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Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated Hong Kong, China athletes on securing three silver and two bronze medals, in track cycling, sailing and squash, at the 20th Asian Games today.

Track cyclist Chu Tsun-wai captured a silver medal in the men’s omnium, while Lee Sze-wing and Leung Wing-yee won silver in the women’s Madison.

“Chu Tsun-wai maintained his advantage through intense competition to win the silver medal,” said Miss Law. “The pair of Lee Sze-wing and Leung Wing-yee scored points in every sprint lap, ultimately winning the silver medal.”

In sailing, Tiffany Mak and Polson Emily Grace grabbed silver in the women’s Skiff – 49erFX event, while Sakai Akira Luke and Aylsworth Russell Williams earned bronze in the men’s Skiff – 49er. Miss Law said the sailors’ performance was remarkable.

Meanwhile, squash players Lai Cheuk-nam, Lau Tsz-kwan, Henry Leung, and Tang Ming-hong claimed a bronze medal in the men’s team event. Miss Law highlighted that Hong Kong has now reached the podium in the men’s team event across five consecutive Asian Games.

Source: Government of Singapore

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Following is the speech (English translation) by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the National Day Reception in Celebration of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China today (October 1):

Distinguished guests, fellow citizens,

     Today marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It carries the special significance of being the first National Day celebrated since the announcement of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. 

     Over the past 77 years, the Chinese nation has achieved a historic transformation – from standing up and growing prosperous to becoming strong. Today, China has become the world’s largest manufacturer and merchandise trader, its leading contributor to scientific research output and much more, exerting significant influence on international affairs.

     The formulation of a Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong is not merely about rolling out a series of policy initiatives. The Plan provides a strategic roadmap for Hong Kong, allowing us to apply our unique advantages under “one country, two systems”, embrace modern trends and seize the opportunities brought by national development.

     Why should we formulate a Five-Year Plan? And why do it now? The answer is straightforward: to fully and swiftly seize the immense opportunities brought by national development, and to deliver more fruits of development to the benefit of our citizens. Faced with an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, the reshaping of industrial chains, as well as the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, Hong Kong must devise a strategic roadmap in a proactive manner and put in place forward-looking plans. As the world’s second-largest economy, China is widely recognised as both a driver and a stabiliser for global economic development. Time and tide wait for no man. We must act decisively and respond to changing circumstances by formulating the Five-Year Plan, in order to ride the wave of opportunities, keep pace with the times, and integrate into and serve the overall national development. This can only boost Hong Kong’s progress and allow the people of Hong Kong to enjoy more development dividends.

     Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan is a logical and target-oriented plan. It is based on an overall review of Hong Kong’s prevailing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and it serves as a comprehensive blueprint targeted at building strengths, overcoming weaknesses, seizing opportunities and managing threats. The Plan focuses on six themes: first, to strengthen the development of “four centres and one hub”, namely our status as international financial, maritime and trade centres and an international aviation hub, as well as our development into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent; second, to leverage our advantage as an international city by deepening Hong Kong’s development of a legal and dispute resolution services centre, intellectual property trading centre and East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange; third, to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis; fourth, to reinforce our strength in connecting with the country and the world; fifth, to enhance social well-being; and sixth, to adopt a holistic approach to development and security. These six themes cover economic development, spatial layout, internal and external connectivity, livelihood enhancement, and risk prevention and control, forming a comprehensive system with interconnected and mutually reinforcing components.

     The three key distinctive features of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan are: first, it is well-suited to the unique characteristics of Hong Kong. In the Foreword on page 1 of the Plan, it is made clear from the outset that Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan has to be grounded in the city’s practical reality, and supported by policy measures and major projects that feature Hong Kong’s unique character.

     Second, it adheres to the “one country, two systems” principle. This means that the First Five-Year Plan must be developed under the Basic Law framework. The Basic Law expressly provides for the practice of capitalism and the common law system, as well as the free flow of capital, people, goods and information in Hong Kong, while the First Five-Year Plan stresses a market economy and upholds the two-pronged approach of “effective market” and “capable government”.

     Third, the First Five-Year Plan clearly defines Hong Kong’s international positioning. Its International Financial Centre chapter points out that we must firmly demonstrate Hong Kong’s international positioning, whereas the Policy Address states that we will “stay committed to our global positioning”. The two documents reiterate the importance and establishment of Hong Kong’s global positioning, which powerfully illustrates that it is part of our city’s DNA.

