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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶要求港鐵全速處理藍田站兩宗事故並在一個月內提交事件報告。昨晚約五時半路軌旁發生火警、今早約八時四十五分月台設備冒煙，服務先後恢復；期間港鐵安排約50輛及約70輛免費接駁巴士往來觀塘至油塘站。
Why read this: 公報逐段列出藍田站兩宗事故的發生與恢復時間，以及政府要求港鐵一個月內提交事件報告。
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰在立法會書面答覆梁美芬議員提問，表示政府正全面檢視管束狗隻法規，會於今年年底就修訂建議諮詢立法會事務委員會，爭取明年內完成修例。政府會研究加重棄掉動物及未妥善管束狗隻的罰則，漁護署將優先在曾發生事故或流浪狗較多的高風險地點加強巡查。四個動物領養中心項目至今已批出約1億3,560萬元資助，其中一個目標二○二七年底完工。
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warned the public against the fraudulent website fasterpaymentsystemfps.xyz, which impersonates the Faster Payment System online transaction security service and requests personal data such as identity card photographs and bank account numbers. The company clarified that it has no connection with the site, stating that the genuine official URLs are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk, and that suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.
Why read this: The announcement lists the fraudulent URL alongside two genuine official URLs, allowing readers to check whether they may have logged in and been deceived.
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇書面回覆立法會，二○二六年銀色債券最終發行額由500億港元提高至550億港元，認購12手以下的申請全數獲配，其餘先獲配12手再抽籤決定能否多獲一手，最多13手。過去十年提前贖回金額平均約為發行額5%，政府沒有備存贖回宗數。
Why read this: 答覆列出過去十年提前贖回金額與比率，並解釋配發抽籤的運作方式，讀者可核對自己獲配手數與贖回安排。
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律政司司長林定國十月十四日在立法會動議二讀《2026年調解（修訂）條例草案》，擬賦予香港調評會法定權力，在當事人未議定調解員人數或委任程序時作出決定或委任。草案維持調解屬非持牌活動，當事人仍可選擇不進行調解。草案擬稿諮詢收到17份意見書，持份者普遍支持。
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民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟在立法會表示，政府已成立由政務司司長任主席的督導委員會、政務司副司長任主席的專責小組，以及項目策劃辦公室，統籌二○二七年七月一日香港回歸祖國30周年的慶祝活動。各政策局與部門正籌辦一系列融入國民教育元素的活動，將於二○二七年全面推出，具體計劃擬定後會適時公布。
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政府建議修訂《調解條例》（第620章），賦予香港調解資歷評審協會有限公司在當事人未達協議或委任程序未獲執行時，應一方申請決定調解員人數或委任調解員。《2026年調解（修訂）條例草案》十月二日刊憲，今日提交立法會審議。
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政府向立法會提交文件交代北部都會區產業與招商進度，指九個新發展區各有功能定位、產業佈局逐漸形成。2026/27至2030/31年度將產出約900公頃熟地，逾400公頃為產業用地，正與超過45間企業初步磋商；洪水橋首個片區項目今年8月批出，可建約3000多個單位。
Why read this: 文件交代北都首個五年規劃的用地目標與招商進度，列出2026/27至2030/31年度的900公頃熟地與產業用地比例，讀者可據此核對實際數字。
Hong Kong Post announced that, according to a notice from the airline, mail clearance procedures at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu will be suspended from 16 to 24 October. Delivery services for mail to Nepal will be delayed, and the postal department urged the public to allow extra time for delivery.
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇在立法會動議二讀《2026年印花稅（修訂）（第3號）條例草案》，放寬相聯法人團體內部資產轉讓的印花稅寬免準則。判定相聯時除已發行股本外亦會考慮實益權益及表決權，持股門檻由百分之九十下調至百分之七十五。條例若獲通過，放寬準則適用於二○二六年二月二十五日或之後簽立的文書。
Why read this: 發言列明放寬相聯法人團體印花稅寬免的兩項具體準則，並寫明追溯適用日期，讀者可據此核對企業重組是否受惠。
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創新科技署宣布，「創新及科技基金」下「創科加速器先導計劃評審委員會」已原則上支持九宗申請，包括京港深創科加速器有限公司、華潤現代服務（香港）有限公司等機構。計劃共收到超過50宗申請，政府會以1（政府）：2（服務機構）的配對比例提供資助，上限為3,000萬元，項目期最多三年。創新科技及工業局局長孫東表示，獲選機構將提供共享空間、研發支援、投資對接及市場拓展等服務。
Sun Dong replied in LegCo to Elizabeth Quat's question, saying Hong Kong's overall computing power reaches 5 000 PFLOPS per second, of which the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre accounts for 3 000 PFLOPS, with a utilisation rate of over 90 per cent. The Sha Loeng Data Park is expected to begin first-phase operations in 2027 and be fully in service by 2032, by which time it will provide 180,000 PFLOPS of computing power per second; the authorities also said that at this stage there is no need to build a dedicated water supply corridor or quota for the smart computing industry.
