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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。
The Government will hold an official ceremony on 12 November to mark the 160th anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen's birth.
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Apple 在 Welcome Home 發佈會宣布與 LG Electronics 及 Schneider Electric 合作推出 Apple Home Collection，涵蓋智能攝影機、門鎖及恆溫器等，預計12月起發售，部分配件2027年初推出。產品於美國、加拿大及英國等地發售，香港是否推出尚未公布。
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政府宣布將於11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展覽、講座、導賞、電影欣賞及內地交流團等連串紀念活動，相關資訊已上載孫中山紀念館官方網站及今日增設的專題網頁。
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found during inspections that Tate Japan Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited had serious deficiencies in the replacement works for 48 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin, with fire-resistant door frame components not installed, while completion was reported. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department considered that the incident might involve criminal acts of fraud and providing false statements, and has referred it to the police for follow-up. It is understood that the case has been taken over by the Police New Territories South Regional Major Crimes Unit for investigation.
Why read this: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department inspections uncovered that fire-resistant door frames were not installed in 48 lift replacement works but completion was reported; the case has been referred to the police major crimes unit, letting readers understand the estates and contractors involved.
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。
The Tourism Board announced preliminary visitor arrivals to Hong Kong of about 4.03 million visitors last month, up 22 per cent year-on-year, including 3.17 million mainland visitors, up nearly 30 per cent year-on-year. Visitors from short-haul markets outside the mainland totalled 420,000 visitors, down 9 per cent month-on-month, affected by factors such as aviation capacity and fuel surcharges. Cumulative visitor arrivals in the first three quarters were about 40.7 million visitors, up 12 per cent year-on-year.
The Hong Kong Food Carnival will open on 24 October, with 330 stalls at Kwai Chung Sports Ground.
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百度旗下自動駕駛車輛「蘿蔔快跑」將於下周三（21日）至11月3日在東涌舉行全港首個自動駕駛車輛公眾試乘活動，540張實體乘車券今起在離島民政事務處派發，先到先得。體驗路線由東涌逸東邨1號停車場出發，全程約5.1公里，車程約15分鐘，中途不設落客點。車內現階段仍配備一名後備操作員全程監控。
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蔡天鳳案在高等法院續審，死者丈夫譚方駿否認曾向鄺港智提出發展戀情或性關係，指兩人中學時已認識。他承認2021年曾向澳門賭場借貸500萬元賭博並遭追債，稱因太陽城執笠而拒還，最終由譚父代為清還。
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消委會表示，今年首9個月錄得3,078宗客戶服務投訴，超越去年全年的2,715宗，較去年同期1,926宗升六成。按類別劃分，以「等待接通時間長」升幅最高，達172%，其次為「態度問題」升68%及「無實際幫助」升63%。涉及AI客服的投訴有158宗，按年增143%。
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消委會今年首9個月接獲29宗搬屋服務相關投訴，較去年同期多4宗。其中一名投訴人獲報價2000元後，因大廈正門設有5級樓梯被加收15%樓梯費，要求退回訂金遭拒，經消委會介入後公司同意取消服務並退還訂金。消委會提醒消費者了解報價涵蓋範圍及附加費，並保留交易文件和通訊紀錄。
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發展局局長甯漢豪公布本財政年度第三季賣地計劃，推出沙田石門大涌橋路與安心街交界一幅住宅用地，預計提供960個單位。連同市建局土瓜灣道項目及私人重建項目，第三季私人房屋供應約3,845伙，首三季合共15,680伙，超出全年12,600伙目標。甯漢豪表示供應目標並非硬指標，會持續評估市場步伐。
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張寶兒周三（14日）在抖音上載「搬家後的日常Vlog」，令與袁偉豪的新居內景曝光。新居為兩層複式豪宅，BB房設巨型落地窗及玻璃房頂，採光明亮，窗外望無敵海景，房內擺放BB床、玩具、電子鋼琴等用品，空間仍相當開闊。
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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。
Why read this: 公告指定首階段強積金全自由行於十二月二十一日實施，並說明新聘僱員可轉移僱主強制性供款累算權益的範圍。
An HSBC survey conducted in June 2026 interviewed more than 1,200 affluent and high-net-worth investors in Hong Kong, finding that 60 per cent said they had let financial professionals or institutions decide their investment portfolios. The survey reflects that even with market information readily available, investment decisions do not necessarily become easier as a result.
Tait Yat Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited was accused of failing to install fire-resistant door frame components on 48 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin while reporting the work as completed. After surprise inspections, the EMSD considered that the incident might involve criminal acts of fraud and providing false statements, and will refer the case to police. Polytechnic University visiting professor Ho Wing Yip said the components are used to connect the wall and fire-resistant door to prevent fire and smoke from entering the lift and shaft through gaps during a fire, and he considered that it might not be ruled out that it was a supervision problem, with the true cause pending investigation.
