Nagoya Asian Games | Wong Chak-lam wins gold in men's singles tennis and secures Olympic berth; Hong Kong team's 11 golds among 54 medals break all-edition record

Wong Chak-lam defeated Wu Yibing in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in the Nagoya Asian Games tennis men's singles final to win gold and secure a berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Hong Kong team added 4 golds in a single day, bringing their haul to 11 golds, 19 silvers and 24 bronzes for a total of 54 medals, breaking the all-edition records for both golds and total medals. Wong received a HK$1 million bonus under the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Scheme.

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.

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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。

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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。

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港隊名古屋亞運奪11金創歷屆最佳成績 李家超讚運動員展現堅毅意志

名古屋亞運今日（4日）閉幕，港隊共奪11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，取得歷來最多金牌並突破歷屆獎牌數目紀錄。李家超祝賀中國香港代表團取得佳績，讚揚運動員展現堅毅意志和卓越風采，並期待在稍後舉行的嘉許禮親自祝賀各位運動員。

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 to Okinawa suspected landing gear not fully retracted, returns to Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 took off for Okinawa at 8:57am on Sunday. Suspecting that the landing gear had not fully retracted after takeoff, the crew decided to return to Hong Kong. The aircraft landed safely at 10am, with no one on board injured. Hong Kong Airlines said the return was to ensure safety and was standard procedure.

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.

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港隊亞運奪54面獎牌創歷史佳績 李家超稱政策資源投入正確

港隊今屆亞運累積11金19銀24銅共54面獎牌，金牌數與獎牌數雙雙打破歷屆紀錄。李家超稱成績反映政府多年來的政策和支援措施取得成效，印證政策和資源投入方向正確，未來會繼續以不同方式支援運動員。黃澤林贏得港隊歷來首面亞運網球男單金牌。

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.

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新皇崗口岸舉行體驗日 約1500人參與

保安局透過民政事務總署在全港十八區邀請約1500人參觀新皇崗口岸，了解運作及周邊特色，由於口岸尚未開通，是次體驗不涉及過關安排。約180名觀塘及西貢社區人士在藍田站公共運輸交匯處按班次等候上車，乘約一小時巴士後在口岸逗留約一小時。有區議員表示會留意電話信號有沒有盲點或路牌指示不足，帶意見回區向市民宣傳及向當局反映。

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港隊七欖李卡度任亞運閉幕持旗手 黃寶基稱今屆成績超預期

中國香港代表團在名古屋亞運閉幕儀式由七人欖球男子代表李卡度出任持旗手。港隊今屆共奪11金19銀24銅、合共54面獎牌，團長黃寶基形容成績出乎意料地好，反映運動員韌性。他指水上項目佔獎牌很大比例，希望各體育總會總結經驗再決定如何培訓更多運動員。

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.

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.

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 to Okinawa suspected landing gear not fully retracted, returned to Hong Kong Airport with no injuries

A Hong Kong Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Okinawa this morning, HX676, was suspected of having its landing gear not fully retracted after takeoff. The crew returned to Hong Kong International Airport in accordance with standard safety procedures, and the flight landed safely with no injuries on board. About 160 passengers were affected, and Hong Kong Airlines arranged a replacement flight, with the itinerary delayed by about two and a half hours.

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國慶黃金周第四日 截至早上10時本港有逾18萬人次出入境

內地國慶黃金周第四日，截至早上10時，入境處表示本港有18萬4700多人次出入境，其中入境近10萬3000人次、出境約82000人次。入境方面內地訪客有59000多人次，最多人經落馬洲支線入境，其次為西九龍站。出境以本港居民佔多，有58000多人次，主要經機場及港珠澳大橋離境。

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上水清濤苑街市菜檔遇竊失手機及蔬果 警拘一男正追緝同黨

上水清河邨清濤苑街市前晚發生盜竊案，兩名賊人分別搜掠菜檔及把風，擸走一部手機及大量蔬果後逃去，損失共約值1500元。警方翻查「銳眼計劃」下的閉路電視片段後，昨日下午在上水區拘捕一名47歲本地男子涉嫌「盜竊」，現正扣留調查並追緝另一名賊人。

Observatory expects slightly cool mornings over next two or three days, urban minimum around 23 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday

The Observatory forecasts that a replenishment of the northeast monsoon will reach coastal areas tonight, with slightly cool mornings over the next two or three days. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the minimum temperature in urban areas will drop to around 23 degrees, two to three degrees lower in the New Territories. Under the continued influence of the dry northeast monsoon and an upper-air anticyclone, Guangdong will have good weather from the latter part of this week to early next week, with a relatively large day-to-night temperature range inland.

