Fire Services Department Strengthens Patrols at 12 Higher Wildfire-Risk Locations During Chung Yeung Festival, Introduces Large Drones for Aerial Support

During the Chung Yeung Festival, the Fire Services Department strengthened patrols and response deployment, targeting 12 locations with relatively higher wildfire risk, all located in the New Territories West and New Territories North areas. The Civil Aid Service joined with the Fire Services Department to form 12 patrol teams to strengthen on-site patrols. The Fire Services Department also deployed a remote aerial detection system, a real-time artificial intelligence image analysis platform and newly introduced large drones equipped with a water bomb dropping system. The drones can carry an 80-litre water-carrying device, providing aerial auxiliary support for remote or steep locations.

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環保署公布39個憲報泳灘等級 24個水質良好

環保署今日公布39個憲報公布泳灘及1個非憲報公布泳灘的最新等級評定，24個泳灘水質評為良好（一級），16個為一般（二級）。舊咖啡灣泳灘和清水灣第二灣泳灘由二級升為一級，中灣泳灘則由一級轉為二級。發言人提醒泳客避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往泳灘游泳。

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政府刊憲修訂條例草案 放寬知識產權開支扣稅安排

政府今日在憲報刊登《2026年稅務（修訂）（知識產權開支的稅項扣除）條例草案》，適度放寬企業購買知識產權或其使用權特許所招致的資本開支扣稅安排，法案本月28日提交立法會首讀和二讀。草案建議容許企業就從集團關連公司等相聯者購入合資格知識產權的資本開支獲得扣稅，並讓預付特許費及符合外地收入豁免徵稅機制情況的開支按比例扣稅，修訂適用於今年4月1日或其後訂立的相關合約。

Government to Launch Four Distinctive Tourism Projects in Fourth Quarter, Covering Industrial Brands, Miniature Art, Religious Culture and Yuen Long Scenery

The Working Group on Developing Tourism Hotspots will progressively launch four distinctive tourism projects in the fourth quarter, covering industrial brands, miniature art, religious culture and district scenery. The new projects include the Kowloon Motor Bus depot, the MTR "Station Encounter" railway exhibition and Beijing Tong Ren Tang's Hong Kong production and research base, with visitors joining guided tours on a group-in, group-out basis; Madame Tussauds Hong Kong will from the fourth quarter recreate a miniature Hong Kong city exhibition at Peak Tower. The Yuen Long Good Times project is expected to be rolled out in phases from the fourth quarter of this year to the first quarter of next year.

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政府擬限制業權註冊及土地紀錄查冊 公眾利益查冊者須提交聲明

政府正推動新的土地業權註冊制度，並提出限制業權註冊及土地紀錄的查冊安排，日後須符合「指明目的」或獲接納符合公眾利益方可查冊。發展局在立法會文件註腳提及，基於公眾利益提出的查冊申請，申請人須提交聲明，說明索取土地紀錄是為聲明目的所需、只會用於聲明中的用途，並說明會如何使用該等紀錄。

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宏福苑93.2%業主已簽署買賣協議 房屋局稱部分業主因特殊情況未簽將酌情考慮

大埔宏福苑業主簽署出售單位《買賣協議》的限期昨日屆滿，房屋局發言人今日表示，A至H八座共1850戶業主已簽署協議，佔八座單位總數93.2%。政府稱會繼續全速跟進契約轉讓手續以完成業權轉讓，部分業主因特殊情況未簽，將酌情考慮。

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博康邨及翠屏北邨48部升降機未裝耐火門框 警方重案組到臺日辦公室調查

臺日電梯（香港）有限公司去年5月至今年7月為沙田博康邨及觀塘翠屏北邨更換48部升降機，機電工程署揭發全部未安裝耐火門框組件。警方今日接獲機電署報案，案件交由新界南總區重案組跟進，10多名警員到臺日位於柴灣的辦公室調查。博康邨涉事39部升降機運作正常，居民稱換𨋢後曾一個月壞三次。