Why read this: The EMSD referred the case to police after surprise inspections, affecting 48 lifts across two estates, so readers can check whether their own estate is on the list.
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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。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today that due to rough seas, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, as well as Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
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深水埗元州街68至70號一幢唐樓後樓梯凌晨2時許突然起火冒濃煙，消防到場開喉撲救，約15分鐘後將火救熄。消防調查相信是梯間雜物起火，初步無可疑，事件中無人受傷，亦毋須疏散。
Dr Ng Kwai-lun, who once worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong's medical school, left a stable university teaching post to start a business, founding a social enterprise to give Hongkongers more end-of-life arrangement choices. He found a gap between what people are told they can do and the services actually available, and resolved to fill it. He previously handled embalming at the medical school and helped run and promote a body donation programme.
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英皇旗下西貢蠔涌洋房項目上月以8249萬元完成補地價，每方呎樓面補地價約3165元，較同區澄林5年前每方呎樓面補地價低超過五成。西貢區近月先後有洋房新盤推出，包括蘭桂坊地產與遠展合作發展的蠔涌澄林，以及豐資源旗下窩美豐迎山。
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《東張西望》昨晚（10月15日）播出「千里尋子追舊債」個案，7旬港人陳先生90年代在四川經營海鮮火鍋酒樓，曾擁過億身家，離婚後物業全歸前妻，其後生意失敗破產，要靠洗碗維生。他指大仔趁他捲入飲食官司時轉走公司1,000萬元，去年在派出所協調下大仔同意付30萬人民幣及每月3,500人民幣生活費，但隨後失聯。
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南華早報發布一系列概況摘要，介紹香港首個五年計劃及2026年施政報告，第三份題為「Sharpening Hong Kong's edge」。該系列獲香港特區政府支持，將於10月20日在南華早報印刷版刊登。
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南華早報發布關於香港首個五年計劃及2026年施政報告的第四份概況摘要，主題為「開拓科技與人才」。該系列概況由香港特區政府支持製作，將於10月在南華早報印刷版刊登。
Cha Yat-chiu, chairman of the board of the San Tin Technopole Company, said the government's heavy investment in innovation and technology and industrial development in recent years is the "right approach". He believes that to attract advanced manufacturing partners to Hong Kong, land prices, tax incentives and CEPA are all important factors, among which CEPA has not been updated for many years and he believes there is room for optimisation. He suggested that the life and health sector set up in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop, while microelectronics, robotics and green manufacturing could be considered for development in San Tin.
The Department of Health says the activity level of hand, foot and mouth disease in Hong Kong has risen significantly recently. University of Hong Kong medical faculty paediatrics professor Yip Pak-keung says outbreaks have been more obvious since the start of this month, especially in child care centres, kindergartens and primary schools, which he believes is related to pupils gathering after the start of the school year. He says alcohol cannot effectively kill enterovirus 71, and recommends washing hands with liquid soap and water, while schools should also watch hygiene and whether pupils have symptoms.
Radio Television Hong Kong revisits the Newspaper Summary for 16 October 2026, gathering the main news from local newspapers daily to keep abreast of social developments.
Radio Television Hong Kong brings together the essence of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers, presenting perspectives from multiple angles, in a Review of Editorial Digest broadcast on 16 October 2026.
Hong Kong police will from Friday carry out 24-hour patrols in Wan Chai as part of tightened security arrangements for the upcoming APEC finance ministers' meeting. Representatives of 21 APEC member economies will arrive in Hong Kong as early as Friday for preparatory work, while most ministers are expected to arrive no earlier than Sunday and will stay in several top hotels.
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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（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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「粵艇南下」今日下午舉行首航儀式，署理財政司司長黃偉綸、運輸及物流局局長陳美寶等官員出席，迎接首批由廣東省抵港的遊艇。當局簡化粵艇來港手續，並授權內地機構提供培訓及考試，已有300名船長取得本港水域航行資格。海事處劃定5個指定錨泊區、提供115個泊位，並設監察系統實時掌握停泊情況。
South China Morning Post reports that Hong Kong regulators are cracking down hard on fraud in the initial public offering market, triggering knock-on effects across the financial industry. Sources expect short-term turbulence, with some listing plans scaled back or even cancelled. Financial intermediaries and IPO sponsors are in a "difficult position", having to conduct deeper due diligence to ensure deals are not distorted.
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南華早報發布香港首個五年規劃及2026年施政報告系列Factsheet第三份，題為「Sharpening the city's edge」。該系列共四部分，另三部分分別為「Hong Kong's new chapter」、「The story begins...」及「Tapping into tech and talent」，由香港特區政府支持製作，並將於10月20日在南華早報印刷版刊登。
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南華早報推出關於香港首個五年計劃及2026年施政報告的系列專題，第四篇以「Tapping into tech and talent」為題，聚焦科技與人才。該系列獲香港特區政府支持，此篇將於10月20日在南華早報印刷版刊登。
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《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。