Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun explains progress on placement of children and CSSA review in Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the suspected abused girl and her younger brother and sister, three children from Fu Tai Estate in Tuen Mun, would be discharged as early as today or tomorrow, and would stay in a temporary institution after discharge rather than returning home. The multi-disciplinary case conference was expected to convene in about more than a week, after which a decision would be made on whether to apply to the court for a care or protection order; the Social Welfare Department is meanwhile reviewing their receipt of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, with serious violations referred to the police.

Securities and Futures Commission proposes new round of liquidity reforms to address capital outflows amid US stock rally

Securities and Futures Commission chief executive Julia Leung proposed a number of market liquidity reforms at the Asifma conference, including extending trading hours and shortening the settlement cycle. The reforms come against a backdrop of rising US stocks and a stronger US dollar, with emerging markets facing pressure from capital outflows.

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入境處呼籲市民提早登記皇崗口岸自助通道

皇崗口岸下周一開通，入境處呼籲市民提早透過香港e-道流動應用程式登記合作查驗自助通道，截至今日中午已有超過16萬名香港居民登記。當日早上6時30分起旅客可往返港深，海關提醒離境車輛須先在前置亭清關，乘私家車出境乘客要帶齊行李下車，特定人士可獲豁免。

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皇崗口岸開通日實施人群管理措施

皇崗口岸下周一上午6時30分正式開通，警方當日零時零分在新皇崗口岸設立指揮中心，清晨起實施人群管理措施。6時30分落馬洲口岸截龍，前往深圳的車輛會引流至皇崗口岸。運輸署指落馬洲皇崗穿梭巴士最後班次上午6時15分至20分由新田公共運輸交匯處開出。

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行政長官出席香港中國企業協會成立35周年酒會致辭

行政長官李家超出席香港中國企業協會成立35周年酒會致辭，指「內地企業出海專班」去年十月成立一年來，已協助超過340家內地企業在香港上市及融資。他在今年《施政報告》提出四項措施加強專班工作，包括擴展「跨界別專業服務平台」並新增ESG服務。香港上月與孟加拉國簽訂新的投資協定，並會爭取與卡塔爾和秘魯盡早簽訂。

Judiciary urges public to beware of fake emails and false writs

The Judiciary on 9 October urged the public to beware of fake emails sent from the email account [email protected], falsely claiming to be issued by the Chief Court Clerk of the District Court and attaching false writs. The emails and writs were not issued by the Judiciary, and the case has been reported to the police. The authorities reminded the public not to open them or follow the instructions.

Multiple departments hold wildfire and hill rescue drill at Lion Rock; Fire Services Department deploys large drone to drop water bombs for the first time

Multiple government departments held a cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue drill near Lion Rock Country Park on 9 October, mobilising about 150 people and simulating 25 hikers encountering a wildfire. The Fire Services Department deployed about 90 fire and ambulance personnel, and for the first time deployed a large drone to drop water bombs, while also applying artificial intelligence to analyse the wildfire, in preparation for the Chung Yeung Festival operation.

Provisional Issuance Schedule for Government Agency Bonds under Infrastructure Bond Scheme and Sustainable Bond Scheme and Appointment of Primary Market Dealers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the provisional issuance schedule for government agency bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Scheme and the Sustainable Bond Scheme from October 2026 to March 2027. The bonds will be denominated in Hong Kong dollars and renminbi and issued by competitive bidding. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has also reappointed 13 financial institutions as primary market dealers for a two-year term covering October 2026 to September 2028. All issuance information is provisional, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority may adjust it in light of market conditions and publish a revised schedule in due course.

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衞生防護中心公布登革熱和基孔肯雅熱最新情況

衞生防護中心十月九日公布，十月二日至昨日各錄得一宗外地傳入的登革熱和基孔肯雅熱個案，後者涉及一名73歲男子，潛伏期內到過中國內地，已康復出院。本港今年累計33宗登革熱（31宗外地傳入、2宗本地）和5宗基孔肯雅熱。食環署呼籲市民清除積水，發現蚊患可致電1823。

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維園年宵市場攤位競投完結

食物環境衞生署完成維多利亞公園二○二七年農曆年宵市場攤位競投，400個攤位全部租出，總收入達HK$8,651,552，三個競投日吸引約1,320人次進場。普通型乾貨攤位平均競投價HK$21,017，最高成交價HK$64,000，為底價HK$8,540的7.5倍。東涌、深水埗及土瓜灣等地年宵市場競投將於10月12日至16日陸續舉行。

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房屋局局長何永賢立法會致辭 二○三○年內基本解決住宅內劣質劏房問題

