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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩出席「第五屆國慶盃男子三人籃球賽」致辭

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩十月四日出席「第五屆國慶盃男子三人籃球賽」頒獎禮致辭，賽事由民建聯觀塘支部主辦，在順利邨體育館舉行。她提到《施政報告》提出二○二七至二八年度起三年內翻新更換100組戶外籃球架，以配合國家推廣「三大球」發展。

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環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啟用

環保署今日（4日）宣布，新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日起全面啟用，設計堆填容量約1900萬立方米，位於原有堆填區東南面。擴建部分接替原有堆填區成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一，原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。

Huanggang Port community experience day held

The Security Bureau held the Huanggang Port community experience day, with over 1,500 members of the public invited to visit the Hong Kong port area of the rebuilt Huanggang Port joint inspection building, experience public transport services and the "joint inspection and one-time release" customs clearance model. Secretary for Security Chris Tang attended to inspect the arrangements and interact with participants. The authorities said they would continue to work closely with Shenzhen to make thorough preparations for the opening of Huanggang Port.

Hong Kong plans to bring in hundreds of foreign carers in 2027, domestic workers and employers express concern

Hong Kong plans to bring in hundreds of foreign carers in 2027 to look after the elderly, prompting concern from domestic workers and employers. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said carers must first complete a 150-hour course in their place of origin, possessing both professional elderly care and general domestic skills, and the authorities have also disclosed pay levels.

Legislative Council congratulates Hong Kong athletes at Asian Games; Hong Kong wins 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze, breaking all-time records

Legislative Council President Maria Tam Heung-man congratulated all Hong Kong athletes and teams on behalf of the Legislative Council as the Nagoya Asian Games concluded today. Hong Kong won 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals, a total of 54 medals, breaking all-time records for both gold medals and total medals. She said the continued development of sports requires long-term policy support and backing from all sectors of society, and that the Legislative Council will implement the guidelines of Hong Kong's first five-year plan to optimise the layout of sports infrastructure.

Over 1,500 residents invited to visit Hong Kong port area of Huanggang Port Complex and experience new clearance model

The Security Bureau held a community experience day, inviting over 1,500 residents from various districts to visit the Hong Kong port area of the rebuilt Huanggang Port Complex and experience the new clearance model. Participants learned on site about the operation of self-service channels under "joint inspection, single release", the clearance process and public transport arrangements. Secretary for Security Chris Tang attended to inspect the arrangements.

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保安局舉辦皇崗口岸社區體驗日（附圖／短片）

保安局於十月四日舉辦皇崗口岸社區體驗日，透過18區民政事務處組織逾1 500名市民實地參觀重建後的皇崗口岸聯檢大樓港方口岸區，率先體驗往來口岸的公共運輸服務及「合作查驗、一次放行」通關模式。保安局局長鄧炳強到場視察，向參加者派發禮品包，並指市民反應正面，期待口岸早日開通。

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環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啟用

環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分於十月四日全面啟用，接替原有新界東北堆填區，成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一。擴建部分設計堆填容量約1 900萬立方米，土地平整及防滲漏墊層等關鍵工程已於今年中完工，並開展有限度接收廢物的營運測試。原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。

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名古屋亞運｜李家超祝賀港隊優秀表現 佳績反映政策及資源投入正確

行政長官李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在名古屋亞運奪得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，金牌及獎牌數同破歷屆紀錄，港隊今屆派出約580位運動員出戰38個項目。他指成績反映政府政策和資源投入方向正確，當局近年每年向體育學院投入數以十億元培訓精英運動員。今年《施政報告》首設為期三年的「體育行政人員培訓計劃」，為退役運動員提供轉型機會。

Pilot scheme for foreign home carers planned for second half of next year

The Policy Address proposed a pilot scheme to import foreign home carers with higher elderly-care skills. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the first batch was expected to be piloted only in the second half of next year, with a minimum of 150 hours of training. Domestic helpers will not be accepted for local job transfers, and must return to their place of origin at their own expense to receive training and pass a regulated assessment, while the first batch will have only several hundred places.

Minimum wage for foreign domestic workers raised to $5,220; Chris Sun says increase is reasonable and moderate; lawmakers urge tax support for middle-class families

The statutory minimum wage for foreign domestic workers will be raised by $120 to $5,220 per month, an increase of 2.35%, while the food and accommodation allowance will remain at least $1,236 per month. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the increase was reasonable and moderate, with average annual increases of between 2% and 2.5% over the past many years. Lawmaker Judy Chan proposed tax deductions for middle-class employers, and old contracts can be submitted to the Immigration Department on or before 30 October.

