Taxi trade says taking queue tickets to pick up passengers at Huanggang Port may affect drivers' willingness, urges review

Ng Kam-wah, vice-chairman of the Taxi Development Association, said on Radio Television Hong Kong's Millennium programme that taxi drivers need to take queue tickets before picking up passengers at Huanggang Port, and tests showed a round trip takes about 8 minutes, which may affect drivers' willingness to pick up passengers. The trade has relayed the problem to the Transport Department and hopes a compromise can be adopted, with a review to be conducted later. It also hopes the department can provide figures on passengers waiting for taxis.

Andrew Chui: Tour coaches must transfer to other vehicles to reach Huanggang Port; industry hopes for direct access for passengers and vehicles

Travel Promotion Society director Andrew Chui said tour coaches cannot reach Huanggang Port directly, and passengers must transfer to franchised buses or cross-border through coaches. According to his understanding, 20 to 30 tour groups are using Huanggang Port to travel to the Mainland today, while around 20 Mainland tour groups heading south to Hong Kong through the rebuilt port. The Travel Industry Council had previously hoped with the Transport Department for direct access for passengers and vehicles, but this is constrained by the limited area of the port's public transport interchange.

[Review] October 12, 2026 Editorial Digest

Radio Television Hong Kong's Editorial Digest reviews the content of October 12, 2026, gathering the highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers and presenting various viewpoints from multiple angles.

Game-changer for Hong Kong's gold ambitions? Shenzhen's jewellery hub

The first instalment of the South China Morning Post's three-part series traces China's rise as a gold power, while the second examines the key role of Hong Kong's offshore gold storage infrastructure. Beijing is building a gold-backed monetary framework to accelerate the internationalisation of the renminbi. China is the world's largest gold producer and importer, and Hong Kong's gold trading ambitions also rely on a thriving gold consumption market.

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湯文亮：偷工減料因樓價升？

湯文亮引述食客經歷，指同一間酒樓的6人餐兩三個月前根本食唔晒，近日同一餐卻要加叫兩個小菜才勉強夠食。他藉此提出「偷工減料是否因樓價上升」的疑問。

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王弼：昨日高鐵 今日AI？

王弼指美股近期接連創新高，主要靠AI相關硬體股和美股七雄股價強勢帶動，但美國經濟只靠AI的巨額投資支撐。債息、零售股和銀行股疲弱等宏觀因素，情況有如2008年金融海嘯後中國以4萬億元人民幣投資主導的刺激經濟政策。他指大撒幣雖對其後數年GDP有貢獻，最終仍要計投資能否帶來合理回報。

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周顯：分層住宅 不能解開的問題

周顯談分層住宅不能解開的問題，回顧租置計劃在1997年《施政報告》提出、1998年正式推出，原意配合自置率提升至70%的目標，10年協助25萬個公屋家庭買樓，亦是「八萬五」的配套政策之一。計劃賣樓折扣率約四五折至五二折，納入39條屋邨、涉183,700個單位，已於2005年停止。

李聲揚：高息ETF為何不派息？

李聲揚近期買入一隻高息ETF，原因之一正是它「不派息」，即將股息再投資而非派發現金，令讀者感到疑惑。他指坊間對高息ETF存在不少誤解，將逐一拆解說明。

Cheung Siu-chung: Funds favour software stocks, keep an eye on Palantir

Cheung Siu-chung said funds are chasing software stocks and urged investors to keep an eye on Palantir. After Hong Kong stocks plunged 344 points last Thursday, they rebounded 425 points on Friday, gaining 239 points over the whole week. He said there were signs on Friday that the national team had begun market rescue efforts, and with US bond yields and the stock market rising together, Hong Kong stocks are entering a rebound window this week.