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房屋局：宏福苑93.2%業主限期前簽署《買賣協議》

房屋局表示，大埔宏福苑8座共1850戶業主已於限期前簽署出售單位的《買賣協議》，佔單位總數93.2%，政府會繼續跟進契約轉讓手續。部分業主因遺囑認證、破產、業權爭議或身處境外等特殊情況未能如期簽署，政府會按個別情況酌情考慮作出適切安排。

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海關檢約6800件冒牌硬碟 拘6人

海關昨日採取特別行動，打擊懷疑冒牌硬碟加工工場及儲存倉庫，檢獲約6800件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值共約5000萬元，並拘捕6人。海關稍後舉行記者會，交代行動詳情。

Hong Kong Housewife Sent to Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre for Three Months over Displaying Seditious Publication

West Kowloon Court on Friday sentenced 62-year-old housewife Yeung Chau-ki to three months' compulsory psychiatric treatment at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, after she was charged with knowingly displaying a seditious publication containing Hong Kong independence slogans and colonial-era flags outside her home. The case was brought under Article 23 of Hong Kong's Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Details are subject to the original text.

HKICL Warns Public Against Fake Website

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has discovered the fake website fpsrefund.club, which impersonates the Faster Payment System FPS online transaction security service and tricks users into providing information such as ID card photos, phone numbers and bank account numbers. The clearing house clarified that it has absolutely no connection to the website, and that the genuine official addresses are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. The public can call 2533 1111 to verify.

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粵艇南下首航 深圳遊艇船東稱香港水域乾淨漂亮 留港兩三日擬到中環尖沙咀購物

「粵艇南下」舉行首航儀式，首批5艘內地遊艇中午12時起靠岸，停泊在大嶼山遊艇會。來自深圳的船東盛先生乘46呎雙體船載同四、五人來港自由行，計劃留港兩至三日，到中環和尖沙咀購物。同行船長周先生稱出發前在內地接受約兩天香港水域規則及停泊設施培訓，網上預辦及審批手續效率高。

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博康邨居民對升降機安全問題反應不一 翠屏北邨有升降機被圍封

觀塘翠屏北邨和沙田博康邨合共48部由臺日電梯（香港）有限公司負責、已報稱完成更換工程的升降機，被發現只安裝耐火門而無安裝門框組件。博康邨涉及39部，記者到過其中3幢大廈，升降機早上如常運作亦無圍封，有居民稱不太擔心，亦有居民期望當局披露更多資訊。翠屏北邨涉及9部升降機，早上有升降機被圍封並貼出暫停使用標示。

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孫中山誕辰160周年親子問答比賽接受報名 初賽11月6日截止

民政及青年事務局和公民教育委員會舉辦「傳承啓智 孫中山先生誕辰160周年」親子問答比賽，初賽今日（十月十六日）起接受報名，截止日期為二○二六年十一月六日。參賽隊伍以家庭為單位，每隊由兩名家庭成員組成，分兒童組及少年組，須登入比賽網站回答20條問題。主辦機構將以抽籤方式邀請每組答對最多問題的參加者出席暫定於二○二六年十二月舉行的準決賽及決賽，勝出者可獲三日兩夜內地考察團名額。

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房屋局指宏福苑93.2%業主在限期前簽署《買賣協議》

房屋局表示，大埔宏福苑A至H八座共1 850戶業主已於十月十五日限期前簽署出售單位的《買賣協議》，佔八座單位總數93.2%。部分業主因業權問題如需遺囑認證、破產、業權爭議或身處香港境外等未能如期簽署，政府會按個別情況酌情考慮作出適切安排，並繼續跟進契約轉讓手續。

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方東昇《醫生，你有病？》最後一集 專訪已故骨科醫生黃詠儀 容樹恒剖白插喉拔喉兩難

