehicles, and some testing will be changed to on-board operation without a backup operator within this year. Kwu Tung Station will be completed next year, and the Northern Link targets opening by 2034.
Why read this: The article lists the target years for the completion of Kwu Tung Station, the simultaneous opening of the Northern Link and the opening of Tsing Lung Bridge, as well as the estimate of nearly 170 kilometres of new public roads in the Northern Metropolis, allowing readers to check the government's progress against these.
發展局局長甯漢豪在立法會表示，北部都會區未來5年將提供100萬平方米經濟樓面面積，不會衝擊核心商業區的空置商業樓面，因樓面位於河套區與新田科技城產業用地，屬創科產業用途。五年規劃為北都訂立5年產出900公頃熟地的指標，政府爭取北都發展條例草案今年內通過。
Why read this: 交代五年規劃為北部都會區訂下的熟地指標與經濟樓面選址，方便讀者核對會否影響核心商業區。
Hong Kong shares fell for a second consecutive day, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 23,785, down 344 points or more than 1.4%, marking a 3-month closing low. Mainland stock markets resumed trading after the National Day long holiday and southbound flows resumed, with turnover surging to about $207.3 billion; HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered and BEA fell nearly 5% to nearly 6%, Hua Hong and MINIMAX fell more than 9% and nearly 14% respectively, while mainland property stocks bucked the trend to rise.
Why read this: Lists the Hang Seng Index and tech index levels and sector movements, allowing readers to check where the decline was concentrated.
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警方瓦解詐騙集團，拘捕5男5女，涉43宗騙案，受害人損失超過80萬元。集團在2024年10月至今年5月以虛假模特兒招聘廣告誘騙求職者開戶，利用至少8個傀儡戶口收取騙款逾216萬元，受害人約六成是學生。行動中在其中一名成員戶口攔截350萬元懷疑涉案資金。
Why read this: 從虛假招聘廣告的手法到傀儡戶口的運作都有交代，並列出受害人背景和被攔截金額，方便讀者核對警方行動的數字。
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長期病患者關注醫療改革聯席調查指，受訪者普遍支持醫生註冊修訂條例草案的改革方向，包括增加公營醫療機構及政府委任的醫生代表、減少醫生選舉委員。194份有效問卷中約43%憂慮指明組織選舉削弱病人為本代表性，兩成認為業外委員比例過低，聯席建議訂明指明組織的資格及名單。
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教育局局長蔡若蓮表示北都大學城採自資發展模式，政府已預留100億元貸款支持合資格院校，並以象徵式地價批地作配套。孫東指河套學研一號大樓將於今年年底落成，是大學城啟動的旗艦，「大學城籌劃及建設組」亦會提升為「大學城建設及發展委員會」。
Why read this: 文中交代100億元貸款機制、象徵式地價及院校自身儲備等參與方式，方便讀者核對大學城的資金來源。
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金管局以政府代表身分公布，在基礎建設債券計劃下發行、發行編號03GB2710R的二○二七年到期銀色債券，第四次付息按年息4.00厘計算。第四個付息日為二○二六年十月二十三日，息率於十月八日按當前浮息及定息較高者釐定，當日浮息為+1.80%、定息為+4.00%。
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警方國家安全處本月6日在九龍區拘捕一名38歲男子和一名38歲女子，涉嫌違反《維護國家安全條例》第24條出於煽動意圖作出一項具煽動意圖的作為罪。被捕男子被指在不同社交平台營運專頁發布煽動帖文，並藉此銷售保險產品圖利。警方行動前取得法庭搜查令搜查住所並檢取證物，兩人將獲准保釋候查。
Why read this: 全文列出被捕者年齡、涉嫌違反的具體條文，並點明其中一人藉社交平台帖文銷售保險產品圖利。
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香港海關昨日（十月七日）與北區區議員、衞生署控煙酒辦公室、房屋署及警務處在上水彩園邨及清河邨進行聯合反私煙宣傳活動，並講解完稅標籤制度。海關提醒居民未完稅煙草罪行最高罰款二百萬元及監禁七年，又向居民介紹打擊私煙工作。海關已於本年初完成為期三個月的完稅標籤制度先導計劃，期望有效區分已完稅和未完稅香煙，打擊「白牌煙」。
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財政司副司長黃偉綸在立法會表示，2026/27至2030/31年度北部都會區將產出900公頃熟地，提供7萬個住宅單位及100萬平方米經濟樓面。古洞北古雋邨今年年底入伙，東鐵綫古洞站明年啟用；洪水橋片區已批出，預計投資約168億元並帶來超過6000個就業機會。
Why read this: 黃偉綸交代北都未來五年的熟地與單位供應指標，並列出古洞北、洪水橋等片區的具體進度與投資數字，可核對政府的時間表。
The exchange rate index of the Hong Kong dollar on 8 October 2026 (Thursday) was 100.5, the same as the index of yesterday.