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西京劉央：恒指未來一年可挑戰3萬 中國國力被世界認可 全球資金來港投資AI

西京投資主席兼投資總監劉央預測，未來一年恒指有條件挑戰27,000點甚至30,000點。她指中國的國力、國情和實力會不斷被世界認可，在港上市中國企業正於AI領域追趕全球領先同業，將吸引中國以至全世界資金投資港股，未來10年恒指以至整體港股是有巨大回報的市場。

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屯門女童提12公斤啤酒走斜路被斥廢人 評論指同屬虐兒

屯門富泰邨十歲女童雙手各提一打啤酒、負重約十二公斤走斜路，被繼父斥為廢人，途人拍下曝光後，繼父及母親涉虐兒被捕。父母稱是訓練肌肉，但衞生署建議學童不應長時間背負超過體重一成的重量。評論指缺乏適當看管與惡意侮辱均屬虐兒。

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全方位護腦大掃除｜李韡玲「任瑩在此」專欄

李韡玲「任瑩在此」專欄指出，晚上十一時前入睡，人體大量分泌褪黑激素，有助進入深層睡眠，並談及中醫的一套護腦哲學。文章於2026/10/12在香港經濟日報發布，全文需登入hketPRO閱覽。

Danny Cheng column: Does being champions mean making the rules?

Danny Cheng wrote in his Still Happy column under the title "Does being champions mean making the rules?", opening with a friend raising the question in a chat group about whether Manchester City would be relegated, while the others showed no response. The article tags list the Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City, and it was published on 2026/10/12.

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愚昧媽媽：屯門十歲女童拎兩大袋啤酒短片惹全城熱議

屯門一名身穿校服的十歲女童手持兩大袋啤酒、吃力走路的短片在網上瘋傳，引起全城熱議。作者慨嘆有些孩子不幸投錯胎，攤上不負責任、不知所謂的父母，小小人生就要捱盡苦頭。

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房子也需要體檢

物業應如身體般定期檢查保養，到了二三十年樓齡便要做好「體檢」，做到預防勝於治療。建議用測濕機測試有否滲漏，並安排專業人士檢查窗戶，及早維修減低意外風險。保養得宜可提高生活質素並有助保值，有投資者把「老、殘、舊」房屋壓低兩成購入再翻新出租。

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在慢教養中 看見孩子的成長力量（下）

落實慢教養可從3個細節着手：調整空間動綫、每天安排空白時間，以及轉換對話方式。文章建議每天保留約30分鐘不設目標的自由探索時光，成人在場陪伴但不主動介入。孩子求助時先默數3到5秒再回應，用開放式提問取代單向指令，促使孩子主動思考。

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財政司司長網誌談新皇崗口岸通關提速與APEC財長會在港舉行

新皇崗口岸將於明日啟用，完成兩地出入境手續約需5分鐘，較舊口岸約30分鐘大幅縮短，並維持24小時通關。財政司司長網誌指，再過一個多星期APEC財政部長會將首次在香港舉行，聚焦民生財政政策、數字基礎設施融資、普惠金融及青年財經人才交流四項重點。

South China Morning Post reporter: Why are mainland tax officials suddenly interested in my Hong Kong MPF?

Mainland tax officials have contacted several South China Morning Post reporters in recent weeks, expressing concern about their Hong Kong MPF income. The newspaper has been reporting continuously for the past few months on the mainland's crackdown on tax evasion, with a focus on taxing income held in offshore trusts by super-rich families.

If Hong Kong People's Support for the Legislative Council Falls, the Fault Lies Not Only with the Legislators

Rita Fan revealed during a radio programme when asked by the host that a friend had pointed out the cost of a 90-seat Legislative Council was far higher than a 60-seat one, and she "somewhat agreed". She was Hong Kong's first Legislative Council President after the handover. The article points out that 60 is two-thirds of 90, a basic mathematical fact that cannot be refuted.

Bar Association seeks judicial review after complaint of professional misconduct against Elsie Leung found not established, hearing on 9 November

The Bar Association's executive committee has filed a judicial review against the Disciplinary Tribunal's ruling that the complaint of professional misconduct against Elsie Leung was not established, seeking to overturn the decision, with the case to be heard on 9 November. Bar Association president Peter Lam said he would not comment on individual cases, stressing that the association would consider the facts of each case and the relevant legal principles, and noting that under the current ordinance the association has no right of appeal, making judicial review the only viable procedure.