Why read this: The reply sets out short-, medium- and long-term computing power supply arrangements and gives specific figures for existing computing capacity, the supercomputing centre's utilisation rate and the Sha Loeng Data Park, allowing the timetable to be checked.
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇在立法會動議二讀《2026年環境及自然保育基金（修訂）條例草案》，計劃從基金回撥41億元至政府帳目，並預留21億元配合基金未來五年運作。基金截至2026年3月底結餘約62億元，過去三年每年平均開支約2億3,000萬元。草案將新增條文授權財政司司長轉撥結餘，待立法會通過後再徵詢財務委員會。
Why read this: 發言交代了回撥41億元與基金62億元結餘、未來五年預留21億元的對應關係，讀者可核對回撥是否影響基金運作。
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陳美寶書面回覆立法會指，商用柴油價格自本年三月起大幅攀升，運輸署會繼續監察渡輪營辦商的營運及財務狀況，留意油價壓力。離島渡輪航線燃油開支一般佔總營運開支約三至四成，今年四月6條主要離島航線票價加幅由申請的15至30%削減至多程票8%及單程票12.5%。
Secretary for the Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said the government is comprehensively reviewing laws on controlling dogs, will consult the Legislative Council on amendment proposals by the end of this year, and aims to complete the amendment within next year. The authorities will study increasing penalties for abandoning animals and failing to properly control dogs, and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will prioritise strengthening patrols and catching unattended dogs at high-risk locations.
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陳美寶在立法會回應葉傲冬的的士服務提問，指記分制實施至今年十月二日有229名司機被記分，涉拒載125宗，3人被取消駕駛資格三個月；運輸署同期接獲5 944宗投訴。政府維持市區及新界的士站現行安排。
Why read this: 答覆列出記分制生效以來被記分司機與拒載投訴的具體數字，也可核對政府對的士站安排和牌照檢討的取態。
Financial Secretary Paul Chan concluded his visit to Nanjing today and returned to Hong Kong in the evening. He had breakfast with Zhang Wenbin, Executive Vice-Governor of Jiangsu Province and a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, and exchanged views on deepening Jiangsu-Hong Kong economic and trade cooperation and strengthening collaboration in innovation and technology. The delegation subsequently visited a Jiangsu energy and energy-saving equipment enterprise and a pharmaceutical company to learn about their technology research and development, drug research and development, and global marketing.
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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂出席立法會接種季節性流感疫苗活動，呼籲「一老一幼」盡快接種，強調流感並非普通傷風感冒。今年夏季流感季節三個多月內已錄得23宗兒童重症個案、730宗成年人嚴重個案，其中503宗死亡。政府流感疫苗接種計劃九月十七日展開，至今已接種超過70萬針，上一年度則創下超過203萬針紀錄。
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇在立法會表示，金管局及證監會將推動業界應用人工智能等科技，提升交易監察系統偵測非法博彩交易的能力。平和基金自二○二○年起優先撥款資助預防網上賭博活動，過往三年傀儡戶口洗黑錢的拘捕、檢控及定罪統計載於附件。參與非法賭博最高可判罰款五萬元及監禁九個月，推廣非法賭博最高罰款五百萬元及監禁七年。
Alice Mak said in a written reply to a Legislative Council question that the government has established a steering committee chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration to fully plan and advance celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return, with announcements to be made in due course. A dedicated task force chaired by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration has also been set up under the steering committee, and the government has established a project planning office to provide support. Various policy bureaux and departments are preparing a series of activities incorporating elements of national education to strengthen citizens' sense of national identity and belonging.
