Government Gazettes Subsidiary Legislation for New Arrangement on Service of Civil and Commercial Judicial Documents, to Take Effect on 30 March 2027

The Government today gazetted three pieces of subsidiary legislation related to the implementation of the Arrangement on Mutual Service of Civil and Commercial Judicial Documents Between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which will take effect on 30 March 2027. The Department of Justice and the Supreme People's Court signed the New Arrangement on 20 April this year to improve the mechanism for mutual service of civil and commercial judicial documents between the two places, replacing the Current Arrangement that has been in force for more than 27 years. The subsidiary legislation will be submitted to the Legislative Council next Wednesday for the negative vetting procedure.

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衞生防護中心錄一宗輸入猴痘個案 本月首15天確診較上月同期跌逾六成

衞生署衞生防護中心今日錄得一宗外地輸入猴痘個案，涉及一名36歲男子，現於瑪嘉烈醫院隔離治療，情況穩定。中心表示，本月首15天確診數字較上月同期下跌超過六成，本月首兩周疫苗接種劑數較上月同期增逾六成。油麻地綜合治療中心將於十月二十四日加開接種時段，猴痘熱線2125 2373每日上午九時至下午六時運作。

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勞工處11月19日辦外傭僱主網上簡介會 講解僱傭權益及入境條例

勞工處將於十一月十九日晚上七時舉辦外傭僱主網上簡介會，介紹僱傭權益及責任，入境事務處代表亦會講解《入境條例》及相關法例。簡介會以廣東話經Zoom實時進行，費用全免，截止報名日期為十一月十七日，名額有限，先到先得。

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政府十一月十二日舉行孫中山誕辰160周年官方紀念儀式

政府今日宣布，將於十一月十二日上午在中山紀念公園舉行孫中山先生誕辰160周年官方紀念儀式。香港郵政同日發行特別郵票，政府部門和民間組織本月起舉辦展覽、講座、導賞等連串紀念活動。相關資訊已上載孫中山紀念館網站今日增設的專題網頁。

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政府刊憲公告強積金首階段全自由行十二月二十一日實施

政府十月十六日在憲報刊登生效日期公告，指定十二月二十一日開始實施《2025年強制性公積金計劃（一般）（修訂）規例》，為首階段強積金全自由行提供法律基礎。二○二五年五月一日或之後入職的僱員，可選擇每年一次或按計劃規則多次，將現職僱主強制性供款產生的累算權益轉移至自選強積金計劃的個人帳戶。政府將於十月二十一日向立法會提交公告，進行先訂立後審議程序。

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醫療衞生研究基金研究獎學金計劃接受申請 每項上限120萬元

醫務衞生局今日（十月十六日）邀請有興趣人士申請醫療衞生研究基金的研究獎學金計劃，每個頒授項目獎學金上限為120萬元，當中40萬元用以資助非本地培訓。計劃優先考慮應對癌症及與不健康飲食、缺乏體能活動、吸煙和酒精傷害相關的申請，電子申請須於二○二七年一月七日下午六時或之前遞交。

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政府刊憲修訂保護瀕危動植物物種條例 新管制措施12月31日生效

政府今日就《2026年保護瀕危動植物物種條例（修訂附表1及3）令》刊憲，落實《瀕危野生動植物種國際貿易公約》最新受管制名單，涉及多種鯊魚、蝠鱝、木材及觀賞植物。修訂令將於十月二十一日提交立法會，新管制措施生效日期為二○二六年十二月三十一日，部分物種延至二○二七年六月五日。

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鄉郊代表選舉二○二六年正式選民登記冊今日發表

鄉郊代表選舉二○二六年正式選民登記冊今日（十月十六日）發表，載有現有鄉村、原居鄉村、共有代表鄉村及墟鎮的選民登記資料。已登記選民可登入鄉郊代表選舉網站的查閱系統查閱個人登記資料，或致電熱線2152 1521查詢。全份文本放置於灣仔修頓中心十一樓的選舉登記主任辦事處，指明人士可預約查閱。

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國際刑警組織會議特權豁免令刊憲 十月廿一日交立法會

《國際組織（特權及豁免權）（國際刑警組織）（第231次執委會會議及第94屆全體大會）令》今日刊憲，落實中央人民政府與國際刑警組織簽訂的協議，向該組織及相關人士授予特權及豁免權。第94屆全體大會將於二○二六年十一月三十日至十二月三日在香港舉行，第231次執委會會議則於十一月二十九日舉行。《命令》將於二○二六年十月二十一日提交立法會進行先訂立後審議程序，並於同日生效。

"Smart Silver" Community Digital Inclusion Programme: List of Digital Service Communities and Mobile Service Points

The DATA.GOV.HK dataset lists the digital service communities and mobile service points set up across Hong Kong districts under the "Smart Silver" Community Digital Inclusion Programme, operated by district service organisations to provide digital service technical support and basic training for elderly people and other persons in need, including ethnic minorities. The dataset provides the addresses, coordinates, service hours, enquiry telephone numbers and operating organisations of each service point in JSON format, with an update frequency of as-needed updates.