方東昇、黃曉瑩及李嘉嘉製作的《醫生，你有病？》今晚（16日）播出最後一集，主角為已故中大醫學院矯形外科及創傷學系名譽臨床副教授、中大醫院骨科顧問醫生黃詠儀。她患末期肺癌仍堅守崗位，化療期間堅持診症做手術，進入深切治療部前三天仍為病人治療至晚上十時。其摯愛容樹恒在追思會上剖白決定插喉與拔喉的兩難。

Task Force on Developing Tourism Hotspots to Launch 4 Tourism Projects from Fourth Quarter, Covering KMB Depot, Railway Exhibition and Temple Rambles

The Task Force on Developing Tourism Hotspots, led by Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing, will gradually launch 4 tourism projects in the next stage from the fourth quarter of this year, covering industrial brands, miniature art, religious culture and district character themes. The projects include Hong Kong industrial brand tourism featuring the new Kowloon Motor Bus depot, the MTR "Railway Encounters" railway exhibition and Beijing Tong Ren Tang's Hong Kong production and research base, as well as a Hong Kong miniature city exhibition recreated by Madame Tussauds Hong Kong at The Peak Tower. There is also the promotion of in-depth religious culture tours, and the "Yuen Long Good Times" project jointly run by the Yuen Long District Office and district groups.

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孫中山誕辰160周年 政府下月12日中山紀念公園舉行官方紀念儀式

特區政府下月12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一連串紀念活動，包括展覽、講座、導賞、電影欣賞、學生及青年內地交流團、本地史蹟考察及親子問答比賽等。

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政府憲報公告強積金首階段全自由行12月21日實施

政府今日在憲報刊登公告，指定12月21日實施《2025年強制性公積金計劃（一般）（修訂）規例》，落實強積金首階段全自由行，公告下周三提交立法會進行先訂立後審議程序。

Guangdong's 5 Yachts Enter Hong Kong for First Time Under New Cross-Border Maritime Arrangement

5 Guangdong-registered yachts entered Hong Kong waters at noon on Friday and berthed at Discovery Bay Tai Pak Wan Marina, the first batch of vessels approved under the new arrangement relaxing visits by mainland leisure boats. Hong Kong began accepting applications from Guangdong yacht operators on Wednesday, and southbound captains may use 5 designated anchorages with a total capacity of about 115 vessels up to 40 metres long.

Pro Bono HK Helps Hongkongers Seek Access to Justice, Extending from Legal Advice to Social Worker Referrals

Hong Kong charity Pro Bono HK provides legal support for residents who cannot qualify for legal aid or afford private lawyer fees, with services covering tenancy, family disputes, probate and emergency legal support, and refers clients to social workers and community groups while promoting legal education. The organisation was founded in 2014, and its volunteer team was shortlisted as a finalist for an award.

Eason Chan to Take Up Residency at APA in December for 26 Shows, Re-Recording Nearly 30 Years of Classic Albums

Eason Chan has announced that he will take up residency at the Academy for Performing Arts Opera House from December this year to February next year for a run of 26 shows, Recording Sessions with Mr. Eason Chan, bringing the recording studio to the stage to re-record nearly 30 years of classic albums. Photography, audio recording and video recording will be banned throughout the performances, mobile phones must be switched off and sealed, and audiences must remain quiet during recording. Tickets will be sold by Cityline via online registration and ballot, with the registration period from 28 to 29 October.

Mabel Chan Says 'Southbound Guangdong Yachts' Drive High-End Visitor Spending to Make Hong Kong a Superyacht Hub

Mabel Chan says 'southbound Guangdong yachts' drive high-end visitor spending, and proposes making Hong Kong a superyacht hub.