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屋宇署調查赤柱One Stanley獨立屋鋼筋配置不符圖則事件

屋宇署正調查赤柱One Stanley一間獨立屋的鋼筋質量，發現一條橫樑保護層未按圖則配置鋼絲網，部分樓板鋼筋配置與圖則不符。署方今年1月接獲業主舉報，6至9月多次實地測試檢驗，若發現違規會提出檢控或紀律處分。發展商堅維有限公司表示正核實並配合調查。

Buildings Department investigates reinforcement discrepancies at One Stanley in Stanley; developer pledges serious follow-up

The Buildings Department is investigating reinforcement quality issues at detached houses at One Stanley in Stanley, finding that the protective layer of a beam on a lower ground floor did not have wire mesh installed in accordance with the drawings, and that the reinforcement configuration of some floor slabs did not conform to the drawings. The department said the overall building structure showed no obvious danger, and that any violations found would be seriously followed up, including the initiation of prosecutions. Developer Kai Chi Holdings Limited said it had begun verification and was cooperating with the investigation.

eMPF to launch one-stop MPF account information enquiry service on Monday

The eMPF Platform will launch a one-stop MPF account information enquiry service on Monday, allowing scheme members, authorised persons and estate representatives to apply to view trustee and plan names, account numbers and balances. Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority Chairman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said in a blog post that the new service spares members the need to follow up individually with different trustees; the authority said applications must be processed in accordance with statutory requirements and designated procedures, and authorised persons must submit an authorisation form and identity documents.

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李家超祝賀港隊亞運奪佳績展現堅毅意志 政策及資源投入正確

行政長官李家超祝賀中國香港代表團今屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅合共54面獎牌，突破歷屆獎牌數目紀錄，並取得歷來最多面金牌。他指成績反映政府政策和資源投入方向正確，特區政府近年每年向體育學院投入數以十億元培訓精英運動員，樂見投入進入收成期。今年《施政報告》首設為期三年的「體育行政人員培訓計劃」，為退役運動員提供轉型機會。

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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡會見傳媒 說明外籍家居照顧員試行與安老安排

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡十月四日會見傳媒，表示外籍家居照顧員將於下年下半年試行第一批，初期只有幾百名。申請不接受本地轉職，外傭須回原居地自費完成最少150小時培訓並通過政府監管的考核。他並分享樂悠咭「兩蚊兩折」數據，指運行前後四個月對比下每程資助減少約百分之八。

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李家超祝賀中國香港代表團在第二十屆亞運取得54面獎牌

行政長官李家超十月四日祝賀中國香港代表團在第二十屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，突破歷屆獎牌數目紀錄。代表團派出約580位運動員出戰38個亞運項目，金牌來自武術、游泳、賽艇、壁球、帆船、網球、滑浪風帆和七人欖球項目。政府由二○二五年四月一日起全面上調精英運動員的直接資助額，今年亦提升運動員參與賽事的資助比例。

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勞福局長孫玉菡：外籍家居照顧員計劃擬明年下半年試行

勞福局長孫玉菡說，外籍家居照顧員計劃預計最快明年下半年推動，將派香港機構到當地參與認證課程。《2026年施政報告》提出引入外籍家居照顧員，初步設想照顧者最低工資較一般外傭高一至兩成，調薪幅度未必更高；另會在綜合青少年服務中心非繁忙時段推出「社區照顧者飯堂」。

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孫玉菡稱兩蚊兩折實施後政府每程資助減少8%

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，乘車優惠4月起改為「兩蚊兩折」後，對比前後各4個月數據，政府每程資助減少8%，乘搭十元以上車程的數目亦減少8%。他又談到以「公建民營」營運長者護理中心，以及在屯門、沙田試行的線上遠程照顧服務。

Policy Address proposes importing foreign domestic carers, Chris Sun expects first batch to arrive in Hong Kong no later than the second half of next year

The Policy Address proposes importing foreign domestic carers. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun expects the first batch to arrive in Hong Kong no later than the second half of next year. Sun said the relevant training hours total at least 150 hours, equivalent to the requirement for care workers in local residential homes, and that Hong Kong does not accept local domestic helpers converting to foreign domestic carers; they must return to their place of origin to undergo training at their own expense and pass an assessment. The starting numbers will be limited, beginning with several hundred.