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食安中心由十月七日中午至十月八日中午檢測124個日本進口水產、海藻及海鹽樣本，未有發現輻射水平超出安全標準。漁護署同期檢測50個本地漁產品樣本，全部合格。自二○二三年八月二十四日起至今日中午，兩署所檢測的樣本全部合格。
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小欖精神病治療中心十月八日上午十時二十分，一名五十歲女性還押在囚人士在醫院病房內情緒失控，襲擊一名懲教人員，在場懲教人員即時制止。被襲者面部受傷，經院所醫生治理後無需送院，施襲者並無受傷，事件已轉交警方調查。施襲者於二○二六年因搶劫罪而被還押。
The Immigration Department said that Hong Kong and Shenzhen held a working meeting on the upcoming commissioning of Huanggang Port. Deputy Director Cheng Wamuk and Deputy Director-General Zhou Dazhi of the Shenzhen General Station of Border Inspection, among others, discussed and optimised various clearance details. The two sides exchanged the latest entry and exit procedures under the "joint inspection, single release" process, and the Department reviewed emergency arrangements such as peak passenger flow and system failures, stating that it would closely monitor passenger traffic during the initial period of clearance and prepare sufficient manpower.
A fatal accident occurred on Tsuen Kam Road in Pat Heung at around 9pm last night. A 35-year-old motorcyclist was suspected of being knocked down by the side mirror of a light goods vehicle travelling in the opposite carriageway. The goods vehicle then left the scene. The male motorcyclist was taken to Pok Oi Hospital for treatment and was confirmed dead at around 12am today. The Special Investigation Team of the Traffic Unit, New Territories North Regional Police, is following up on the case and has urged witnesses to call 3661 3800 to provide information.
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香港駐東京經濟貿易辦事處聯同投資推廣署和貿發局，於十月八日在韓國首爾舉辦創新科技企業交流午餐會，推廣《香港第一個五年規劃》的創科發展。林玉婷指創科是香港未來經濟增長的最高策略優先事項之一，規劃訂立策略路線圖，包括發展三大創科園區及五所主要研發機構。港府將設立一百億元的創科產業引導基金，連同市場資金預計可帶動至少四百億元。
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四名業主因不遵從根據《建築物條例》（第123章）發出的清拆令，在九龍城裁判法院被定罪，昨日（十月七日）被判罰款合共116,160元。兩宗個案涉及黃大仙仁愛街約15平方米及深水埗福榮街約32平方米的無批准搭建物。屋宇署表示會繼續嚴厲執法，無合理辯解而不遵從清拆令，一經定罪最高可處罰款200,000元及監禁一年。
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警方國安處星期二在九龍區拘捕兩名38歲男女，涉嫌營運「黃式保險」專頁發布煽動帖文並藉推銷保險圖利，違反《維護國家安全條例》煽動意圖罪。警方持法庭手令搜查兩人住所及檢走證物，兩人將獲准保釋候查；警方指該罪首次定罪可判監禁七年。
Why read this: 報導列出兩人分工與保釋安排，並引述警方指煽動意圖罪首次定罪可判監禁七年。
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will launch a new phase of special operations from today, over the next four months prioritising high-risk locations where dogs have attacked passers-by and stray dogs have gathered, to step up the capture of unattended dogs. After capture, microchips and licence registrations will be checked, and where there is sufficient evidence, dog owners will be prosecuted, with enforcement carried out in co-operation with the police; healthy and docile dogs will be handed over to partner animal welfare organisations for neutering and adoption.
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浚源工程有限公司違反《職業安全及健康條例》，十月八日在屯門裁判法院被判罰款六萬元。案情涉及二○二五年八月一日屯門一幢住宅樓宇的致命意外，一名工人獨自進行防水工程滲漏測試排放染色水時左臂卡在排水口遇溺，並於13日後離世。
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漁護署公布十月八日起展開新一階段特別行動，未來四個月優先到曾有狗隻襲擊途人及流浪狗聚集的高風險地點捕捉無人看管狗隻，並與警方在有需要時聯合執法。捕獲狗隻會檢查晶片、牌照及報失紀錄，有足夠證據會檢控畜養人；未能找到畜養人的狗隻經觀察確認健康溫馴後轉交動物福利機構絕育及安排領養。根據《狂犬病條例》，五個月大以上狗隻須植晶片、接種疫苗及領牌，違例每項最高罰款一萬元，棄掉狗隻更可判監六個月。
Why read this: 公報列明行動期、晶片與續牌要求，以及每項罪行最高一萬元罰款，讀者可核對自身飼養責任。
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警務處國家安全處於十月六日在九龍區拘捕一名三十八歲男子及一名三十八歲女子，涉嫌違反《維護國家安全條例》第二十四條「出於煽動意圖作出具煽動意圖的作為」罪。其中一名被捕男子為持牌保險經紀，涉嫌在社交平台專頁發布煽動帖文並藉此銷售保險產品圖利，警方行動前已取得法庭搜查令。兩人獲准保釋候查，該罪首次定罪可被判監禁七年。
At the Legislative Council's consolidated debate on the motion to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, business sector legislator Yao Zuhui described the Northern Metropolis University City as the "main course" of the Northern Metropolis, saying it would help attract technology and innovation enterprises, top talent and investors from various places. He supported positioning the Hung Shui Kiu University City as a hub for "smart manufacturing-oriented applied tertiary education", and expressed hope that the government would "increase" its capital injection into the Hong Kong Investment Corporation. Ng Wing-ka of the Business and Professionals Alliance advocated an "infrastructure-first" approach for the Northern Metropolis, calling for transport, road infrastructure and public facilities to be completed first, while also taking into account cross-boundary passenger flow arrangements.