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時事全方位重點提要｜10月5日

《時事全方位》10月5日聚焦黃金周過後零售及餐飲市道如何持續吸引客源。財政司司長陳茂波指國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增約8%。港隊在名古屋亞運取得11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，金牌數與獎牌數雙雙破歷屆紀錄。

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陳茂波：國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客訪港 按年增約8%

財政司司長陳茂波在網誌稱，國慶黃金周首三天逾73.2萬內地旅客人次訪港，按年增約8%，旅遊區食肆和商舖生意錄得增長。今年首九個月港股日均成交額2729億元，按年增長6.4%，116家企業在港上市、集資額逾3880億元。他指美國長期債息升至24年高位令港股氣氛近期受影響。

Wing Wah and Hoi Kee Bing Sut in Cha Kwo Ling Village Open for Final Day as Residents Queue to Say Goodbye

Cha Kwo Ling Village, a squatter village with over a century of history, is scheduled for land resumption tomorrow. Wing Wah Bing Sut and Hoi Kee (Hap Wo) Bing Sut, standing for over 60 and over 70 years respectively, are open for their final day today (the 4th), with endless queues outside. Some Hong Kong people made a special trip because the film The Sunny Side of the Street was filmed here, while a Japanese national working in Hong Kong lamented that the old village is disappearing one by one, describing it in Cantonese as 'heartbreaking'.

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六旬女子疑受騙投資加密貨幣損失2150萬元 警方跟進

一名60歲女子懷疑墮入投資騙案損失2150萬元，警方昨日接獲報案。騙徒自稱投資專家，誘騙她在虛擬網站投資加密貨幣，並以證明帳戶沒被用作洗黑錢為由要求提交保證金，她4月至9月先後轉帳至指定戶口。案件由秀茂坪警區刑事調查隊跟進，暫未有人被捕。

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馬會向港隊亞運獎牌得主發放共3750萬元獎金 讚展現拼搏精神

馬會透過「賽馬會優秀運動員獎勵計劃」，向超過110名名古屋亞運獎牌得主發放共3750萬元獎金。中國香港代表團在本屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅，共54面獎牌。馬會行政總裁應家柏指發金額較上屆杭州亞運會多500萬元，並讚揚獎牌健兒展現「我做得到」的拼搏精神。

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環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用

新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用，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，原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。擴建部分設計堆填容量約為1900萬立方米，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。

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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。

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.

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滑浪風帆代表隊回港 曾停學一年黃梓豪及張子悅稱現須先專注學業

香港滑浪風帆代表隊在名古屋亞運奪2金1銀後回港。水翼帆板iQFoil金牌得主黃梓豪及張子悅均曾停學一年備戰，兩人表示現須先專注學業，黃梓豪明年要考文憑試DSE。銀牌得主馬君正稱相信是最後一屆亞運。

Over 2,000 people await organ transplants daily; Libby Lam urges public to promote organ donation culture

Under Secretary for Health and Welfare Libby Lam has urged the public to practise the '3S of organ donation' — register their wish, inform their family, and spread the message to relatives and friends — to foster a culture of organ donation. The Centralised Organ Donation Register currently has over 420,000 citizens registered, yet more than 2,000 patients are still waiting for suitable organs every day. She made the appeal at the launch ceremony of the Hong Kong Transplant and Dialysis Sports Games.

Central Harbourfront Event Space opens in phases, outdoor recreation area open until the 16th of this month

The Central Harbourfront Event Space opened to the public in phases from yesterday, with the outdoor recreation area being the first to partially open until the 16th of this month, from 9am to 11pm daily. The venue will subsequently be temporarily closed to facilitate the organisation of large-scale events and construction works; tenant Chung Kai Ltd is optimising the facilities in phases, with the second phase expected to be completed by mid-2027, and in accordance with the lease, no fewer than 100 days will be reserved each year for free public opening.

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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警方拘6人涉25宗爆竊案 專門針對偏僻村屋

警方拘捕5男1女共6人，涉嫌與自8月底起活躍、遍布元朗、馬鞍山及大埔等地的25宗村屋爆竊案有關，行動中起回總值超過60萬元失物。集團專門針對偏僻、鄰近山邊及保安薄弱的村屋，趁屋主傍晚外出時撬開門窗或從未上鎖門窗潛入。兩名主腦為持雙程證夫婦，涉嫌安排數名內地男子非法入境並擔任車手。

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衞生防護中心：九歲女童染乙型流感併發敗血性休克 情況危殆

一名九歲女童感染乙型流感併發敗血性休克及嚴重肺炎，情況危殆。衞生防護中心指女童有長期病患且未接種季節性流感疫苗，先後出現發燒、咳嗽和嘔吐，到伊利沙伯醫院求醫後轉往兒童深切治療部留醫。中心指六月底進入流感季節，累計錄得21宗兒童流感嚴重個案，預料未來數周流感活躍程度仍處高水平。

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25歲女玩交友App遇「投資專家」 誘買虛幣12日損140萬

警方公布過去兩星期錄得14宗投資騙案，受害人全為30歲以下，總損失超過660萬港元。一名25歲女子經交友App認識自稱「投資專家」的騙徒，被誘在假網站開設虛幣錢包，12日內轉賬超過140萬港元，最終提款不果才驚覺受騙。

Tsuen Wan Kwok Yip Road cement plant repeatedly receives noise pollution complaints, lawmaker urges authorities to review relocation

The cement plant on Kwok Yip Road in Tsuen Wan is close to public housing about to be completed, and residents have repeatedly complained about noise and dust pollution. A lawmaker urged taking the opportunity to review whether the facility should remain as its licence expires on 7 November next year. About 1,700 public housing units housing about 4,700 people will be built near the plant. The Environmental Protection Department said licence renewal would be assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, while the Planning Department said the Town Planning Board had granted planning permission for residential development at the cement plant in 2011.

