Correctional Services Department holds inauguration ceremony of the Advisory Board of the 'Correctional Pioneer Leader' and cadet promotion ceremony

The Correctional Services Department held the inauguration ceremony of the Advisory Board of the 'Correctional Pioneer Leader' and the cadet promotion ceremony on 3 October, appointing 8 new Advisory Board members from different sectors, and held a promotion ceremony for 79 cadets. Commissioner Wong Kwok-hing officiated at the ceremony, with over 100 leader cadets and their family members taking part. Among the promoted cadets, 3 were promoted to senior leaders, 11 to intermediate leaders and 65 to advanced leaders.

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名古屋亞運滑浪風帆港隊添兩金 金牌總數增至十面

港隊在名古屋亞運滑浪風帆男、女子青少年水翼帆板iQFoil級各奪一金，今屆金牌總數增至十面，超越上屆成績。黃梓豪11輪中6輪第一，淨得分13分、較日本選手少5分；張子悅11輪有9場第一，淨得分9分、領先8分。馬君正則在女子水翼帆板iQFoil級奪銀。

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名古屋亞運帆船項目港隊增添一銀一銅

港隊在名古屋亞運帆船項目增添一銀一銅。黃子曦在女子青少年單人艇ILCA 4級經12輪賽事後淨得分29分奪銀，金牌由泰國選手取得；鄭祺翱在男子同級淨得分27分收銅，金牌和銀牌分別由韓國及新加坡選手獲得。

Security Bureau says cross-departmental team reviewing service details of Huanggang Port to make all preparations more thorough

The Security Bureau says a cross-departmental team, in preparation for the opening of Huanggang Port, has mobilised more than 70 policy bureaus and departments, with over 30,000 civil servants taking part in testing, examining every service detail day and night. The scope of the review includes arrangements for inbound and outbound pedestrian and vehicle flows, transport support, Wi-Fi usage, road usage experience, as well as lighting, seating in the building and air-conditioning systems, in a bid to give the public the most convenient crossing experience.

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羅淑佩稱港隊亞運取得好成績 多年體育資源投入已見收成

羅淑佩稱港隊今屆亞運在多個項目取得好成績，多年體育投入已見收成，其中網球、武術等項目成績有突破。她指十一國慶當日有30萬5千5百名旅客訪港，當中27萬7千人來自內地，較2018年多1萬7千人。她非常有信心達到全年5380萬旅客訪港目標。

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港隊男子七人欖球隊亞運晉級決賽 將與國家隊爭奪金牌

名古屋亞運七人欖球賽，男子港隊以35:14擊敗韓國晉級決賽，將與國家隊爭奪金牌，國家隊準決賽以10:7贏日本隊。女子港隊則在準決賽以12:27不敵日本隊，將與泰國隊爭奪銅牌。

Rosanna Yip congratulates Wong Chak-lam on winning Asian Games tennis men's singles gold

Hong Kong's top player Wong Chak-lam has won the territory's first Asian Games tennis men's singles gold. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Yip posted congratulations on social media, praising him for doing very well. Yip noted that this was the Hong Kong team's eighth gold medal at this edition of the Games, matching the record from the previous edition, and expressed hope that the Games would continue to bring good news.

Wong Chak-lam wins Asian Games men's singles tennis gold, Hong Kong team's eighth gold of the Games

In the Asian Games men's singles tennis final in Nagoya, Wong Chak-lam defeated national team player Wu Yibing in straight sets to win the Hong Kong team's first Asian Games men's singles tennis gold, and also the team's eighth gold of the Games. Top seed Wong, ranked 100th in the world, won the first set 6:2 and took the second set 6:4.

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何永賢：近7成分間單位已申請登記 其中42個完成認證

房屋局局長何永賢表示，全港約11萬個分間單位已收到7萬3千個登記申請，接近7成，其中42個完成認證。她又指簡約公屋至今有528戶獲批分配公屋，並預期未來約4成房屋供應來自北部都會區。

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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡談外傭規定最低工資上調120元

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，外籍家庭傭工規定最低工資上調120元、增幅百分之二點三五，即日生效，是沿用既定機制的平衡做法。他指調整參考經濟表現、通脹及僱主收入，去年加幅為110元，過去年均加幅約百分之二至二點五，全港約有38萬名外傭。

Chris Sun says minimum wage for domestic workers raised 2.35% to $5,220, describing it as a balanced approach

The statutory minimum wage for domestic workers in Hong Kong will be raised 2.35% to $5,220, applicable to all domestic worker contracts signed from today. Chris Sun said the level is reviewed each year according to economic performance, employers' income and inflation, with the average annual increase over the past many years ranging from 2% to 2.5%. He also mentioned that Hong Kong's first five-year plan proposes studying the development of a 'social welfare data sharing platform' to integrate data from different departments to accurately identify people at high risk, with participation in the measure being voluntary.