Hung Fan-yee: flu vaccine can reduce risk of severe illness and death among elderly, also important for chronic disease management

HKU chair professor Hung Fan-yee said that receiving the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of severe illness and death among the elderly, and is also an important part of chronic disease management. He cited studies showing that cardiovascular disease patients face a 6 to 17 times higher risk of acute myocardial infarction within one week of being diagnosed with influenza, and an approximately 8 to 10 times higher risk of stroke. So Yiu-wah, president of the Hong Kong Association of Hospital Pharmacists, reminded the elderly to get vaccinated every year, noting that the live attenuated intranasal vaccine is not suitable for the elderly.

Financial Secretary's blog discusses opening of new Huanggang Port and four key points of APEC finance ministers' meeting

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his blog that the Lok Ma Chau Control Point has completed its historic mission today, and that on 12 October the new Huanggang Port will continue the Shenzhen-Hong Kong link to a new standard. The new port has a total gross floor area of about 690,000 square metres, is designed to handle 200,000 passenger trips daily, takes about five minutes to complete immigration procedures for both places, and maintains 24-hour clearance. He also discussed the four key areas of focus at the APEC finance ministers' meeting, being held in Hong Kong for the first time, including fiscal policies supporting people's livelihood development, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance, and exchanges and cooperation among young financial talent.

Surge in violent cryptocurrency robberies; industry must strengthen user protection

Growing cryptocurrency wealth has made holders targets for violent criminals, and the industry must design products and services that take personal safety into account. Protecting digital assets alone, while treating holders' personal safety as a private matter, is not enough to safeguard financial security.

Andrew Yeung says Hong Kong's overall economic growth will not benefit all sectors, hails business opportunities brought by Northern Metropolis development

Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Chairman Andrew Yeung said Hong Kong's exports are performing strongly and consumption is gradually improving, with the full-year economy有望 reaching the government's forecast growth range of 3.5% to 4.5%. He pointed out that economic growth does not evenly benefit all sectors, and as an open economy, Hong Kong's performance also depends on external factors such as interest rate trends and international trade.

Experts warn Hong Kong lacks heat health action plan, HKU study says extreme heat could have caused 3,238 excess deaths

Environmentalists and scholars warn that Hong Kong's first five-year plan and latest Policy Address contain no systematic heat health action plan, and relying on "common sense" alone cannot protect vulnerable residents in high temperatures. A HKU study shows that during the 10-year study period, extreme heat could have brought as many as 3,238 excess deaths to Hong Kong.

Bay Area Notes: Coincidence ／By Sheung Tung-mei

Sheung Tung-mei points out in her Bay Area Notes that similar stories appearing one after another is no coincidence, but rather a consideration in choosing topics in the journalism profession. Taking the incident of falling windows as an example, the article notes that outsiders feel such things do not normally happen, yet once one occurs it seems windows fall almost every day, while those in the profession understand this is simply the result of topic selection.

Ma Tai-yung: Fo Kwong Street site sold at high premium, property market enters new upward trend

A luxury residential site on Fo Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin was secured by a major developer for $4.3 billion, with the price nearly 40 per cent above the upper end of market estimates, setting a new record for the highest gross floor area price on the land sale list in Kowloon in nearly 5 years. Ma Tai-yung said the flour price far exceeding expectations reflects developers' views on core luxury residential districts. Following the announcement, second-hand owners in the same district immediately withdrew listings and raised prices, establishing a signal that the property market is returning to an upward trend.

Food platform pivots to focus on emotional health, the mission of platform reform

The author is recently preparing to transform the original food platform into one that focuses on emotional health issues, and inviting people who have been troubled by emotions but have come through it to become sharing guests. The partner's best friend died by suicide due to emotional problems, making her finally understand the mission of this reform: send out more positive messages, pay attention to the emotions of people around you, as one sentence could save a life.

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打書釘專欄｜可洛《山城病變》

香港經濟日報「打書釘」專欄於 2026/10/10 刊出可洛撰文的《山城病變》。原文僅交代欄名、作者及發布時間，未見書評正文內容。

Half of CK Asset starter homes project to be torn down, experts urge strengthening of Hong Kong building inspection regime

Legislators and the engineering sector have called on Hong Kong to review its building inspection mechanism and set up a blacklist barring problematic contractors from taking part in government tenders. The trigger was developer CK Asset announcing that half of Hong Kong's first privately built starter homes project would be demolished because of substandard rebar work. Legislators and engineers urged the government to strengthen regulation and increase regulatory manpower.