房屋局局長何永賢十月九日在立法會表示，《香港第一個五年規劃》要求二○三○年內基本解決住宅內劣質劏房問題。二○二六／二七至二○三○／三一年度公營房屋建屋量連同簡約公屋約196 000個單位，較上任時的五年期增加超過八成，公屋綜合輪候時間目標二○二六／二七年度降至4.5年。

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立法會強烈反對美國國務院販運人口報告針對特區之失實內容

立法會發言人強烈反對並譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》把香港評為第三級別，指內容完全失實、蓄意抹黑。特區政府去年進行約12100次初步識別審核，較上一年增加7%，識別15名受害者，全部為墮入東南亞國家求職騙案的香港居民。立法會表示將全力支持特區政府打擊販運人口活動。

Chris Sun reiterates priority employment protection for local workers, to submit legislative proposals on work injury protection for platform workers this year

Speaking during the Legislative Council's consolidated debate on Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, Chris Sun said he would strive to protect priority employment for local workers. Imported labour will be brought in in an orderly and moderate manner, subject to the premise of protecting local workers, with dynamic adjustments; this year, legislative proposals on statutory work injury protection for food delivery and takeaway platform workers will be submitted. In elder care, community vouchers and residential care vouchers will be increased, along with subsidised residential care places.

Advisory Committee on Water Services fully supports building Hong Kong into an international hub for high-quality national water conservancy development under Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan

The Advisory Committee on Water Services discussed today (9 October) the water services development strategies and measures in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, and members expressed unanimous support. The Government plans to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-quality national water conservancy development, develop advanced standards for water-related affairs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and conduct pilot testing and translational application in Hong Kong. The Water Supplies Department and the Drainage Services Department will co-host the inaugural Hong Kong Water Expo in April next year, providing a high-end exchange platform for the global water services sector.

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運輸署公布二○二六年十月至十二月車牌號碼網上拍賣

運輸署公布二○二六年十月至十二月將透過拍賣平台「拍牌易」（e-auction.td.gov.hk）舉行六場車牌號碼網上拍賣，詳情已上載運輸署網站。有意競投人士須預先註冊成為「拍牌易」用戶才可參與競投。查詢可致電「拍牌易」熱線3583 3980或電郵至[email protected]。

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立法會：勞工及福利局局長就《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論（第五節）致辭

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論第五節致辭，表示政府會按《五年規劃》做好社福及勞工工作，懇請議員支持相關議案。政府將建構社福數據分享平台以大數據主動識別需要，並增建三所資助獨立幼兒中心、推行為期三年的青老導師計劃。勞工方面，今年會向立法會提交立法建議，為食物及貨物外送平台工作者提供法定工傷補償。

Speech by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak at the joint debate on the motion of thanks for the Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address in the Legislative Council

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak delivered a speech in the Legislative Council on 9 October at the joint debate on the motion of thanks for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, introducing work on youth development and people's livelihood. The total quota for the Youth Startup Internship Programme has been increased from 200 to 300, while more than 290 measures under the Youth Development Blueprint have been implemented.

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保安局局長宣布皇崗口岸10月12日上午6時30分開通 提供24小時通關

重建後的皇崗口岸將於10月12日上午6時30分起開通，提供24小時通關，並實施「一地兩檢」及「合作查驗、一次放行」模式。口岸設134條自助通道及68個人工櫃枱，每日可處理20萬名旅客，原有深圳皇崗口岸旅檢服務即時停止。

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謝展寰在立法會提出加強保育後海灣及開展三寶樹濕地保育公園第一期

環境及生態局局長謝展寰在立法會表示，正研究加強保育後海灣並開展三寶樹濕地保育公園第一期，劃定生態紅線。西貢破邊洲段試行周末及長假期網上預約制並研究收費，政府年底向立法會提交法例修訂建議，爭取明年完成修例；綠在區區回收便利點將升級為24小時自助設施。

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孫玉菡：高度重視職安健 與業界想盡辦法提升職安健績效

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在「建造業安全卓越大獎2026」分享會表示，勞工處會從巡查執法、宣傳推廣、教育培訓及科技應用多管齊下提升職安健績效。勞工處7月底已公布《竹棚架工作安全守則》及《金屬棚架安全守則》修訂版，全港地盤亦全面禁煙，違例者罰款3000元。

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食環署公布十月份第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數

食環署公布2026年10月第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋17個監察地區，藍田及秀茂坪第一階段誘蚊器指數9.4%為各區最高，中環及金鐘與灣仔同為0.0%。食環署列出跨部門協作、精準風險評估等防蚊措施，並呼籲市民每星期更換花瓶水、清除容器積水。

Centre for Food Safety suspends import of poultry meat and poultry eggs from two regions in Canada

The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that, in response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Rural Municipality of Woodlands in Manitoba, Canada, and Vermilion River County in Alberta, it has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and poultry products (including poultry eggs) from the above regions. According to Census and Statistics Department figures, Hong Kong imported no poultry meat or poultry eggs from Canada in the first six months of this year.