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房委會稱博康邨及翠屏（北）邨更換升降機工程出現嚴重缺失

房委會十月十五日表示，接獲機電工程署通知，沙田博康邨和觀塘翠屏（北）邨於二○二五年及二○二六年更換升降機時，承辦商臺日電梯（香港）有限公司只按要求安裝耐火門，未安裝相關門框組件，屬違規但升降機仍可安全運作。房委會表示正嚴肅跟進並追究該公司責任，同時已建議正籌備更換升降機的富亨邨業主立案法團暫緩批出合約。

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陳茂波泰國出席圓桌會議

財政司司長陳茂波抵達泰國曼谷，以中國代表團成員身分出席國際貨幣基金組織（IMF）與世界銀行集團年會，並出席IMF與香港金融管理局合辦的高級別圓桌會議。他在主旨演講指香港可從長期資本融通、拓寬貨幣選擇及管理和分擔風險三方面支持各經濟體增長，並提到香港自2021年以來已促成七批、合共約八億美元的巨災債券發行。他其後拜會中國駐泰國大使張建衛，介紹香港經濟最新情況及香港特區第一個五年規劃概要。

EMSD Says Tai Ri Elevators Had Serious Deficiencies in Replacing Lifts at Two Estates, Referred to Police over Suspected Fraud and False Statements

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department says Tai Ri Elevators failed to install fire-resistant door frame components in a total of 48 lifts at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong and Po Hong Estate in Sha Tin, and that the works had serious deficiencies. The department will refer the case to the police to follow up on suspected fraud and the provision of false statements. The department says the lifts can still operate safely, and has instructed Tai Ri to bear all costs and complete the rectification within one month, during which the lifts must be suspended from operation.

EMSD Finds Tai Yat Elevator Omitted Door Frame Components in Lift Replacements at Two Housing Estates, Orders Remedial Action and Refers Case to Police

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found that registered contractor Tai Yat Elevator (Hong Kong) Limited omitted fire-rated door frame components in 9 lifts at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong and 39 lifts at Po Hong Estate in Shatin, and has ordered completion of remedial work and bearing of costs within one month, with the incident referred to the police for follow-up. The department completed inspections within three days of all lifts in Hong Kong installed by Tai Yat and required other contractors to submit reports on the same checks.

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陳茂波展開曼谷訪問行程 出席IMF與金管局合辦高級別圓桌會議

財政司司長陳茂波在曼谷出席IMF與香港金管局合辦的高級別圓桌會議，探討中東及中亞地區經濟體如何受惠於香港投融資市場的機遇。他指香港首九個月首次公開招股集資額接近500億美元，較去年同期增加超過一倍，離岸人民幣存款約為1萬3000億元。自2021年以來香港已促成7批、合共約8億美元的巨災債券發行。

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財政司司長展開泰國曼谷訪問行程 出席IMF及世行年會

財政司司長陳茂波今日抵達泰國曼谷，以中國代表團成員身分出席國際貨幣基金組織（IMF）及世界銀行集團年會及相關活動。他出席IMF與金管局合辦的高級別圓桌會議，指香港今年首九個月首次公開招股集資額接近五百億美元，較去年同期增加超過一倍。金管局已於七月將支持人民幣貿易業務的資金安排額度擴大至五千億元，他明日將出席年會全體會議。

Government Plans to Regulate Price Lists of Private Healthcare Institutions, Private Hospital Measures to Take Effect as Early as August Next Year

The government plans to require licensed private healthcare institutions to provide bilingual Chinese and English price lists, and private hospitals to provide cost estimates for specified treatments and procedures, by way of subsidiary legislation, submitting the regulations to the Legislative Council by the end of the year, with the relevant measures taking effect as early as August next year. Prices must be stated as fixed prices or ranges, revisions must be published at least 7 days in advance, charges exceeding the estimate by 20 per cent or more require a written explanation, and non-compliant private hospitals face a maximum fine of $100,000.

