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宏福苑大火獨立委員會月底提交報告 李家超：會盡快推行改革及追究責任

宏福苑大火獨立委員會經過六輪聽證會，將於本月底向行政長官提交報告，李家超表示屆時會在短期內盡快推行改革並追究責任。被問到兩名首長級官員會否調任負責行政問責，他稱有報告後再作公布。發展局會在今年內提交建築物條例修訂建議，強化監管及罰則。

Kai Tak Hospital's Chau Po-ling: Signage added at nearby malls to help the public reach the hospital by transport

Chau Po-ling, Cluster Chief Manager of the Kowloon Central Cluster, said Kai Tak Hospital has worked with the mall operators at Kai Tak Station and Kowloon Bay Station to add signage guiding the public to transfer to buses and minibuses to reach the hospital. The hospital has also prepared transport guide cards, bus stop announcements, a telephone hotline and maps on the HA Go app, to help people unfamiliar with the route find their way to the hospital.

2026年亞太經合組織財長會10月20日至21日在香港舉行

2026年亞太區經濟合作組織財政部長會本月20日至21日在香港舉行，由國家財政部主辦、香港特區政府承辦。李家超表示香港會全力以赴辦好會議，會期重點探討全球及區域宏觀經濟金融形勢、數字基礎設施融資及普惠金融等議題，另設歡迎晚宴、研討會和參觀活動。國家財政部負責代表註冊認證及酒店、交通等配套，特區政府會全力配合。

John Lee: Buildings Department investigating construction quality case at One Stanley in Stanley

Chief Executive John Lee said the government attaches importance to construction quality of building works, and the Buildings Department is investigating the One Stanley case in Stanley to ascertain whether construction quality and site supervision were in place, and will handle it in accordance with the law. He has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation and enhance legal regulatory requirements and penalties. The Development Bureau will submit amendment proposals to the Buildings Ordinance within the year to strengthen regulation and penalties.

Buildings Department to conduct spot checks on remaining properties at Stanley luxury development; John Lee says regulations will be tightened and penalties increased

The Buildings Department announced that it will carry out sampling inspections on the remaining properties at a luxury development in Stanley, after poor workmanship was uncovered at a house there. The spot checks will also cover other works involving the contractor concerned and related professionals. Chief Executive John Lee said the regulatory regime would be strengthened and penalties increased to achieve a deterrent effect.

Algernon Yiu: RTHK to strengthen use of new media platforms; Caroline Wilson: Tell well the stories of the country and Hong Kong

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yiu said in the Legislative Council that Radio Television Hong Kong would strengthen the use of new media platforms and artificial intelligence technology, and deepen cooperation with broadcasting organisations in the Mainland and other Belt and Road regions. Director of Broadcasting Caroline Wilson said the new media platform launched yesterday would be funded by reallocating internal resources without adding extra resources, and a dedicated task force would be set up to oversee production direction. She also said the Greater Bay Area Voice was broadcast through RTHK radio channels, with a coverage rate of over 99%.

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文體旅局局長羅淑佩立法會簡報《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》文化政策措施

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩十月六日出席立法會資訊科技及廣播事務委員會政策簡報會，就《香港第一個五年規劃》及《行政長官2026年施政報告》的文化政策措施作簡報。當局期望二○二七年內完成電影發展基金檢討，並於二○二七年初設立「境外電影拍攝支援組」，為在港取景的境外攝製隊提供一站式服務。

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勞工處對浩展太平洋集團實施行政制裁 中止補充勞工優化計劃輸入勞工申請

勞工處宣布對浩展太平洋集團有限公司實施行政制裁，即時中止其「補充勞工優化計劃」輸入勞工申請，並即日起拒絕處理該公司隨後兩年在計劃下提交的申請。調查確定該公司在招聘普通文員及鬆漆工期間未獲同意新增招聘條件，並無合理理由拒絕聘用合資格求職者。

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丘應樺向立法會簡報五年規劃及施政報告的電訊廣播措施

商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺十月六日向立法會資訊科技及廣播事務委員會簡報《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》的電訊廣播措施。政府會協調3G網絡於二○二七年底前關閉，並將低軌衞星牌照由「一對牌對一星」簡化至「一對牌對一星座」，目標今年年底公布結果。

Air Accident Investigation Branch publishes reports on two paragliding accidents, one death and one injury involving loss of control and mishandling

Air Accident Investigation Branch has published investigation reports on two paragliding accidents. The accident on Lantau Peak resulted in the death of a 74-year-old pilot, while the accident at Ngong Ping on Ma On Shan left a 64-year-old pilot seriously injured. The former involved losing control after flying into a cloud, while the latter involved applying excessive left brake to an EN-C class paraglider during landing. The branch has issued safety recommendations to paragliding organisations over both accidents.

