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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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香港海關九月二十二日及二十四日偵破兩宗海路走私案件，共檢獲超過七十八萬支懷疑私煙，市值約三百五十萬元，應課稅值約二百六十萬元。兩批貨物報稱載有汽車零件，擬經海路寄往澳洲，分別在天水圍物流倉庫及青衣海關驗貨場檢獲。案件仍在調查中，海關不排除會有人被捕。
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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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維園年宵市場攤位今日起公開競投，近天后出入口的快餐攤位以最高價28萬元成交。其餘3個快餐攤位分別以15萬元至26萬元成交，快餐攤位底價約12萬元。全港14個年宵市場明年1月31日至2月6日一連7日舉行，合共超過1500個攤位，由今日起至本月29日分批公開競投。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 7) that, due to rough sea conditions, red flags have been hoisted at Repulse Bay, Shek O and Big Wave Bay beaches on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, as well as at Silverstrand and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.
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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.
Radio Television Hong Kong's Press Summary review edition for October 7, 2026, gathering the day's major local newspaper headlines. Keeping close to social developments, it allows listeners to grasp the focus of the major newspapers all at once.
Radio Television Hong Kong's Editorial Summary reviews the October 7 programme, bringing together the highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers and presenting various viewpoints from multiple angles.
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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。
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全國政協常委蔡冠深指鄉村振興與城鎮化帶來龐大商機，港商可扮演聯繫人、投資者與營運者角色，推動鄉村產業開拓海外市場。香港商人潘家穰大半年前成為雲南愛伲莊園咖啡的香港總代理，計劃利用本港優勢進軍國際。雲南普洱咖啡農月入已增至三、四千元，部分更達萬元。
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天文台已於今日（十月七日）發出紅色火災危險警告，表示火警極易發生，市民應小心防火。市民前往郊野旅行最好帶備乾糧或已煮熟的食物並防止山火，在郊野非法生火可被罰款二萬五千元及入獄一年。
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data.gov.hk 收錄死亡統計數據集，涵蓋1981至2024年按性別的註冊死亡人數、粗死亡率，以及嬰兒、圍產、孕產婦死亡率等12項指標。主要死因的死亡率與死亡人數涵蓋2001至2024年，按年齡組別的死亡率則提供2014及2024年數據。數據按需要更新，維護人為 Ms TSANG Wai Yin, Pauline。
DATA.GOV.HK has uploaded a cancer statistics dataset, providing figures on new cancer cases and registered deaths for 2022, broken down by the top ten cancer disease groups and by sex, with an update frequency of as needed. The dataset is maintained by Ms TSANG Wai Yin, Pauline (Health Statistics 2). The website also features a daily-updated RSS feed listing data files with paths added or updated in the past 14 days.
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.
The river water quality dataset on DATA.GOV.HK provides dissolved oxygen (DO) and five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) data from monitoring stations on major rivers, covering 10/2024 to 09/2026. The data are updated monthly around mid-month, with historical versions available for users to download.
In the DATA.GOV.HK climate and weather data collection, position and intensity data for post-analysis of tropical cyclones in the western Pacific and South China Sea are provided, with an update frequency of yearly. The dataset includes a data dictionary, reference materials and historical version downloads; users can specify a date range to retrieve older files, and it belongs to the Climate and Weather Data 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.
DATA.GOV.HK has uploaded the "First Registration of Vehicles" dataset, listing relevant information on first-registered vehicles, with a monthly update frequency and maintained by TD. Users can download historical data files on the website and specify a date range to select the required version.
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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。
The Fraser Institute today released the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report, in which Hong Kong was again rated the world's freest economy. Among the five major assessment categories, Hong Kong retained first place in international trade freedom and maintained second place globally in regulation. The HKSAR Government said the report affirmed Hong Kong's free market advantages, and that it would enhance the functions of the "four centres and one highland" and accelerate development of the Northern Metropolis.
「Chinese Mainland Film Festival 2026」opens tonight at the Hong Kong City Hall, with the animated work Scary Boy (2025) screened at the opening. The festival is co-organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Southern Film Culture Foundation. 12 films will be screened at six venues including the Hong Kong City Hall from today to 15 November, with tickets priced at $75 and available at URBTIX. Falling Into Your Heart and Hi, Mom will be screened free of charge.
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".
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為推展東涌綫延綫項目，往來東涌站至欣澳站的列車服務11月28日星期六提前至晚上約11時完結，港鐵將安排免費接駁巴士來往兩站直至正常收車時間。往來欣澳站至香港站的列車服務維持正常。當晚將進行第三次關鍵波口安裝工序，包括舖設新路軌及安裝道岔。
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南區一間安老院同層四名院友懷疑在院所內感染產碳青霉烯酶腸道桿菌，兩男兩女介乎69至99歲，並無病徵、情況穩定。衞生防護中心調查後懷疑源頭來自同層早前已知的兩名帶菌者，巡查發現院舍未有妥善執行傳染病防控措施，正進行篩查並繼續醫學監察。
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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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩祝賀楊紫瓊和許鞍華在第31屆釜山國際電影節分別榮獲亞洲電影人獎和山茶花獎。山茶花獎彰顯在亞洲影壇推動女性角色作出重大貢獻的電影人。羅淑佩指兩人對香港及國際影壇影響深遠而持久，數十年電影生涯為香港電影作出卓越貢獻，協助推動香港電影登上國際舞台。
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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。