Mable Mok says additional signage and information will be provided at the Hong Kong port area of Huanggang Port to ensure smooth opening

Mable Mok said the authorities would add signage at the Hong Kong port area of Huanggang Port and disseminate information through electronic channels to ensure a smooth opening. She said the Transport Department had prepared comprehensive route maps, using franchised buses, minibuses and connections to MTR stations to disperse visiting tourists; during the National Day Golden Week, daily reservation applications for Guangdong vehicles driving south into the urban areas exceeded the quota of 200, requiring balloting.

Red flag hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 3) that a red flag has been hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po due to inclement weather, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.

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宏福苑特設銷售計劃 何永賢稱90.6%業主已簽署買賣協議

宏福苑至今有90.6%業主完成簽署《買賣協議》，房屋局局長何永賢表示特設銷售計劃已邀請百多戶業主選樓，平均每日約30多戶。提供單位約7成在400萬元以下，業主可選收現金或補差價。她提醒須於10月15日或之前完成簽署，否則視為拒絕接受方案。

Private car crashes on Lung Cheung Road westbound near Choi Hung Estate, traffic congestion at scene

A traffic accident occurred at around 9am on Lung Cheung Road westbound opposite Choi Hung Estate, in which a private car crashed. The female driver was initially trapped but later left the vehicle herself and did not need to be sent to hospital. The Transport Department said traffic lanes in the vicinity of the Lung Cheung Road flyover were affected, with congestion at the scene and the tail of the queue reaching Kwun Tong Road near Kai Yip Estate.

FIFA President Infantino arrives in Hong Kong, expected to watch ASEAN Challenge Cup final and present awards

FIFA President Infantino arrived in Hong Kong yesterday and is expected to attend the ASEAN Challenge Cup final today and present the awards. The final will be held this evening at Kai Tak Main Stadium, with Hong Kong, China facing Cambodia. He also met with Football Association President Pui Kwan-kay and Chairman Fok Hing-shan, and described the final as historic on social media.

Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures while Work Heat Stress Warning is in force

In response to the Work Heat Stress Warning now being in force, the Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures when working in hot weather or high-temperature environments. Employees working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face higher heat stress levels. Employers must assess risks with reference to the Guide on Prevention of Heat Stress at Work and, so far as reasonably practicable, arrange appropriate rest periods every hour according to the different warning levels. Employees should follow instructions to take rest breaks on time, and if they experience symptoms of heat illness such as headache, dizziness or nausea, they should immediately move to a shaded area to rest and drink water.

LCSD reminds public to keep the area clean while enjoying National Day fireworks display

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds the public that the National Day fireworks display will be held tonight (October 1). Members of the public should keep the area clean and care for public property while watching, and take away the items they have brought with them when leaving, and must not leave behind any litter. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and the harbourfront area on the northern side of Hong Kong Island will be crowded, and those heading there should take extra care and stay alert to safety.

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醫院管理局升旗儀式慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十七周年（附圖）

醫院管理局今日（十月一日）在醫管局大樓舉行升旗儀式，慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十七周年，約200名嘉賓出席，包括中聯辦社會發展部副部長葉水球、醫管局主席范鴻齡及行政總裁李夏茵醫生。范鴻齡表示，醫管局會全力支持特區政府施政，深化粵港澳大灣區跨境醫療協作，並加快發展香港成為國際醫療創新樞紐。

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醫務衞生局局長會見傳媒談醫院管理局招聘護士情況

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂稱，護理行業「畢業即失業」完全不存在，歡迎年輕人加入。醫管局過去一年招聘護士人手增加20%，病床已增加接近28%，第一個醫院發展計劃會將病床增至35 000張。他呼籲專業團體的指控應基於實質數據，而非個別個案。