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香港「鐵飯碗」泛指公務員 內地「鐵飯碗」又是指哪種職業？

內地「鐵飯碗」涵蓋公務員、事業編制人員及大型國企正式工三大類，範圍遠比香港專指公務員為闊。行政編制公務員全國大約只有800萬人，公立學校教師、公立醫院醫護等事業編制同屬鐵飯碗；內地職場另有金銀銅飯碗分級講法。

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旅遊促進會崔定邦建議皇崗口岸運作一至兩周後再安排旅行團使用

旅遊促進會總幹事崔定邦建議皇崗口岸運作約一至兩星期後，才陸續安排旅行團使用，其旗下旅行社會在本月底左右安排首發團。皇崗口岸將於下周一早上開通，他預計往後6至9個月會有很多旅行團使用該口岸到內地，已有个别旅行社計劃首日集合出發。

[Review] October 9, 2026 Editorial Digest

Radio Television Hong Kong's programme Editorial Digest reviews the content of October 9, bringing together the highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers, presenting various viewpoints from multiple perspectives.

Bonnie Chan: Using technology to improve listing approval efficiency, shortening the stock settlement cycle is the global trend

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Chief Executive Bonnie Chan said the company will use AI and other technologies to improve listing approval efficiency. The Stock Exchange and the Securities and Futures Commission have committed to striving to complete reviews within 40 working days and two rounds of regulatory comments, provided the information is in place. She said shortening the Hong Kong stock settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 is the global trend, and supporting arrangements will be explained when the consultation conclusions are announced.

Lawmaker urges expansion of Guangdong residential care services scheme to persons with disabilities and carer families, promoting co-living model

Social welfare functional constituency legislator Chan Man-yee suggested extending the Guangdong Province residential care services scheme, originally designed for elderly persons, to persons with disabilities and families with long-term care needs, promoting co-living between carers and care recipients. In September, she led a delegation to inspect care homes in the Greater Bay Area, visiting care homes with barrier-free rooms that were willing to receive Hong Kong service users, while Hong Kong had no space. Chan Man-yee has already begun discussions with the Social Welfare Department, with the next step being to arrange a meeting with the Labour and Welfare Bureau for consultation.

Hong Kong AI marketing time has come, are corporate leaders acting fast enough

The time for AI marketing in Hong Kong has arrived, and the key question is whether corporate leaders are acting fast enough. Asian brands are testing new tools, automating workflows and rethinking how they reach customers, but whether companies are truly transforming or merely adding AI to old ways of working remains unanswered. The stakes are high for Hong Kong: the city has long positioned itself as a bridge between mainland China and the world.

Greater Bay Area Notes: Gibberish Replies

The mainland government recently stepped in to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) customer service "gibberish replies", but the author of Greater Bay Area Notes, Sheung Tung-mei, said her friend L had exploited the loopholes of "gibberish replies" to get a great bargain. The notes go on to discuss how many people have suffered from AI customer service giving irrelevant answers.

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湯文亮：振興經濟 大公司也要留港消費

湯文亮以茶餐廳見聞指出振興經濟大公司也要留港消費：一名酒樓老闆因為食物供應商請客擺酒去了另一家酒樓，打算搵多一個食物供應商。他解釋做生意是你來我往，對方不幫襯自己酒樓，自己的生意也難全部交給對方。

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譚新強：《蔽月無眠》能否令香港人變得無眠？

譚新強的《蔽月無眠》完成世界首演，5場全數滿堂紅爆滿、座無虛席。最後一場一票難求，有不少國內外朋友及藝術、演藝界大師到最後一分鐘仍在撲飛。譚新強感謝蒞臨觀眾，對招待不周之處致歉並請求體諒。

Chau Hin: Self-media clickbait formulas designed to attract comments

Chau Hin noted that the name of Antony Leung Kam-chun does not appear on the list of the Tung Chee-hwa funeral committee, while a friend suggested former Secretary for Home Affairs Henry Ho Ping-yuen. Henry Ho was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States for bribing the foreign minister of Senegal and the president of Chad, sentenced on 25 March 2019 to 3 years in prison and a fine of US$400,000, and released upon completion of his sentence on 8 June 2020.