Experts: Hong Kong should enact new laws to regulate AI data governance and security to build public confidence

Experts suggest Hong Kong legislate on data governance and underlying AI security standards to ensure artificial intelligence is applied responsibly. The government has committed to using dedicated legislation to handle disputes or crimes involving AI applications, and experts say legislation needs to clarify boundaries of responsibility to boost industry and public confidence in expanding the use of AI.

Christopher Hui visits Italy and Switzerland to attend global precious metals conference and tour gold refinery

Christopher Hui visited Italy and Switzerland, attending a global precious metals conference and touring a gold refinery, with the itinerary covering both conference attendance and on-site visits.

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孫玉菡：外籍家居照顧員新措施擬明年下半年試行

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，輸入具備專項護老技能的外籍家居照顧員措施擬明年下半年試行，初期引入數百名，須在原居地接受超過150小時培訓。最低工資較現時外傭高一至兩成，培訓課程參照院舍保健員，由政府委任的專業認可機構設計及認證。

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酒牌局周二舉行會議

酒牌局星期二（十月六日）舉行會議，討論灣仔Carnegies及中環Stauntons Bar & Kitchen的酒牌申請，包括一宗修訂及續期申請和一宗續期申請，並會考慮撤銷觀塘Luna Sea的酒牌。會議上午九時四十五分在灣仔皇后大道東258號一樓102號會議室舉行，歡迎市民旁聽。

eMPF to launch one-stop MPF account information enquiry service tomorrow

eMPF will launch an MPF account information enquiry service tomorrow (the 5th), allowing users to view MPF trustees, scheme names, account numbers and balances in one place. MPFA Chairman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said authorised persons, legal representatives of deceased scheme members and others can obtain all relevant account details without having to contact different trustees individually.

Christopher Hui to visit Italy and Switzerland to attend global precious metals conference and visit gold refineries

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart tomorrow evening for Italy and Switzerland to attend the Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 and visit several refineries that refine internationally standard gold. Eddie Chan Ping-keung, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Clearing Corporation Limited, will accompany him. Hui will return to Hong Kong on the 8th of this month; during his absence, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan will act as Secretary.

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Secretary to visit Italy and Switzerland

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart tomorrow evening (October 5) to visit Italy and Switzerland, attend the Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 in Sorrento, and visit several refineries in Switzerland that refine internationally standard gold. Christopher Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Precious Metals Clearing Limited, will accompany him. Hui will return to Hong Kong on October 8; during his absence, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan will act as Secretary.

Government Chinese Medicines Testing Centre of Department of Health completes 22 thematic projects, exploring digital identification of Chinese herbal medicine taste

The Government Chinese Medicines Testing Centre of the Department of Health has completed 22 thematic projects since its establishment, benefiting the Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine and testing sectors, and has launched a pilot scheme exploring the digitisation of Chinese herbal medicine taste, using taste data to identify Chinese herbal medicines. The relevant report was uploaded today (October 4) in text and video formats to www.news.gov.hk/chi/feature.

MPFA to launch one-stop MPF account information enquiry service from 5 October

The eMPF Platform will launch a new one-stop "MPF Account Information Enquiry Service" from 5 October, allowing members, authorised persons and estate representatives to apply once to view trustee, scheme name, account number and balance. MPFA Chairman Ayesha Lau said in a blog post that the existing "Personal Account Electronic Enquiry" does not cover account numbers and balances, requiring members to contact different trustees one by one, while the new service can save considerable time without having to approach trustees individually.

Government raises minimum wage for foreign domestic workers to $5,220; Chris Sun says adjustment follows mechanism

The government announced that the minimum wage for foreign domestic workers will rise from $5,100 to $5,220 per month, an increase of 2.35%. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the annual adjustment mechanism has long been in place and proven effective, with reference made to data on Hong Kong's economic performance, inflation and employers' income. A foreign domestic workers' union considers the increase "negligible", still a distance from the over $6,172 it advocates.

Airport yacht and art facilities to be put out to tender to attract investment; Mable Chan: Returns estimated project by project to minimise investment

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said facilities such as the airport's yacht and art venues will be put out to tender to attract market funding, with the Airport Authority estimating commercial returns project by project and minimising its own investment, taking responsibility only for infrastructure provision such as land formation, water, electricity and roads. She also said the government welcomes the early termination agreement reached between New World Development and the Airport Authority, with 11 SKIES to be returned to the Airport Authority for operation on 1 April next year at no cost, while New World will pay about $3.3 billion.