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民政事務總署開放19間臨時避暑中心

民政事務總署十月一日繼續開放19間社區會堂和社區中心作臨時避暑中心，酷熱天氣警告生效期間全日開放。晚上十時三十分至翌晨八時，中心供應被鋪及睡覺地方予有需要人士，並有人員當值。今年已加強通風降溫設備、飲水機、個人化降溫用品及女士專用區等安排，查詢熱線2572 8427。

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香港海關機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案 拘捕兩男三女

香港海關在機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案，共檢獲約四十六公斤懷疑大麻花及一批含懷疑第一部毒藥的產品，市值約九百二十萬元，拘捕兩男三女。案件發生在九月二十九日及九月三十日，首宗案三名菲律賓籍旅客從曼谷抵港，行李內藏約三十五公斤大麻花。另兩宗為內地旅客經越南胡志明市抵港，分別檢出約六公斤及五公斤，案件仍在調查。

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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩恭賀運動員在第二十屆亞運奪獎牌

羅淑佩十月一日恭賀中國香港運動員在第二十屆亞運新增五面獎牌，包括朱浚瑋場地單車男子全能賽銀牌、帆船女子快速艇49人銀牌、帆船男子快速艇49人銅牌及壁球男子團體銅牌。李思穎、梁穎儀奪女子麥迪遜賽銀牌，中國香港代表隊至今取得五金、十五銀、二十銅共四十面獎牌。

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旅遊事務專員國慶黃金周視察多個旅遊景點

旅遊事務專員陳慧欣於內地國慶黃金週首兩日視察山頂纜車、香港海洋公園及香港迪士尼樂園等景點，了解人流管理措施。政府預計黃金週約有129萬內地旅客到訪，包括逾1 180團入境旅行團。旅發局已推出專頁實時更新多個熱門景點輪候時間，旅監局會加派巡查並打擊非法導遊及威迫購物。

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行政長官李家超出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演致辭（附圖／短片）

行政長官李家超十月一日出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演並致辭，指特區政府已制定《香港第一個五年規劃》，對接國家「十五五」規劃。今年煙花匯演共八幕，超過三萬枚煙花在維港上空點燃，由即將邁向135周年的永明金融贊助。

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雷暴警告生效 灣仔金紫荊廣場升旗儀式取消

雷暴警告現正生效，原定今日（十月二日）上午八時於灣仔金紫荊廣場舉行的升旗儀式取消。若屆時雷暴警告已取消及天氣情況許可，儀式有機會恢復而不作另行通知。

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商經局局長丘應樺在立法會簡報《香港第一個五年規劃》與2026年《施政報告》經貿措施

商經局局長丘應樺在立法會工商及創新科技事務委員會簡報局方落實《香港特別行政區經濟和社會發展第一個五年規劃（2026—2030年）》及《行政長官2026年施政報告》的經貿措施。內地企業出海專班至今協助超過340間內地企業來港設立或擴展業務，政府正考慮為高增值企業提供百分之五或半稅優惠稅率，並將BUD專項基金資助地域擴展至烏茲別克斯坦及卡塔爾。

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創新科技及工業局局長出席立法會工商及創新科技事務委員會政策簡報會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》作簡報開場發言

創新科技及工業局局長孫東十月二日出席立法會工商及創新科技事務委員會簡報會，就《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》創科措施作開場發言。五年規劃力爭二○三○年後本地創新活動總開支佔GDP達3%，製造及新型工業產業增加價值佔GDP比重達5.5%。《施政報告》提出增設「前沿科技專組」，並預留一億元推出「安老科技推廣計劃」。

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行政長官在第10屆環球大灣區高峰論壇暨2026大灣區年度最具影響力大獎頒獎典禮致辭（只有中文）（附短片）

行政長官李家超十月二日以視像方式在第10屆環球大灣區高峰論壇暨2026大灣區年度最具影響力大獎頒獎典禮致辭。並指九月十六日公布的《香港第一個五年規劃》和新一份《施政報告》提出深化大灣區建設；「深圳－香港－廣州」創新集群連續兩年位列全球第一。

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政府公布香港吸煙與健康委員會任命

政府今日（十月二日）宣布再度委任湯修齊為香港吸煙與健康委員會主席、梁永鏗教授為副主席，同時再度委任六名現任委員及委任七名新成員，所有任期均為兩年，由今年十月一日起生效。香港吸煙與健康委員會於一九八七年成立，屬法定團體，負責就吸煙與健康向政府提供意見、教育公眾及進行相關研究。