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政府公布二○二六年十月至十二月季度賣地計劃

政府公布二○二六至二七年度第三季度賣地計劃，將以招標推出沙田石門一幅住宅用地，樓面面積約48 090平方米，可提供約960個單位。本季私人房屋土地供應預計支持興建約3 845個單位，首三季合計約15 680個單位，已超年度目標12 600個單位；另計劃推售沙田小瀝源學生宿舍用地，初步估算約600個宿位。

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中央援港應急醫院本月20日起暫停服務進行設施優化工程 預計明年首季完成

醫管局公布，河套區中央援港應急醫院本月20日起進行設施優化工程，期間暫停服務，預計明年首季完成後恢復。工程包括更換天花隔熱物料、加固地面、空調保養及加設備用水箱。已預約放射診斷的病人返回所屬醫院聯網跟進，睡眠測試則按緊急程度安排。

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發展局局長交代十月至十二月季度賣地計劃並回應多宗事件調查進展

發展局局長甯漢豪十月十五日見傳媒交代二○二六年十月至十二月季度賣地計劃，並回應多宗事件。今年已經達到15 000伙，下季推地視乎市場與經濟情況；粉嶺北片區住宅用地由2 000伙增至約4 000伙，爭取年底推出。瑪麗醫院升降機調查報告尚未提交行政長官。

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選委會界別分組一般選舉再接獲29份提名表格

選舉事務處表示，選委會界別分組一般選舉今日共接獲29份提名表格，其中26份候選人提名以建築、測量、都市規劃及園境界最多、有12份。提名期至本月20日結束，至今累計共接獲1112份候選人提名表格及38份指定團體提名表格。

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醫管局公布中央援港應急醫院十月二十日起暫停服務進行優化工程

醫管局公布河套區中央援港應急醫院將於二○二六年十月二十日開始設施優化工程並暫停服務，預計二○二七年第一季完成後恢復。已預約放射診斷的病人獲安排返回所屬醫院聯網跟進，睡眠測試按個案緊急程度安排，醫管局會透過HA Go推送通知。

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選委會界別分組一般選舉今日再接獲29份提名表格

選委會界別分組一般選舉的選舉主任今日（十月十五日）接獲26份候選人提名表格及3份指定團體提名表格。自十月七日提名期開始，累計共接獲1 112份候選人提名表格及38份指定團體提名表格（共159名獲提名人士），提名期將於十月二十日結束。

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政府公布賣地計劃推售石門住宅地 提供約960個單位

政府公布10月至12月賣地計劃，將推售一幅位於沙田石門的住宅地，預計提供大約960個單位。發展局局長甯漢豪表示，今年首三季私人房屋土地供應預計合共提供15680個單位，已超越12600個單位的年度供應目標，但不會因純粹數字達標而放慢推地步伐。

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地政總署收回牛潭尾新發展區約62公頃私人土地

地政總署就牛潭尾新發展區發展計劃（第一批）張貼收回和徵用土地公告，收回約62公頃私人土地，涉及1,043幅私人土地。土地將於公告張貼三個月後即明年1月16日復歸政府，但這並非遷出限期，受影響住戶和業務經營者最早須於明年第二季起分批遷出。該區土地平整和基礎設施工程預計明年上半年啟動，2028年年底起陸續產出熟地。

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政府公布賣地計劃 沙田石門住宅地提供約960單位

政府公布10月至12月賣地計劃，季內招標出售沙田石門一幅住宅地，提供約960個單位。市區重建局同季推出土瓜灣道項目約1,050個單位，七個私人發展和重建項目合共約1,835個單位。首三季私人房屋土地供應合共約15,680個單位，超越本財政年度12,600個單位的目標。

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發展局公布二○二六年十月至十二月季度賣地計劃 石門住宅用地可提供約960個單位

發展局局長甯漢豪公布二○二六年十月至十二月季度賣地計劃，將推出沙田石門住宅用地，可提供約960個單位。今季供應預計約3 845個單位，首三季合計約15 680個單位，已超越年度目標12 600個單位。另推售沙田小瀝源學生宿舍用地約600個宿位。

Land Registry Resumes About 16.9 Hectares of Land in Tuen Mun for Public Housing

The Land Registry posted a notice today to resume about 16.9 hectares of private land in Tuen Mun for the San King Road and Hong Po Road Development Scheme. The scheme includes public housing and associated infrastructure, and will provide about 20,400 public housing units upon completion. The resumed land will revert to Government ownership on 16 January next year.

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Says Government Can Collect Premium Under Land Lease If Anderson Road Developer Fails to Complete on Time

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said reinforcement bars at the Anderson Road residential project were not installed in accordance with the Buildings Ordinance, and the Buildings Department has prosecuted the contractor and professionals since last year. If the developer fails to complete the project on time, the government can collect premium under the land lease. She also said efforts are being made to complete the investigation into the lift incident at the new building of Queen Mary Hospital as soon as possible and submit a report to the Chief Executive, while the One Stanley case in Stanley remains under investigation.