Hong Kong Airlines flight to Okinawa this morning suspected landing gear failed to retract fully, returned to airport, no injuries

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 departed Hong Kong for Okinawa this morning. After takeoff, the landing gear was suspected of failing to retract fully, and the flight returned to Hong Kong International Airport and landed safely. No one on board was injured, and the aircraft is undergoing a full inspection. The company has arranged alternative flights for 160 affected passengers, with journeys expected to be delayed by about two and a half hours. The incident has been reported to the relevant regulatory authorities.

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.

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 to Okinawa returns to Hong Kong Airport over suspected landing gear fault, no injuries

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 departed Hong Kong for Okinawa this morning. After takeoff, the landing gear was suspected of having failed to retract fully, and the crew returned to Hong Kong International Airport in accordance with standard safety procedures and landed safely, with none of the 160 passengers on board injured. Hong Kong Airlines arranged alternative flights for affected passengers to continue their journeys, with an expected delay of about two and a half hours. The aircraft is undergoing a comprehensive inspection, and the company will co-operate with the regulatory authorities' investigation.

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.

Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre completes 22 projects, cutting deer antler authenticity testing from 3 days to 1

Since its establishment in 2017, the Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre of the Department of Health has completed 22 thematic projects, among which a simplified DNA testing method can reduce the authentication of deer antler from the traditional 3 days to 1 day. The chemical analysis method developed by the centre is applicable to different Chinese medicine prescriptions and can simultaneously test the chemical indicator components of multiple Chinese medicinal materials, achieving "one test, multiple detections". The centre's permanent building in Tseung Kwan O has been progressively put into service since the end of last year.

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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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范徐麗泰稱董建華真心為港 當年曾冀推深港創科合作惟未能成事

范徐麗泰在港台節目《舊日的足跡》稱董建華真心為香港做事，並憶述當年深圳領導提出把河套區發展成科技中心，董建華本想推行，惟政府內有人認為未必適宜，最終未有成事。她又形容當年立法會未能通過基本法23條立法會是董建華的遺憾，最後一次與董建華見面約四至五年前。

Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre develops simple methods and efficient analysis to cut testing time for medicinal materials and Chinese medicine granules

The Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre of the Department of Health has developed a simple DNA testing method for testing deer antler, reducing the testing time from 3 days by the traditional method to within 1 day. Since its establishment, the centre has completed 22 thematic projects, and has developed an efficient chemical analysis method for compound Chinese medicine granules, which can simultaneously test the chemical indicator components of multiple Chinese medicines. The centre has also introduced an electronic sensory analysis instrument commonly known as an "electronic tongue", launching a pilot scheme to digitise the taste of Chinese medicinal materials.

International Union Against Cancer CEO: Hong Kong cancer research gains global attention

International Union Against Cancer CEO Cary Adams said Hong Kong plays a core role in regional cancer research breakthroughs, and its success in reducing smoking rates sets an example for other regions. The organisation held its World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong for the first time last month.

Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre develops simple DNA testing method for deer antler, shortening identification time

The Government Chinese Medicine Testing Centre of the Department of Health has developed a simple DNA testing method for deer antler, reducing the identification time for genuine deer antler from the traditional three days to within one day. Since its establishment, the centre has completed 22 thematic projects. Its permanent building in Tseung Kwan O has been progressively put into service since the end of last year, with a total floor area of about 27,000 square metres. It has also developed a chemical analysis method for compound Chinese medicine granules, which allows 'one test, multiple detections' to simultaneously test the chemical indicator components of multiple Chinese medicinal materials.

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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。

5 CUHK students take over campus café, rename it "Flow White Café" and run it for 2 years

5 students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong have taken over a student-run café on campus, renaming it "Flow White Café". It will operate for 2 years and be redecorated in grey and white. The owner said what will not change is the hope that the café remains "open to everyone", allowing CUHK members to communicate freely, adding that they will do "small things" well, hoping they will accumulate into "beauty" in others' hearts.