Legislative Council Discusses Fare Increase Applications from Four Bus Companies as Lawmakers Criticise Increases as Too High

The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with increases ranging from 8.1 per cent to 17.7 per cent. Multiple lawmakers criticise the increases as too high and unaffordable for the public. Some lawmakers are concerned that a Citybus route from Tuen Mun to Admiralty will rise by $9 per journey, and propose a fare adjustment mechanism linked to performance and an annual fare review. Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics Frank Yip Hoi-ying says data will be reviewed scientifically, taking into account the public's affordability.

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廉署起訴科技服務供應商等5人 涉空殼公司詐騙「科技券」資助

廉署今早落案起訴科技服務供應商及空殼公司負責人共5人串謀詐騙，案件下午在東區裁判法院提訊。控罪指涉案供應商於2019年10月至2025年1月，與4名同案被告訛稱數間公司符合資格申請「科技券」資助，涉及資助額逾160萬元。廉署調查發現涉案數間供應商涉及約470宗懷疑有問題申請，資助額逾1億元，並成功阻截批出及發放近九成資助，即9400萬元。

Michael Wong Says Yacht Economy Is a World Trend, Believes Hong Kong Has the Capability and Strength to Take a Share

Michael Wong says the yacht economy has become a world trend, and he believes Hong Kong has the capability and strength to take a share of it. He made the remarks on 16 October 2026.

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四間巴士公司申加價8.1%至17.7% 議員批「獅子開大口」

四間巴士公司申請加價，加幅由8.1%至17.7%不等。立法會交通事務委員會今（16日）討論加價申請，多名議員批評加幅不可接受，形容是「獅子開大口」，並關注政府會否以臨時附加費應對油價飆升。運輸及物流局副秘書長葉海鷹稱，油價是專營巴士整體營運成本的一部分，政府會整全檢視不同因素。

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蔡天鳳案｜譚仔創辦人譚澤均作供 稱接受蔡天鳳背景 每月付20至25萬供養

譚仔創辦人譚澤均於蔡天鳳被殺案續審時作供，稱夫婦均接受蔡天鳳背景，並每月付20至25萬元供養對方。其子譚方駿早前作供指，500萬賭債最終償還600萬元，多出的100萬元為「茶錢」，由鄺球負責轉交。

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Alo 香港 K11 Musea 首周銷售近 2,000 萬港元 創商場新店開幕紀錄

美國運動休閒品牌 Alo 於尖沙咀 K11 Musea 開設大中華區首間旗艦店，首周銷售額近 2,000 萬港元（約 260 萬美元），創下該商場新店開幕首周最高銷售紀錄，不包括珠寶及鐘錶類別。該店於 9 月 25 日試業。

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涉開空殼公司詐騙科技券資助 科技服務供應商等5人遭廉署落案起訴

科技服務供應商涉嫌與另外4人串謀詐騙創科署及生產力局，訛稱一些公司符合資格申請科技券計劃下的政府科技資助，涉及資助額逾160萬元。5名被告共被控4項串謀詐騙罪，案件今（16日）於東區裁判法院提堂，暫毋須答辯，裁判官將案件押後至2027年1月8日再訊，5人獲准保釋。

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退休婦住所大門貼煽動字句罪成 西九龍裁判法院判3個月醫院令

一名退休婦在住所大門邊牆上張貼「驅逐大陸垃圾保安，光復香港」等字句，被控明知而發布或展示具煽動意圖的刊物罪，10月16日於西九龍裁判法院被裁定罪成。主任裁判官蘇文隆接納報告建議，判處被告服3個月醫院令。

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《那一年，打轉教室》聖誕西九演15場 小薯茄三子零對白追嘉盈 鄭麗莎相隔15年回歸

鄧樹榮戲劇工作室宣布，零對白喜劇《那一年，打轉教室》將於今年12月25日至明年1月10日登陸西九文化區自由空間大盒，演出15場。新版由小薯茄程人富、肥蚊、阿J與FHProductionHK王嘉盈跨界合體，三人挑戰零對白肢體演出，並邀得「蜘蛛女」鄭麗莎相隔15年回歸飾演嚴厲女老師。