HKMA Urges Public to Beware of Scams Involving HSBC and OCBC

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay alert to fraudulent mobile applications purporting to be The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, as well as fraudulent websites and online banking login screens purporting to OCBC (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not direct customers to make transactions through hyperlinks in SMS or emails, nor will they ask for sensitive information such as login passwords. Anyone who has provided personal information or made transactions should contact the relevant 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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香港海關舉辦Customs YES青年國際交流澳門之旅

香港海關於十月十一日至十二日舉辦「香港海關青年發展計劃」（Customs YES）青年國際交流澳門之旅，二十名會員到訪澳門考察。會員參與第36屆世界海關組織亞太區地區聯繫會議，並在歡迎酒會首度聯同澳門青年代表擔任酒會司儀。考察團又到訪澳門海關海上監察廳、中葡商貿合作服務平台展示館及多處文化地標。

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2年期人民幣特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月22日（星期四）透過重開進行投標

金管局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券作2年期投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，10月22日投標、10月26日交收。債券利率為年息1.59厘、每半年派息，2028年7月28日到期。投標只供第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍為單位。

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地政總署公布二○二六年第三季註冊契約修訂、換地、私人協約批地及地段增批數字

地政總署公布二○二六年七月至九月季度內土地註冊處共註冊十二宗契約修訂、兩宗換地及一宗地段增批，合共十五宗交易，其中五宗位於港島、七宗位於九龍、三宗位於新界。季內另有七個地段以私人協約方式批出，涉及洪水橋產業園有限公司、河套、元朗及紅磡等用地。有關土地交易地價收入總額約為二十九億三千四百三十四萬七千元。

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金管局公布二年期人民幣機構債券重開投標 發行總額7.5億人民幣

香港金融管理局（金管局）公布，3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券（發行編號03GB2807001）將於十月二十二日重開並作2年期債券供投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，十月二十六日交收。該批債券年息1.59厘，每半年派息一次，到期日為二○二八年七月二十八日。投標只供基礎建設債券計劃下委任的第一市場交易商參與，須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍數為單位。

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陳美寶立法會就大灣區港口、機場和軌道交通協同發展議案作總結發言

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶十月十五日在立法會就林銘鋒議員動議的大灣區港口、機場和軌道交通協同發展議案作總結發言，將42位議員意見歸納為協同機制、規則對接等10方面。東莞空港中心第一期目標明年上半年投入運作，港深西部鐵路（洪水橋至前海）目標明年招標，「經珠港飛」至今已服務超過13萬名旅客。

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政府就牛潭尾新發展區發展計劃（第一批）張貼收回及徵用土地公告

地政總署依《收回土地條例》第4條等就牛潭尾新發展區發展計劃（第一批）張貼收回及徵用土地公告，將收回1 043幅私人土地合共約62公頃，並徵用23個墳墓、22個金塔及27個魚塘所在的政府土地。有關土地於公告張貼後三個月（即二○二七年一月十六日）復歸和轉歸政府，此日期並非遷出限期，受影響住戶和業務經營者預計最早須在二○二七年第二季起分批遷出。

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食環署萬聖節期間加強蘭桂坊一帶環境衞生服務

食環署為配合十月十七至三十一日在中環舉行的萬聖節活動，已提升蘭桂坊及附近地區的街道潔淨與公廁清潔服務，並加強巡查執法。人流密集地點每日清洗街道，蘭桂坊公廁在星期五、六及日提供二十四小時廁所事務員服務。署方會打擊非法擺賣、店鋪阻街及亂拋垃圾等違法行為。

Land Registry Posts Resumption Notice for Tuen Mun San King Road and Hong Pui Road Development

The Land Registry posted a notice of resumption and compulsory acquisition on 15 October, resuming about 16.9 hectares of private land for the Tuen Mun San King Road and Hong Pui Road development scheme, including public housing development and associated infrastructure works. The resumption involves 320 private lots, which will vest in the Government on 16 January 2027, and the scheme will provide about 20,400 public housing flats upon completion.

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海關與食環署聯合巡查42間大閘蟹零售店 暫未發現違法

香港海關與食環署自十月十二日起對各區大閘蟹零售點展開聯合執法行動，至今已巡查42間零售店，暫時未發現任何違法情況，行動將繼續進行。人員會查核來源證明文件及衛生證明書，海關並以大數據系統分析核實網店是否符合《商品說明條例》。違反《商品說明條例》一經定罪最高可罰款五十萬元及監禁五年，市民可致電海關熱線182 8080或食環署熱線2868 0000舉報。

Another New Drug Approved for Registration Under the '1+' Mechanism, Bringing Total to 23

The government announced that another new drug for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer has been approved for registration under the '1+' drug approval mechanism, bringing the total number of new drugs approved under the mechanism to 23. The drug has already been approved by the mainland China drug regulatory authority. After the Registration Committee under the Pharmacy and Poisons Board assessed the clinical data and sought the views of local experts, it concluded that the drug meets the standards of safety, efficacy and quality. The Department of Health has notified the applicant of the approval result.