Promoting new-energy minibuses, Tse Chin-wan: Good news

Tse Chin-wan said there was good news on promoting new-energy minibuses, but the body text provided was a news overview list, with no specific content on that item, and no details on the scheme, amounts, figures or timetable.

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房屋局正調研會否重推租置計劃 梁子穎關注售價會否再作調整

房屋局局長何永賢表示，當局正聘請顧問公司調研會否重推租置計劃，會先設計問卷收集廣泛意見，不排除推出租置2.0新計劃。立法會議員梁子穎關注售價會否再作調整，指出售價在十萬至二十萬元之間，市場價值現在已經到五百萬，成本折讓價需再作研究。

John Lee meets press before Executive Council meeting, expects all sectors to attach importance to LegCo's combined debate on Five-Year Plan and Policy Address

John Lee met the press before the Executive Council meeting, expressing hope that all sectors would attach importance to and take note of the LegCo's combined debate on the Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address. The LegCo will hold a combined debate starting tomorrow for three consecutive days. He described the two papers as closely connected, and reiterated the five major objectives of the Five-Year Plan, including achieving new breakthroughs in economic development, accelerating and improving the efficiency of Northern Metropolis development, and significantly improving people's livelihood and well-being.

John Lee: Buildings Department seriously investigating One Stanley rebar discrepancy with plans, reiterates importance of construction quality

Chief Executive John Lee said the Buildings Department is seriously investigating the discrepancy between the number of rebars and the plans at One Stanley in Stanley, and has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation, as well as to enhance legal regulatory requirements and penalties for construction works overall to ensure deterrence. He reiterated that the government attaches importance to the quality of construction works in Hong Kong, and is concerned whether professionals have exercised due supervision and whether contractors have carried out works in violation of regulations, adding that proposals to amend the Buildings Ordinance will be submitted within the year.

John Lee: Whether principal officials will be held accountable over Wang Fuk Court fire, detailed announcement to be made in due course

Responding to whether any principal officials will be reassigned and held accountable over the Wang Fuk Court fire, John Lee said the independent committee must first submit its report, after which comprehensive reforms and accountability measures will be implemented in the short term, with a detailed announcement to be made in due course. He said three working groups were set up immediately after the fire, respectively responsible for investigating and strengthening regulation, coordinating fundraising and support, and arranging emergency accommodation and long-term proper resettlement for victims.

LegCo to hold combined debate on five-year plan and Policy Address, John Lee: eagerly look forward to in-depth discussion

John Lee said the Legislative Council will hold a combined debate from Wednesday to Friday on Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the proposals in the new Policy Address, expressing hope that all sectors will attach importance to it and gain a better understanding of the significance of the five-year plan through the debate. He reiterated the five important objectives of the five-year plan, including achieving new breakthroughs in economic development, continuously enhancing international competitiveness and influence, accelerating and improving the development of the Northern Metropolis, markedly improving people's livelihood and well-being, and making major progress in integrating into and serving the country's overall development.

APEC finance ministers' meeting to be held in Hong Kong on the 20th and 21st of this month; John Lee: providing a high-quality experience for attendees

The APEC finance ministers' meeting will be held in Hong Kong on the 20th and 21st of this month. Chief Executive John Lee said the HKSAR Government will fully cooperate with the work of the Ministry of Finance of the country to provide delegations with a high-quality experience at the meeting. The Ministry of Finance of the country is carrying out registration and accreditation of attendees, and the HKSAR Government will maintain close communication and cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to assist delegations in completing the registration procedures.

ONE STANLEY rebar issue: John Lee says violations will be strictly enforced, orders Development Bureau to monitor investigation

A sold-out detached house unit at luxury development ONE STANLEY in Repulse Bay was found to have construction quality problems in its floor slab. Responding before the Executive Council meeting, John Lee said he was concerned whether the relevant professionals and contractors had fulfilled their supervisory duties, and that the government would strictly enforce the law if any violations were involved. He also ordered the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation into the case.