Over 1,500 community members to visit new Huanggang Port today, with new bus routes for transport

The authorities, through the Home Affairs Department, have invited over 1,500 community members to visit the new Huanggang Port, which will soon open for clearance, this afternoon. The Transport Department has arranged new bus routes to and from the urban areas and Huanggang for transport. The experience day is held in two sessions, with participants from Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. During the visit, staff will introduce the port facilities and the co-inspection and one-time release clearance model.

Chain yoga centre Ganbanyoku Yoga closes all branches, instructors seek union help over unpaid wages

Chain yoga and sports centre Ganbanyoku Yoga ceased operations across all branches last Thursday. As of 6pm yesterday, the Customs and Excise Department received 627 reports involving about $7 million. A notice at the centre's branches said staff would be paid by tomorrow at the latest. Lee Yuet-man, president of the Hong Kong Leisure and Sports Professionals Association, said it had received fewer than 10 requests for help, mainly from instructors, and urged employees to gather their contract documents for follow-up.

51-year-old off-duty ambulance services senior member dies after falling from cliff while abseiling at Fei Ngo Shan; had travelled to Turkey earthquake relief and received commendation

51-year-old off-duty ambulance services senior member Wong Hoi-keung fell to his death from Suicide Cliff while abseiling at Fei Ngo Shan. He was a member of the Fire Services Disaster Response and Rescue Team (DRRT) and the Mountain Search and Rescue Team (MSRT), and travelled to the Turkey earthquake relief effort in 2023, after which team members were awarded the "Chief Executive's Award for Public Service". A colleague said he was very dedicated to his work and was deeply saddened by his passing.

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魚排參與「漁+樂」生意增三成 盼准明火煮食開民宿

位於大埔鹽田仔的休閒魚排去年參加漁護署「漁+樂」魚場計劃，容許售賣以無火煮食製作的自家漁產食物，負責人杜晉漳稱生意額較之前增加兩三成。他希望計劃進一步拆牆鬆綁，容許明火煮食及經營民宿，以增加吸引力。

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漁+樂導賞鬆綁可上船做一日漁夫 漁護署11至12月辦8場生態團 農+樂農莊首參與

漁護署將「漁+樂」導賞鬆綁措施由魚排擴展至漁船，容許漁船在安全情況下提供載客體驗，11至12月將舉辦8場生態導賞團。參加者可登船了解漁民作業及香港漁業歷史，今次更有「農+樂」農戶首次參與，市民可品嘗即場採摘並烹調的新鮮農產品。

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接單送貨起疑 司機檢查揭粉末報警

一名男司機昨清晨接網上平台送貨訂單，途中起疑停車檢查，發現貨物內有一小包白色粉末遂報警。警方到場調查，至昨晚未有人被捕，案件暫列作求警調查。

FLMI cheating case: Insurance Authority says policies handled by intermediaries involved are unaffected

The Insurance Authority said policies handled by insurance intermediaries involved in the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) cheating case are unaffected in validity and policyholders' rights and interests. Police busted a criminal syndicate on August 28 this year, arresting 11 syndicate members and 4 candidates. The Kwun Tong examination venue involved was operated by the "Greater China Self-Media Association", with at least 250 people obtaining the FLMI qualification through the venue. The 15 people arrested earlier continue to be released on bail pending further investigation.

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14歲童染布魯氏菌病 曾吃烤肉戴手套處理生肉

衛生防護中心最新一期《傳染病直擊》披露，今年8月26日本港錄得一宗布魯氏菌病個案，涉及一名居住於油尖旺區、有長期病患的14歲男童。男童在潛伏期內曾吃燒烤肉類，並曾戴手套處理生肉。

9-year-old child with long-term illness in critical condition after contracting influenza B complicated by shock and pneumonia

The Centre for Health Protection announced a severe case of influenza B in a child. A 9-year-old girl with a long-term illness developed septic shock and severe pneumonia, and is currently hospitalised in the paediatric intensive care unit in critical condition. Preliminary investigations showed that the girl had not travelled abroad during the incubation period and had not yet received this season's seasonal influenza vaccine. Laboratory tests on respiratory samples confirmed a positive result for the influenza B virus.