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4間專營巴士營辦商向政府申請加價，加幅8.1%至17.7%，九巴申請16%、城巴17.7%、龍運8.1%、嶼巴9.8%，政府正作考慮。運輸及物流局文件指營辦商3月燃油開支較1月上升約85%至132%。局方表示會審慎檢視申請，如認為加幅過高會調低或拒絕。
Why read this: 文件列出四間營辦商的申請加幅、燃油開支升幅及最新盈利跌幅，讀者可核對加價理由與自身通勤開支的影響。
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰就陳博智議員的立法會八題書面答覆，指過去一年食環署接獲654宗食肆非法棄置廚餘和垃圾投訴。食環署由九月三十日起展開為期兩星期的「天羅行動」，截至十月六日已巡查715間超級市場等並提出25宗檢控；《滅鼠約章》至今有約840個住宅處所及約130個商場簽署。
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教育局局長蔡若蓮在立法會書面答覆吳永嘉議員提問，交代職業教育和就業支援計劃及職學僱主評核先導計劃的參與人數與安排。支援計劃現涵蓋六個行業範疇，每財政年度提供1,200個學額；先導計劃每學年1,000個名額，僱主可獲每名學員最多36,000元津貼。2026年《施政報告》宣布，註冊學徒每月1,000元額外培訓津貼將延續兩年至二○二八至二九年度。
The government replied to the Legislative Council that there was no need to introduce a statutory probationary period in the standard employment contract for domestic helpers, as employers could already summarily dismiss employees without payment in lieu of notice under the Employment Ordinance for wilful disobedience to lawful and reasonable orders, fraud or misconduct. The government has no plans to amend the requirement that employers bear the return travel expenses of domestic helpers, and agency fees are a market matter; the Equal Opportunities Commission already has the Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, and the Immigration Department will approve visa applications on a case-by-case basis.
Mable Chan said the government is highly concerned about successive MTR incidents and has demanded a prompt review and explanation. The original text was only a headline and did not provide specific details of the incidents' timing, location or handling.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the government values the reliability of franchised bus services and the public's affordability, and will scrutinise fare increase applications from franchised bus operators.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面答覆立法會提問，指渡輪每公升平均燃油成本由二○二五年的5.2元升至二○二六年截至8月的7.6元，燃油開支約佔離島航線總營運開支三至四成。政府自二○二六年四月三十日起實施為期兩個月的柴油補貼，每公升補貼港幣三元。二○二六年四月六條主要離島渡輪航線的票價加幅，由營辦商申請的15%至30%削減至多程票8%及單程票12.5%。
Why read this: 答覆列出可核對的數字：每公升燃油成本由二○二五年的5.2元升至二○二六年截至8月的7.6元，補貼為每公升3元、為期兩個月，離島航線加幅被削減至多程票8%。
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勞福局局長孫玉菡書面回覆立法會指，自二○○二年起當局向年屆百歲的香港居民致送祝壽賀函和賀卡。過去五年發出的賀函和賀卡總數由2021年1,112份增至2025年1,775份。社署已於二○二五年四月起將關愛隊支援長者及照顧者計劃擴展至全港18區；勞福局現階段暫無計劃就超高齡長者開展專門調研。
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金融學院宣布，2027年度「金融領袖計劃」將於明日（10月15日）開始接受報名，並於12月4日或之前截止。計劃自2022年推出以來已培育逾100名未來金融領袖，獲香港金融管理局、保監局、積金局及證監會支持，專為現職行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的高級金融行政人員而設，以兼讀形式進行。相關申請表格已上載金融學院網站，只備英文版本。
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面回應鄭泳舜議員提問，指正透過新航線、加強宣傳及改善碼頭設施提升維港水路交通。天星小輪約六成乘客為遊客，水上的士營辦商已於尖東星光大道設售票亭，並於2026年2月起在中環9號公眾碼頭設乘客等候區。電動渡輪先導試驗計劃預留HK$3.5億元引入4艘電動渡輪，3艘已展開測試，餘下1艘可望2029年開始試驗。
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人保財險在港發行首宗「側掛車」形式的保險相連證券，發行總額1,200萬美元（約9,400萬港元），以比例再保險方式為中國內地海上風電保險業務提供保障。財經事務及庫務局表示此舉鞏固香港作為國際風險管理中心的地位，局長許正宇指保險相連證券配合專屬自保，可為「出海」企業提供多元化的風險管理途徑。
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Ministry of Finance has proposed 4 key agenda items: fiscal policies supporting people's livelihood development, financing for digital infrastructure, promoting inclusive financial development in line with local conditions, and promoting exchanges and cooperation among APEC young financial and economic talent. The Ministry of Finance said the meeting will accumulate financial and fiscal outcomes ahead of the APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting to be held in Shenzhen in November, with outcome documents such as a finance ministers' statement expected to be formed.