ONE STANLEY steel reinforcement not to specification; Buildings Department asks professionals and contractor to assist investigation; seller says it will follow up seriously

The Buildings Department said that at ONE STANLEY, a luxury development in Repulse Bay, the protective cover of a beam at a sold detached house unit had not been fitted with steel mesh in accordance with the drawings, and that some slab reinforcement did not conform to the drawings. It has written to the authorised person, engineer, contractor and developer requesting assistance in the investigation, and will consider prosecution if any irregularity is found. The seller said it would follow up seriously.

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本屆政府3萬個簡約公屋已528戶獲批上樓 何永賢稱單位數目暫足

房屋局長何永賢表示，本屆政府推出3萬個簡約公屋單位，至今有528戶獲批分配傳統公屋，達到流轉效果，認為簡約公屋單位數目暫時足夠。香港首個《五年規劃》提出繼續有序落實簡約公屋計劃，讓輪候傳統公屋的基層家庭以低於傳統公屋的租金入住。簡樸房至今42伙已認證。

Luo Shupei says Hong Kong team's Asian Games performance inspiring, investment in sport gradually bearing fruit

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Luo Shupei described the Hong Kong team as "really giving their all and never giving up", saying she was inspired by the athletes' performance. The Nagoya Asian Games close today, with the Hong Kong team having won 54 medals as of last night. She said the Hong Kong team achieved breakthroughs in several events including tennis, wushu and fencing, and believed that years of investment in sport were gradually bearing fruit.

Justices of the Peace (JP) List | data.gov.hk Dataset

data.gov.hk hosts the "Justices of the Peace (JP) List" dataset, with the data category Miscellaneous, update frequency as and when necessary, and the maintaining unit Departmental Administration Unit, Administration Wing. The dataset currently shows 0 Data Resources and provides historical data for download.

Rosanna Yick congratulates Hong Kong football team on winning FIFA Asean Challenge Cup, government to continue full support for local football

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Yick congratulated the China Hong Kong football representative team on defeating Cambodia 2:0 at Kai Tak Sports Park to win the 2026 FIFA Asean Challenge Cup. The Hong Kong team won both group matches to advance to the final, with nearly 32,000 fans watching on the day, and the match was supported by the government's "M" brand. The government said it would continue to fully support the development of local football, in line with the country's policy direction of promoting the "three major ball games".

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羅淑佩恭賀港足勇奪二○二六年國際足協東盟挑戰盃（第二級別）冠軍

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩恭賀中國香港足球代表隊奪得二○二六年國際足協東盟挑戰盃（第二級別）冠軍。港隊在啟德主場館以2：0擊敗柬埔寨隊，分組賽兩戰兩勝晉級決賽，近32 000名球迷觀戰。賽事獲政府「M」品牌支持，羅淑佩表示政府會繼續全力支持本地足球發展。

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羅淑佩恭賀中國香港代表團取得亞運歷來最佳成績

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩恭賀中國香港代表團取得亞運歷來最佳成績，港隊今日奪得四面金牌，金牌數增至11面、總獎牌54面，打破歷屆紀錄。男子欖球隊零失分衛冕達成三連冠，黃澤林為港隊首奪亞運網球男單金牌並取得2028年洛杉磯奧運參賽資格。

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駐新加坡經貿辦支持香港口琴演奏家何卓彥於新加坡舉行音樂會及交流活動

駐新加坡經貿辦在文化體育及旅遊局資助下，支持香港口琴演奏家何卓彥於十月二至四日在新加坡舉行音樂及交流活動，重點是十月三日於濱海藝術中心舉行的「兩界一心」音樂會，吸引超過200名觀眾入場。是次演出屬其二○二六年亞洲巡演的一部分，巡演亦包括台北、檳城及首爾站。何卓彥十月二日另為約40名當地口琴愛好者主持工作坊。

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羅淑佩恭賀中國香港代表團亞運單日添四金 累計五十四面獎牌破歷屆紀錄

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩十月三日恭賀中國香港代表團在亞運單日添四面金牌，累計五十四面獎牌打破歷屆紀錄。男子欖球隊奪金完成三連冠，網球運動員黃澤林奪男單金牌並取得二○二八年洛杉磯奧運參賽資格，帆船及滑浪風帆運動員當日另添兩銀兩銅。