     One of the initiatives for implementing the First Five-Year Plan is to fully leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage as a connector between the country and the rest of the world. Hong Kong is the only city in the world that enjoys the convergence of national and international opportunities. The ultimate focus of the Plan is, in fact, to capitalise on this aggregate advantage: drawing on the momentum of the country’s development to gain stable support, while leveraging an international platform to access global resources and achieve two-way interaction. Committed to firmly maintaining its strategic position as the nexus of domestic-international dual circulation, Hong Kong will make greater contributions in its roles as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”.

     As the Chinese saying goes, “Victory is ensured when people pool their strength; success is secured when people put their heads together.” Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan is the fruit of the collective wisdom gained during our extensive consultation. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government puts words into action. With a strategic vision for a bright new era that drives reform, boosts development, unleashes opportunities and enhances livelihood, we have formulated the 2026 Policy Address to launch wide-ranging policy measures and take forward the initiatives for the first year in line with our five-year strategic blueprint. I am confident that as long as we, each dedicated to our respective roles, join hands and work in synergy with one another, Hong Kong will certainly be able to set out on a path to a brighter and more prosperous future.

     Finally, I wish our motherland and Hong Kong continuing prosperity and stability. May all of you enjoy good health and great success in every endeavour. Thank you very much.

Source: Government of Singapore

1 October 2026 – The first fortnight of October 2026 will likely be drier than the previous fortnight. Southwest Monsoon conditions are prevailing over Singapore and the surrounding region and are expected to continue in the coming fortnight, with winds blowing mainly from the southeast or southwest.

2            Fair and warm conditions are expected on several days, particularly during the first week of October 2026. Thundery showers are forecast over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on some days. The total rainfall for the first fortnight of October 2026 is forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.

3            Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 34 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius on most days, and could slightly exceed 35 degrees Celsius on a few days. Some nights may be warm and humid, with minimum temperatures remaining above 27 degrees Celsius.

4            For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg) or download the myENV app. For updates on the latest haze situation, please refer to the Daily Haze Advisories.

REVIEW OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS (16 – 30 September 2026)

5            Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in the second fortnight of September 2026, with winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6            Localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island on several days during the second fortnight of September 2026. There were also a few days when widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers affected Singapore. On 22 September 2026, regional wind convergence brought heavy thundery showers over many areas of Singapore in the afternoon. The highest daily total rainfall for the second fortnight of September 2026 was recorded near Rifle Range Road on that day, at 130.6mm.

7         The second fortnight of September 2026 was warm, with daily maximum temperatures exceeding 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The highest daily maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Woodlands on 26 September 2026. This tied the record for the highest daily maximum temperature in September, previously recorded at Sembawang Road on 30 September 2016. There were also several nights when minimum temperatures remained above 27 degrees Celsius over many areas of the island.

8         Almost all parts of Singapore recorded above-average rainfall in the second fortnight of September 2026, with only the area around Jurong West recording below-average rainfall. The area around Kranji registered rainfall of 212 per cent above average, and the area around Jurong West registered rainfall of 9 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for October   (Climatological reference period: 1991-2020)
Average daily maximum temperature:	31.8	°C
Average daily minimum temperature:	25.0	°C
Average monthly temperature:	27.9	°C
Average rainfall:	168.3	mm
Average number of rain days:	15
Historical Extremes for October   (Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)
Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature:	33.0	°C (2002)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature:	22.8	°C (1964)
Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	497.1	mm (1947)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded:	10.8	mm (2002)

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE SINGAPORE

1 Oct 2026

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It carries the special significance of being the first National Day celebrated since the announcement of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan.

Over the past 77 years, the Chinese nation has achieved a historic transformation – from standing up and growing prosperous to becoming strong. Today, China has become the world’s largest manufacturer and merchandise trader, its leading contributor to scientific research output and much more, exerting significant influence on international affairs.

The formulation of a Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong is not merely about rolling out a series of policy initiatives. The plan provides a strategic roadmap for Hong Kong, allowing us to apply our unique advantages under “one country, two systems”, embrace modern trends and seize the opportunities brought by national development.

Why should we formulate a Five-Year Plan? And why do it now? The answer is straightforward: to fully and swiftly seize the immense opportunities brought by national development, and to deliver more fruits of development to the benefit of our citizens. Faced with an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, the reshaping of industrial chains, as well as the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, Hong Kong must devise a strategic roadmap in a proactive manner and put in place forward-looking plans. As the world’s second-largest economy, China is widely recognised as both a driver and a stabiliser for global economic development. Time and tide wait for no man. We must act decisively and respond to changing circumstances by formulating the Five-Year Plan, in order to ride the wave of opportunities, keep pace with the times, and integrate into and serve the overall national development. This can only boost Hong Kong’s progress and allow the people of Hong Kong to enjoy more development dividends.

Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan is a logical and target-oriented plan. It is based on an overall review of Hong Kong’s prevailing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and it serves as a comprehensive blueprint targeted at building strengths, overcoming weaknesses, seizing opportunities and managing threats. The plan focuses on six themes: first, to strengthen the development of “four centres and one hub”, namely our status as international financial, maritime and trade centres and an international aviation hub, as well as our development into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent; second, to leverage our advantage as an international city by deepening Hong Kong’s development of a legal and dispute resolution services centre, intellectual property trading centre and East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange; third, to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis; fourth, to reinforce our strength in connecting with the country and the world; fifth, to enhance social well-being; and sixth, to adopt a holistic approach to development and security. These six themes cover economic development, spatial layout, internal and external connectivity, livelihood enhancement, and risk prevention and control, forming a comprehensive system with interconnected and mutually reinforcing components.

The three key distinctive features of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan are: first, it is well-suited to the unique characteristics of Hong Kong. In the foreword on page 1 of the plan, it is made clear from the outset that Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan has to be grounded in the city’s practical reality, and supported by policy measures and major projects that feature Hong Kong’s unique character.

Second, it adheres to the “one country, two systems” principle. This means that the First Five-Year Plan must be developed under the Basic Law framework. The Basic Law expressly provides for the practice of capitalism and the common law system, as well as the free flow of capital, people, goods and information in Hong Kong, while the First Five-Year Plan stresses a market economy and upholds the two-pronged approach of effective market and capable government.

Third, the First Five-Year Plan clearly defines Hong Kong’s international positioning. Its ‘International Financial Centre’ chapter points out that we must firmly demonstrate Hong Kong’s international positioning, whereas the Policy Address states that we will stay committed to our global positioning. The two documents reiterate the importance and establishment of Hong Kong’s global positioning, which powerfully illustrates that it is part of our city’s DNA.

One of the initiatives for implementing the First Five-Year Plan is to fully leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage as a connector between the country and the rest of the world. Hong Kong is the only city in the world that enjoys the convergence of national and international opportunities. The ultimate focus of the plan is, in fact, to capitalise on this aggregate advantage: drawing on the momentum of the country’s development to gain stable support, while leveraging an international platform to access global resources and achieve two-way interaction. Committed to firmly maintaining its strategic position as the nexus of domestic-international dual circulation, Hong Kong will make greater contributions in its roles as a super connector and super value-adder.

As the Chinese saying goes, “Victory is ensured when people pool their strength; success is secured when people put their heads together.” Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan is the fruit of the collective wisdom gained during our extensive consultation. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government puts words into action. With a strategic vision for a bright new era that drives reform, boosts development, unleashes opportunities and enhances livelihood, we have formulated the 2026 Policy Address to launch wide-ranging policy measures and take forward the initiatives for the first year in line with our five-year strategic blueprint. I am confident that as long as we, each dedicated to our respective roles, join hands and work in synergy with one another, Hong Kong will certainly be able to set out on a path to a brighter and more prosperous future.

Finally, I wish our motherland and Hong Kong continuing prosperity and stability. May all of you enjoy good health and great success in every endeavour. Thank you very much.

This is a translation of Chief Executive John Lee’s speech delivered at the reception in celebration of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Police Force’s National Security Department today arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of committing seditious acts.

Police reported that people were observed standing outside MTR Prince Edward Station holding bouquets and shouting seditious slogans on the evening of August 31.

The arrestees are a 37-year-old local man and a 58-year-old local woman. Police arrested them for the offence of “doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention”, in contravention of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

Prior to the arrests, Police obtained court warrants to search their residences and seize relevant items. The two arrestees are currently being detained for further enquiries, and the force’s arrest operation remains ongoing.

Similar operations have been conducted recently. A local man and two local women were arrested on September 27 and 28, following the September 3 arrests of two local men and a local woman. All six of those arrestees have been released on bail pending further investigations.

Police stated that the so-called “831 incident” lacks any factual basis, describing it as a lie perpretrated by individuals with ulterior motives to attack the HKSAR Government, smear the Police Force, and attempt to achieve their political objectives by endangering public peace.

Authorities emphasised that the acts in question constitute a serious crime and carry a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment upon first conviction.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials attended a flag-raising ceremony this morning at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

The Police Band performed at the ceremony and the national anthem was sung by a choir from N.T. Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School and Yuen Long Public Secondary School, led by singers Alex Tam and Phoebe Tam. This was followed by a fly-past and a sea parade by the disciplined services.