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李家超：宏福苑火災獨立委員會交報告後將盡快推行改革並追究責任

李家超表示，政府會在大埔宏福苑火災獨立委員會提交報告後，按報告內容在短期內盡快推行全面改革及追究責任，屆時有詳細公布。該委員會預計月底向政府提交報告；被問到是否已安排兩名首長級公務員支援調查行政責任，他回應指政府已作一系列部署。

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李家超：正助代表團完成APEC財長會註冊程序 如有消息會公布

李家超表示特區政府正協助與會代表團完成APEC財長會註冊登記程序，如有消息將會公布。APEC財長級會議將於10月20日至21日在本港舉行，由國家財政部主辦、香港特區政府承辦。外界關注美國財長貝森特會否到港出席。

John Lee reiterates that society's demand for nurses is long-term, with government recruitment policy prioritising local talent

Before attending the Executive Council meeting, John Lee reiterated that society's demand for nurses is long-term, stressing that government recruitment policy has always prioritised local talent. Among the Hospital Authority's existing nurses, 99.8% are locally trained nurses, responding to claims that nurse vacancies are concentrated among senior nurses.

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李家超：立法會明起一連3日合併辯論五年規劃及施政報告議案

行政長官李家超表示，立法會明日開始一連三日合併辯論香港五年規劃議案及2026年施政報告議案，由政務司司長率領主要官員出席。他提到當日是公布首個五年規劃後第21日，並重申規劃包括經濟發展取得新突破、北部都會區建設加速提效等五個目標。

John Lee: Reforms to be implemented and accountability pursued as soon as possible after Independent Commission on the Hung Fuk Estate fire submits report

Chief Executive John Lee said that after the Independent Commission on the fire at Hung Fuk Estate in Tai Po submits its report, the government will implement comprehensive reforms and pursue accountability as soon as possible within a short period. He said 3 task forces had been set up after the fire, and 7 priority reform measures were announced in the Policy Address. Asked about construction quality at One Stanley in Stanley, he said the Buildings Department is investigating, and the Development Bureau will submit amendment proposals to the Buildings Ordinance this year.

John Lee: APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to be held in Hong Kong on the 20th and 21st of this month; HKSAR Government to provide a high-quality experience

John Lee said the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong on the 20th and 21st of this month, hosted by the Ministry of Finance of the country and organised by the HKSAR Government, and will discuss topics including macroeconomic and financial conditions, digital infrastructure financing and inclusive finance. During the period, a welcome dinner, seminars and visit activities will be arranged, and the Ministry of Finance will provide hotel, transport and reception courtesies in accordance with APEC guidelines.

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李家超：社會對護士需求長期存在 政府招聘以本地人才優先

李家超表示社會對護士的需求長期存在，政府招聘護士以本地人才優先。醫管局九成九點八的現職護士為本地培訓，現時仍有三千多個護士職位空缺供畢業生申請。二〇二五至二六年的護士畢業生當中，有超過四分一應徵醫管局以外的崗位。

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環保署應用人工智能 香港環境數據庫令環評時間縮短約五成

環保署在AI效能提升組統籌下應用AI技術，香港環境數據庫令整體環評時間由36至48個月縮短至15至24個月，準備費用減少30%。數據庫整合數十年環境資料成約200個圖層，署方另研發可辨識逾500種雀鳥的AI系統及智慧偵測犬，招標文件覆檢平台預計今年第四季推出。

Christopher Hui: Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to set preferential tax regime for qualifying enterprises planned for submission by end of this year

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui told the Legislative Council Panel on Financial Affairs that the government plans to submit an Inland Revenue Amendment Bill in December this year to establish a "preferential tax regime" to promote industries and investment, with formal implementation expected in 2027/28. The preferential tax rate will be 5 per cent or half rate, which for corporations means 8.25 per cent, with a qualifying period of up to 5 years.

24/7 FITNESS secretly filming case: Privacy Commissioner launches compliance review

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data announced that it has launched a compliance review of the chain fitness centre 24/7 FITNESS, requiring the organisation to provide further information. The Sha Tin Lai Yuen Street branch was last month discovered on the 25th to have had 3 pinhole secretly filming cameras suspected to have been installed in its bathroom. The Office will examine whether the measures it took afterwards to protect members' personal data privacy were sufficient to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

Government studies relaunching Home Ownership Scheme for sale, hiring consultants to consult all sectors

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said the government has begun research on the Home Ownership Scheme and commissioned a consultancy to design questionnaires for a survey and study on relaunching or expanding the Tenants' Purchase Scheme, including setting up workshops for discussion. Asked whether the government would relaunch the Sandwich Class Housing Scheme or introduce projects such as rent-then-buy, Ho said enriching the home ownership ladder requires a balance, otherwise too many categories could cause overlap.