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鄉郊代表選舉2026年正式選民登記冊今日發表

鄉郊代表選舉2026年正式選民登記冊今日發表，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。整份文本可於灣仔修頓中心11樓的選舉登記主任辦事處查閱。

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Says 48 New Lifts in Two Estates Lack Fire Door Frames; Contractor Faces Enforcement Action

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said in a statement at midnight on Friday that registered contractor Taizoom had serious deficiencies in lift replacement works involving 9 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and 39 lifts at Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin; although it submitted fire rating certificates, it installed only fire doors without the corresponding door frame components. The department said the lifts could still operate safely, did not rule out fraud and false statements and referred the matter to police, has required the contractor to bear the repair costs and complete them within one month, and the Housing Department has also suspended tendering for the Fu Heng Estate lift contract.

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生產力局設全港首個具身人工智能應用樞紐 宇樹科技銀河通用等七企參與

香港生產力促進局周四於九龍塘生產力大樓啟用全港首個具身人工智能實驗樞紐「Embodied AI International Applications Hub」，設於其工業人工智能及機械人中心之下，共有七間內地及香港企業參與，包括宇樹科技及Galbot。

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Promotes Chinese Music for Nearly Half a Century, Commissions New Works to Expand Younger Audiences

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has worked for nearly 50 years to bring Chinese music to a wider audience, including people who never thought of entering a concert hall. Executive Director Chin Man-wa said the orchestra has long ensured Chinese music is not seen as distant, formal or difficult to understand, commissioning new works, exploring different musical styles and developing programmes aimed at younger audiences.

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岑寧兒推出新歌《古董相機》 魏如萱作曲 曾遇巴塞隆拿爆竊痛失菲林相機

岑寧兒今日推出今年第二首國語作品《古董相機》，由魏如萱首次為她作曲，歌曲已於10月15日凌晨上架各大音樂平台。她透露早年在西班牙巴塞隆拿旅行時，入住的Airbnb遭入屋爆竊，損失攝影師朋友借出的已停產菲林相機Contax T3，內裏菲林亦一併被偷。新專輯以「還在」為主題，預計年底推出。

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政府公布發展旅遊熱點工作組新一批四個特色旅遊項目

政府公布，由政務司副司長卓永興領導的發展旅遊熱點工作組將於二○二六年第四季起，逐步推出下一階段四個特色旅遊項目，涵蓋工業品牌、微型藝術、宗教文化及地區風貌。新增工業品牌旅遊涵蓋九龍巴士車廠、港鐵「載遇‧站見」鐵路展及北京同仁堂香港生產研發基地等，香港杜莎夫人蠟像館將於山頂凌霄閣重塑香港微型城市展。

Transport Bureau Says Bus Fare Increases Handled Prudently, Considering Public Acceptance and Bus Operations

Yip Hoi-ying, Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics, told the Legislative Council Panel on Transport that the fare increase applications from 4 bus companies would be handled prudently and rigorously, taking into account factors including public acceptance and the companies' sustainable operations, and that recommendations would be formed after consulting the Transport Advisory Committee and submitted to the Chief Executive and the Executive Council for consideration. Citybus proposed a fare increase of 17.7 per cent, the highest among them, and multiple lawmakers were dissatisfied that the increase exceeded inflation and employee pay rises.

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《2026年稅務（修訂）（知識產權開支的稅項扣除）條例草案》刊憲

政府於十月十六日在憲報刊登《2026年稅務（修訂）（知識產權開支的稅項扣除）條例草案》，放寬企業購買知識產權或其使用權特許的資本開支扣稅安排。草案涵蓋向相聯者購買、供香港以外使用的合資格知識產權，以及預付特許費用，並訂有主要目的測試等防濫用措施，適用於二○二六年四月一日或之後訂立的合約，十月二十八日提交立法會首讀及二讀。