Community leaders and members of uniformed groups also attended.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (September 30) held the first award ceremony for the Packaging Reduction Charter to commend businesses for their outstanding contributions to reducing packaging waste in 2025-26. A total of 75 signatory companies to the Charter were being honoured. Participating companies reduced approximately 13 000 tonnes of packaging materials in total, which is equivalent to the weight of about 900 double-decker buses.
 
     Speaking at the award ceremony, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, said that this year marks the opening year of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The plan clearly sets out to accelerate the comprehensive green transition of economic and social development, leveraging carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as drivers to enhance the momentum for green development. To proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) also mentions that the EPD will deepen the reform of the municipal solid waste management system, striving to move away from reliance on landfill disposal for municipal solid waste directly by 2035, with a view to achieving “Zero Landfill”.
 
     She stated that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has long adopted a practical and feasible approach, actively collaborating with the trades to explore and promote packaging waste reduction in Hong Kong. She commended the awardees for their persistent efforts and contributions, emphasising that the commercial and industrial sectors’ active efforts in waste reduction at source are crucial for Hong Kong’s progress towards “Zero Landfill” and carbon neutrality. She thanked various sectors for their efforts in environmental protection, and appealed for more companies to join in the future to jointly promote a green business culture.
 
     The five assessment criteria for the Charter are “Packaging Reduction”, “Packaging Recyclability”, “Packaging Reuse/Recycling”, “Sustainable Packaging”, and “Promotion of Packaging Reduction”. Awardees were presented with Platinum, Gold, and Merit awards respectively. The list of awardees is available on the thematic website of the Charter (www.lesspackaging.hk).
 
     The EPD launched the Charter in March last year to encourage businesses to reassess and reduce their packaging usage, foster a waste reduction culture in commercial activities, and support Hong Kong’s long-term goals of “Zero Landfill” and carbon neutrality. So far, a total of 148 local and multinational companies have signed the Charter, covering about 3 000 service and retail outlets across the territory in various retail and catering categories. This reflects that the Charter has been well received by the trades and has delivered remarkable results.
 
     To assist businesses in packaging reduction and management, the EPD has published the Practical Guides on Packaging Reduction and Management (Practical Guides) for eight specific sectors (Note) on its website for the trades’ reference. In addition, to address the substantial increase in parcels, cartons, and filling materials arising from the rapid development of online shopping, the EPD has, starting from 2026, collaborated with major logistics companies to progressively implement the Self-pickup Store On-site Recycling Project. This facilitates the on-site return of packaging materials by members of the public for reuse and recycling immediately after collecting their parcels at the self-pickup stores. For the latest information on the Charter, please refer to the thematic website.
 
Note: The eight specific sectors are supermarkets and grocery stores, logistics, e-commerce, hotel and hospitality, electronics and electrical appliances, beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing, and importers.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) is collaborating with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau to launch the “Food (R)Evolutions” exhibition from October 1 to October 28 at the Exhibition Hall on the ground floor of the HKScM. Bringing together culture, science and innovation, the exhibition showcases the science behind cooking. The exhibition is a programme of the French Science Festival.
 
Addressing the opening ceremony today (September 30), the Acting Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Culture), Mr Ng Chi-wo, expressed gratitude to the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau for bringing to visitors the fascinating exhibition and an exciting array of extension activities. The exhibition also showcases iconic Hong Kong delicacies whose making techniques are inscribed onto the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory of Hong Kong. Combining French scientific insights with Hong Kong’s popularly beloved craftsmanship, the exhibition allows visitors to fully appreciate the scientific depth underpinning both food cultures.
 
Other officiating guests included the Deputy Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Benjamin Hubin, and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau.
 
The exhibition will introduce scientists from different eras dedicated to studying ingredients and their transformations, and will explore molecular gastronomy techniques, future dietary trends, sustainable diets, senior-friendly diets, space food and more. A dedicated corner “Taste of Hong Kong” explores the science behind the distinctive textures, aromas and tastes of iconic “cha chaan teng” favourites, including pineapple buns, egg tarts and milk tea. The exhibition will also showcase gerontech innovations designed to support elderly dining provided by the LU Jockey Club Gerontech-X Lab of Lingnan University, along with molecular gastronomy tools provided by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
 
To complement the exhibition, the HKScM will roll out a series of free extension programmes. For details of the exhibition and activities, please visit the website at www.spu.hk/en/cards/french-science-festival-2026/.