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環境及生態局局長立法會致辭 交代綠色轉型等五個重點方向

環境及生態局局長謝展寰十月九日在立法會《香港第一個五年規劃》議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論上致辭，介紹環境及生態局未來五個重點方向。《五年規劃》五個約束性指標中四個與環境有關，訂明二○三○年碳強度對比二○二四年必須降低百分之三十二點五。

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds public to beware of two fake Faster Payment System websites

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited recently identified two fraudulent websites impersonating its official site, tuikuanfpsnew.sbs and tuikuanfpsnew.cfd. The websites masquerade as an online buyer security service, offering refunds and reporting of unauthorised transactions, in an attempt to lure members of the public into submitting copies of their identity cards, telephone numbers and bank account details. The clearing company clarified that it has absolutely no connection with them, and that its genuine official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.

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醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂在立法會交代《五年規劃》醫療改革重點

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂十月九日在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論發言，交代醫療衞生三大方向：深化體系改革、建設醫療創新樞紐及發揮超級聯繫人角色。政府力爭五年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設、會員達100萬，並把七個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短一半，伊利沙伯醫院將發展全港首間綜合日間醫院。

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衞生署持續嚴厲打擊禁煙區違例吸煙

衞生署控煙酒辦昨日（十月八日）在銅鑼灣及尖沙咀進行代號「破霧」的行動，向非法吸食水煙、香煙及管有電子煙煙彈的人士共發出五張定額罰款通知書，並會考慮向涉嫌協助及教唆吸煙罪行的酒吧經營者提出檢控。違例在禁煙區吸煙可被處定額罰款3,000元。自二○二四年一月至今，控煙酒辦就室內禁煙區吸食水煙已發出超過300張定額罰款通知書，並向涉事酒吧職員發出約150張傳票。

Government signs agreement with 45 insurers to extend two classes of compulsory insurance to Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area

The Government has signed a market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend the coverage of compulsory motor insurance and employees' compensation insurance to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area, effective from 31 July, with no additional premium payable. The agreement was signed by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau with the insurance companies, in line with the coming into operation of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance on 31 July, a practice similar to that when the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area commenced operation in 2007. Policyholders may check the contents of the agreement and the list of signatory insurance companies on the bureau's website.

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盧寵茂：明年起籌建新界北醫院聯網 推進牛潭尾醫院建設

醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂在立法會表示，明年起開展籌建新界北醫院聯網，推進牛潭尾綜合醫教研醫院建設，並評估興建洪水橋醫院的需要和可行性。伊利沙伯醫院將發展為全港首間綜合日間醫院，5年內將7個指定專科門診的穩定新症輪候時間縮短1年。當局力爭5年內基本完成18區地區康健中心建設，令會員人數達到100萬。

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陳國基：政府未來5年於體育資源投放預計將累計增加兩成

政務司司長陳國基在體育界慶祝酒會上透過視像致辭，指政府未來5年的體育資源投放預計將累計增加兩成。2026/27年度投入體育發展的資源約81億元，比10年前增加接近七成，並透過精英運動員發展基金向體院撥款約10億元。《香港第一個五年規劃》將優化體育基建佈局、提升體育總會管治，體育相關的經濟增加價值預計累計增加10%。

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房屋局局長何永賢：已收到逾74300個分間單位登記申請

房屋局局長何永賢在立法會表示，簡樸房制度推進約半年多，已收到超過74300個分間單位登記申請，反應理想。她指2026/27至2030/31年度5年公營房屋建屋量約19萬6千個單位，較上屆政府5年期增逾八成；公屋輪候時間預期在2030/31年度降至4年以下。

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政務司副司長卓永興立法會談高齡化對策與鼓勵生育，次名子女獎勵金提高至3萬元

政務司副司長卓永興在立法會談應對高齡化與鼓勵生育。社會高齡化對策報告提出73項措施，預計2046年長者增至274萬；新生嬰兒獎勵金延長至2029年10月24日，第二名或更後子女獎勵金由2萬元提高至3萬元，截至今年9月中已發放約15.71億元。

Cheuk Wing-king: Policy Address rolls out measures to encourage childbirth, medium-term goal to curb falling birth rate

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-king told the Legislative Council that this year's Policy Address had launched 11 bundled measures to encourage childbirth, with the medium-term goal of curbing the falling birth rate. As of mid-September this year, the Newborn Baby Incentive Scheme had paid incentive payments to 78,530 applicants, totalling about $1.571 billion. The authorities will conduct a review two years after the new round of measures to encourage childbirth is launched.