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施政報告提出課後託管計劃2027/28學年起恆常化 未提預計開支

《2026年施政報告》提出「在校課後託管服務計劃」自2027/28學年起恆常化以鼓勵生育，但未提預計開支。立法會文件顯示計劃已在2025/26及2026/27學年共預留12.2億元撥款，另提到社區客廳已推出20間、預留5.04億元。

Medical Council chairman Sara Ho does not oppose government reorganisation plan, says past election system worked smoothly: "why change it"

Under the government's proposed reorganisation of the Medical Council, the number of doctor members will remain at 24, but the number of doctors elected by the profession will be cut from 16 to 10, with those elected to be selected and appointed by the Chief Executive, while the Hong Kong Medical Association's seats will be reduced from 7 to 4. Medical Council chairman Sara Ho said that after reorganisation, doctors would still account for 69 per cent of members and remain a majority, which was perfectly acceptable, so she did not oppose the plan. She said, however, that the past election system had always worked well, and that the final plan would have to be decided by the government.

Government proposes four-tier disciplinary system and abolition of suspension of sentence; Medical Council hopes to retain suspension of sentence

The government plans to reform the penalties the Medical Council can impose on doctors, proposing a four-tier disciplinary mechanism and the abolition of suspension of sentence; the Medical Council has submitted a submission suggesting that suspension of sentence be retained. Chairwoman Anne Tam Wai-ching said professional misconduct already counts as "very serious" for doctors and would result in no certificate of good standing being issued, and she believes a four-tier disciplinary system could coexist with suspension of sentence. She also hopes the government will explain more clearly the legislative intent behind "conditional practice".

Hong Kong e-Legislation (HKeL) provides dataset of current version of Hong Kong legislation

data.gov.hk includes the "Hong Kong Legislation (Current Version)" dataset maintained by Hong Kong e-Legislation (HKeL), covering the current version content of Hong Kong legislation. The dataset is categorised as "Law and Security" and is updated weekly.

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香港電子版香港法例（HKeL）——香港法例（過去版本）

data.gov.hk 上的「香港法例（過去版本）」數據集由 Hong Kong e-Legislation（HKeL）維護，提供可追溯至 1997 年 6 月 30 日的香港法例過去版本。數據集屬法律與保安類別，更新頻率為每週。

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香港法例過去版本清單（data.gov.hk 數據集）

data.gov.hk 的香港法例過去版本清單匯集追溯至 1997 年 6 月 30 日的法例舊版本。該數據集由 Hong Kong e-Legislation (HKeL) 維護，更新頻率為每周，屬法律與安全類數據。

DATA.GOV.HK Open Dataset List

The DATA.GOV.HK Open Dataset List records dataset information published on the platform, categorised under Technology and Broadcasting, with an update frequency of quarterly. The maintainer is Open Data Help Desk, and the platform also has a daily updated RSS feed listing data files added or with updated paths over the past 14 days. The entire platform is developed and supported by the Digital Policy Office.

List of Certified Plans under the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme

A dataset listing certified plans under the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) has been uploaded to DATA.GOV.HK, maintained by the VHIS Office and updated as required. Certified plans refer to individual hospitalisation insurance plans (IHIPs) approved by the Health Bureau and meeting VHIS standards, divided into standard plans and flexible plans.

data.gov.hk lists Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme operators

DATA.GOV.HK includes a list of insurance companies participating in the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) and offering Health Bureau-certified individual hospital insurance products. The data is updated as needed and maintained by the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme Office. The relevant dataset was published on the CSDI platform in 11/2024.

Youth Hostel Project Address Information under the Youth Hostel Scheme

The open dataset on DATA.GOV.HK lists the location information of each youth hostel project under the Youth Hostel Scheme, maintained by EO(YA)(2)3 and updated whenever there are updates.

ITIB Head 155 Expenditure Data (CSV)

The data portal has uploaded ITIB Head 155 expenditure data, available for download in CSV format. The data is updated quarterly and maintained by the ITIB Administration Team, with historical versions available for selecting date ranges to download.