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政制及內地事務局局長謝小華在立法會政策簡報會就《香港五年規劃》及2026年施政報告開場發言

政制及內地事務局局長謝小華十月二日出席立法會工商及創新科技事務委員會政策簡報會，就《香港五年規劃》及《2026年施政報告》開場發言。規劃經兩個月公眾諮詢，舉辦超過100場諮詢會、收到超過17 000份意見，共制定105個指標，包括22個主要指標。

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兩座歷史建築列為法定古蹟（附圖）

政府十月二日刊憲，將位於灣仔皇后大道東的洪聖古廟和赤柱的赤柱清真寺列為法定古蹟。洪聖古廟估計建於一八四七至一八五二年間，是區內現存最古老的廟宇之一。赤柱清真寺建於一九三六至一九三七年間，是香港第二古老的清真寺，也是全港唯一一座坐落於監獄建築群的清真寺。

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政府刊憲六項附屬法例 修訂法例便利綠色船用燃料加注作業

政府今日刊憲六項附屬法例，建議修訂《領港條例》（第84章）附表3及《入境條例》等五項附屬法例，以配合綠色船用燃料加注服務需求。修訂包括重新規劃碇泊處，把可用海域面積由現時的645公頃增至2 877公頃，設立七個新的碇泊處，並為政府繫泊浮標引入更便利的收費模式。擬議修訂將於十月七日提交立法會，按先訂立後審議程序處理。

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政府委任低碳綠色科研基金評審委員會成員

政府今日宣布委任五名新成員加入低碳綠色科研基金評審委員會，並再度委任六名現任委員，任期由二○二七年一月一日起，為期兩年。委員會由環境及生態局常任秘書長（環境）擔任主席，負責審批基金申請及監察獲批項目進度。低碳綠色科研基金於二○二○年十二月成立，政府已注資共四億元，已批出三十九個項目，總資助金額約一億七千一百萬元。

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香港海關文錦渡檢獲約一百八十八萬元懷疑私煙 一名男司機被捕

香港海關九月三十日在文錦渡管制站截查一輛報稱載有蔬菜的入境貨車，在車上六十三個發泡膠箱內檢獲混雜於蔬菜的約三十六萬支懷疑私煙，市值約一百八十八萬元、應課稅值約一百一十八萬元。一名六十二歲本地男司機被捕，現獲准保釋，案件調查中。根據《進出口條例》及《應課稅品條例》，一經定罪最高可判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。

Financial Secretary Delivers Speech at Launch Ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Celebrating National Day and Launching Healthy Ageing Services

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered a speech at the launch ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Healthy Ageing Services on 2 October, thanking Bank of China (Hong Kong), the HKFTU, Yan Chai Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong for jointly organising the event. The scheme will provide free traditional Chinese medicine consultations and oral care, and enhance the elderly's financial management and fraud prevention awareness through lectures and home visits. Since the launch of the "Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme" in November 2023, more than 260,000 citizens have participated, about 60 per cent have completed screening, and it was regularised in March this year.

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教育局局長蔡若蓮在立法會教育事務委員會簡報五年規劃及施政報告教育措施

教育局局長蔡若蓮十月二日在立法會教育事務委員會政策簡報會交代《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》的教育措施。當局將以城區概念建設新田、洪水橋和打鼓嶺大學城，並已於九月十七日推出洪水橋三幅校園區用地供合資格專上院校申請；教資會資助研究院研究課程學額將逐步增至二○三○／三一學年的9 600個。

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警方公布重陽節期間柴灣等多區特別交通安排

警方宣布十月三日至十一月八日在柴灣、將軍澳、長沙灣、屯門、大嶼山、荃灣、和合石及沙嶺分階段實施重陽節特別交通及運輸安排。重陽節當日（十月十八日），將軍澳高超道通往墳場的通道上午五時三十分至晚上八時全面封閉。警方呼籲掃墓人士盡量使用公共交通工具。

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds public to beware of fake website

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds the public to beware of the fake website hkmonetaryauthority.lol, which masquerades as the 'Buyer Online Security Guarantee' to offer Faster Payment System (FPS) online transaction security services, tricking users into providing identity card numbers, photos of identity documents and telephone numbers. The company clarified that it has absolutely no relationship with the website, and its official website addresses are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Enquiries can be verified by calling 2533 1111.

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港幣匯率指數

二○二六年十月二日（星期五）港幣匯率指數為一百點六，較星期三的指數上升零點一。