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陳茂波：政府將推進河套深港科技創新合作 促進科研與產業對接

財政司司長陳茂波表示，政府將推進河套深港科技創新合作，促進科研與產業對接，並建設北部都會區大學城，推動教育、科技、人才一體化發展。按《香港第一個五年規劃》，本地創新活動總開支佔本地生產總值的比重力爭在2030年前後達到3%。政府亦會引導耐心資本支持早期項目、持續優化上市制度並引進重點企業。

Transport Department: Passengers taking app-hailed taxis to the new Huanggang Port can be dropped off at the concourse; over 160,000 Hong Kong residents registered for 'co-operative inspection' self-service channels

The Transport Department said passengers taking app-hailed taxis to the new Huanggang Port can be dropped off at the urban and New Territories taxi pick-up and drop-off areas at the new port's concourse. Assistant Commissioner for Transport (New Territories) Tse Sin-yi said communication with the trade had taken place and believed it was only an individual misunderstanding within the trade, while the L2 level provides assistance with arrangements for choosing taxi fleets; over 160,000 Hong Kong residents have registered to use the 'co-operative inspection' self-service channels.

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香港特區立法會強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控

香港特區立法會發言人今日強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控，堅定支持特區政府聲明。立法會指報告將香港評為第三級別完全毫無根據、蓄意抹黑，並指其片面引用數據、抱持雙重標準。特區政府於二○二五年進行約12 100次初步識別審核（較上一年增加7%），識別15名受害者。

Tsuen Wan outline zoning plan approved

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the Tsuen Wan outline zoning plan, providing statutory land-use planning guidance for development and redevelopment in the district. The planning area covers about 743 hectares, encompassing Tsuen Wan Valley and nearby areas. The main amendment rezones a site at Fu Yung Shan to the "Residential (Group C) 9" zone for private housing, an elderly care home and public car park development. Approved plan No. S/TW/41 is now available for public inspection at five locations, including the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board, and an electronic version can also be viewed on the Board's website (www.tpb.gov.hk).

Chief Executive in Council approves draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, providing statutory land use planning guidance for development and redevelopment of about 707 hectares in the area. The amendments include rezoning part of the land as "Industrial Estate" zone to tie in with the development of Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Estate, changing three sites in Area 4B to private residential use, and changing the height restriction of the redevelopment site for Po On Hospital Yeung Chun Pui Nursing Home from three storeys to 50 metres above Principal Datum. The approved plan, numbered S/HSK/4, is now available for public inspection at the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board and other locations, and an electronic version can be viewed at www.tpb.gov.hk.

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行政會議核准米埔及錦綉花園分區計劃大綱草圖

行政長官會同行政會議已核准米埔及錦綉花園分區計劃大綱草圖，規劃區佔地約1 148公頃。修訂包括把錦壆路一幅用地改劃為「住宅（丙類）1」地帶作私人住宅發展，以及上調和生圍一幅用地的發展限制，以容納100個宿位的安老院舍及濕地修復區。核准圖編號S／YL-MP／10置於城規會秘書處等地供公眾查閱，並於 www.tpb.gov.hk 提供電子版本。

Centre for Food Safety tests 272 imported Japanese aquatic product samples, no radiation levels exceeding safety standards found

From noon on October 8 to noon on October 9, the Centre for Food Safety tested 272 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, and found no radiation levels exceeding safety standards. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 52 local fishery product samples over the same period, all of which were satisfactory, while the Observatory's monitoring of Hong Kong waters also showed no abnormalities. The Commissioner for Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning the import into Hong Kong of aquatic products from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima.

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警方公布重陽節前後多區特別交通安排

警方公布，即日起至十一月八日在柴灣、薄扶林、香港仔、將軍澳、鑽石山、和合石等多區分階段實施重陽節特別交通安排，以維持交通暢順和行人安全。柴灣連城道以東一段歌連臣角道即日至十一月八日每日上午七時至下午三時劃為臨時禁區，重陽節當日（十月十八日）多區道路於指定時段封閉，警方呼籲掃墓人士盡量使用公共交通工具。