Why read this: The Ministry of Finance has proposed four key agenda items and listed the planned outcome documents, setting out how the meeting will accumulate financial and fiscal outcomes ahead of the APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen in November.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to a LegCo question, stating that current legislation such as the Hong Kong Railway Bylaws and the Public Bus Services Ordinance stipulates penalties for improper behaviour by passengers such as playing audio loudly and trampling on seats, and that operators also have Passenger Notices and frontline advisory mechanisms. All MTR heavy rail trains currently equipped with in-carriage televisions have quiet carriages, while the designated quiet carriages on Vibrant Express trains further require passengers to keep their mobile phones on silent and move to either end of the carriage to take phone calls. The Government said it will continue to work with operators to promote travel etiquette.}}'t add quotation marks. Wait - I must not add quotation marks. Let me review:
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保安局局長鄧炳強在立法會書面答覆中表示，政府目前未有計劃修訂《按摩院條例》的發牌門檻。過去三年警務處針對無牌經營按摩場所的拘捕人數為二○二四年114人、二○二五年65人、二○二六年截至八月底17人。當局會加強跨部門情報蒐集與執法。
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金融學院宣布，二○二七年度「金融領袖計劃」明日（十月十五日）開始接受報名，十二月四日或之前截止。計劃自二○二二年推出以來，在各香港金融監管機構和參與機構支持下，已培育逾100名未來金融領袖的活躍網絡。計劃以兼讀形式進行，對象為現職於行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的優秀高級金融行政人員。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to Legislative Council questions, stating that MTR currently has MTR Concessionary Stations at 41 locations across Hong Kong, offering adult Octopus card holders a fare discount of $2 per journey, and MTR currently has no plans to adjust the relevant measures. Shenzhen Metro Line 4 Futian Checkpoint Station has one concessionary station, offering a discount of $3 per journey after tapping the card; MTR will regularly review various offers and deploy promotional resources through models such as MTR Mobile points.
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勞工處宣布對威信物流有限公司實施行政制裁，即時中止處理該公司已提交的補充勞工優化計劃輸入勞工申請，並拒絕處理其隨後一年在計劃下提交的申請。勞工處經調查確定該公司提交不實的全職本地僱員數目，以及沒有持續符合全職本地僱員與輸入勞工二比一的人手比例要求。
Why read this: 公布列出兩項具體違規行為和為期一年的拒收範圍，讀者可據此了解違反輸入勞工計劃規定的實際後果。
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政府建議開立承擔額，從資本投資基金撥出100億元注資新田科技城公司，其中約60億元用於發展創科用地、約30億元加快土地平整、約10億元支付早期營運開支。創新科技及工業局向立法會提交文件，指新田科技城約210公頃創新科技用地中，未來5年約有140公頃產出，並擬以更多公私營合作模式帶動私人資本投資。
Why read this: 文件列出100億元注資的三項用途分配與210公頃創科用地的五年產出目標，讀者可據此核對公帑投放範圍與進度。
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面答覆立法會，指「人人暢道通行」計劃下升降機平均每部每年經常性開支約37萬元。過去三年因單次故障暫停服務超24小時及超七天的分別為87部及13部，最長停用19天。新界西南65部升降機每周例行保養平均停用約1.2小時；業內工程人員由約7600名增至約9670名，增幅約27%。
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醫務衛生局局長盧寵茂表示，本年度流感疫苗接種計劃自上月17日開始，至今未夠一個月已接種約70萬劑，冀接種率可高於去年約203萬劑。今年新增4項措施，包括私家醫生先導計劃由10萬劑增至30萬劑及推出電子同意書，超過2200間學校參與外展接種。