AFCD launches fish raft experience tours to promote local recreational fisheries

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has launched fish raft experience tours, departing from Sam Mun Tsai Pier in Tai Po, with a fee of $300 per person, of which the department will subsidise half the cost. At present, 76 eligible fish farms are participating in the 'Fish + Fun' fish farm scheme and 116 farms have joined the 'Farm + Fun' farm scheme; the 'Fish + Fun' fishing boat scheme, which the department launched half a year ago, will be the first to offer the public an experience at the Agriculture and Fisheries Expo in the middle of this month.

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.

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旺角鬧市7人用3條帆布帶把約100磅冷氣機組件吊上簷篷

網上流傳3段影片，旺角奶路臣街近洗衣街20號啟賢大廈馬路上，7名工人在無棚架、吊車及安全帶下，用3條帆布帶把約100磅冷氣機組件凌空吊上1樓簷篷，現場沒有圍封及警告牌。網民批評為慳吊車費漠視安全，有行內人建議勞工處介入調查；影片未交代事發日期。

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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騙案｜60歲婦結識「投資專家」被誘騙買加密貨幣 損失2150萬元保證金

一名60歲婦人結識自稱「投資專家」的人士後，遭對方誘騙購買加密貨幣，最終損失2150萬元保證金。

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啟德醫院明起分階段啟用 家庭醫學綜合中心率先投入運作

啟德醫院明日起分階段啟用，家庭醫學綜合中心率先投入運作，初期每日提供約350個診症名額。伊利沙伯醫院外科、神經外科和臨床腫瘤科部分舊症於本月26日轉至啟德醫院，專科門診一站式預約平均15分鐘完成，較以往縮短5成。

Two dogs chained and abandoned in Yuen Long, one rescued and one still missing

Two dogs in Yuen Long were chained and abandoned, one of which has been rescued while the other remains missing. The incident was reported by Hong Kong Animal Post on 4 October.

Central Harbourfront Event Space to open in phases from Saturday, featuring jogging track and other facilities

The Central Harbourfront Event Space will open in phases from Saturday, occupying about 3.7 hectares, with a jogging track and a variety of leisure facilities free for public use. Improvement works to the ground surface and a shared bicycle rental service will be completed within this month, while the second phase of works is expected to be completed by mid-next year. The government has granted the site to Chung Kai Limited, a joint venture between Henderson Land and Entertainment Culture, on a five-year lease, with at least 100 days of free public opening each year.

AFCD steps up management and refuse collection at three campsites, hygiene and order good

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has stepped up management and refuse collection at three campsites at Ham Tin Wan, Long Ke Wan and Tai Wan, deploying extra staff for patrols day and night, promoting camping etiquette and taking firm enforcement action against violations. The three campsites had about 240 tents last night, with staff stepping up patrols at night, in the early hours and in the morning, and no violations were found. Campers brought their own plastic bags to take away rubbish when leaving, and the campsites' hygiene and order were good.

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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。

Red flag hoisted at Tai Po Lung Mei Beach

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 4) that due to inclement weather, a red flag has been hoisted at Tai Po Lung Mei Beach in the Tai Po District, and members of the public are advised not to swim there. The red flag indicates that swimming there is dangerous, and swimmers should take note.

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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.

New Year Bookshop opens in Mong Kok as Hong Kong independent bookstores face a harsh winter

41-year-old book lover Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to open New Year Bookshop in Mong Kok, moving into a tenement building against the market trend. Recently, Hong Kong independent bookstores have closed one after another due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. The opening, driven by passion and lower rents, is seen as a bold gamble on the literary prospects of the area.

Retirement in the mainland | Hong Kong couple in their 50s plan to retire with $8 million in the mainland, leaving their newly graduated daughter to build her career locally: is it selfish?

A Hong Kong couple in their 50s plan to take their savings of $8 million to retire in the mainland once their daughter finishes university, leaving her to support herself in Hong Kong. The original poster added that they would leave a flat for their daughter to live in and would not ask her to contribute to household expenses. After learning of these two arrangements, netizens were overwhelmingly envious, praising them as god-tier parents and saying they were not selfish.

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六旬婦遭誘騙投資加密貨幣並交「保證金」 損失約2150萬元

一名60歲女子昨日（3日）向警方報案，指約半年前在網上平台認識自稱投資專家的騙徒，對方透過網上投資平台誘騙她在虛擬網站投資加密貨幣，並要求提交保證金以證明帳戶沒被用作洗黑錢。她於4月14日至9月22日先後轉帳約2150萬元至指定投資戶口。

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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.

Hong Kong aims to become a dog-friendly city, but needs to improve canine literacy

Since July, Hong Kong has permitted dogs into licensed food premises under strict regulations, with over 2,200 restaurants having applied and more than 980 participating in the first month. The article says this reflects a changing relationship between Hong Kong and dogs, but that improving canine literacy is still needed for the city to become truly dog-friendly.

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.

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生育獎勵難解女性怕落後同輩的顧慮

生育獎勵難以紓緩女性害怕被同輩拋下的顧慮。一名外科住院醫生懷孕期間特意排定剖腹產日期，為的是準時完成培訓，自稱「不想讓當媽媽拖慢自己」；在醫學界，女性普遍推遲至事業初期過後才生育。

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畢業創業毋懼職涯落後 信總有得着

「流白」5名創辦人中有4名是畢業生或準畢業生，放棄寄求職信，專注營運咖啡店兩年。商科5年級的曾焯暘坦言職涯可能比同學落後，但認為趁大學最後一年發展另一樣嘢，不論能否帶回本科，至少有得着。