A two-month public consultation on Hong Kong's first five-year plan begins on Monday. This was announced by Chief Executive John Lee ahead of the weekly Executive Council meeting. As Charlie Chun reports, the government hopes to unveil the blueprint by the end of this year.

All civil servants are set to receive a two percent pay rise backdated to April 1. The percentage was proposed by the Chief Executive-in-Council. If approved by the Legislative Council, the salary hike for the city's 170,000 civil servants will cost the government about an extra HK$6 billion. Elvis Yu reports.

A human-resources expert says a proposed 2 percent pay rise for the city’s 170,000 civil servants was smaller than what he anticipated. Roy Ying, co-chair of the advocacy and policy research committee at the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, says he expected a three-and-a-half percent increase based on an earlier survey with major employers. Ying also says that could result in senior staff at NGOs and statutory bodies being poached by the private sector. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

The chief executive says an enhanced appraisal system for civil servants will motivate them to perform better. Starting on October the 1st, about five to 10 percent of those deemed to have underperformed would not immediately receive a salary increment. Janice Lo with that story.

Chief Executive John Lee says proposed subsidiary legislation of the national security law will make relevant regulations clearer for the administration of justice. Janice Lo has the details.

Justice Secretary Paul Lam says Hong Kong’s rule of law is the essential engine driving both civic integrity and economic prosperity. He also said the fight against corruption has become so deeply embedded in the city's culture that it has become part of its “genetic makeup”. Raymond Yeung reports.

The 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR will be marked in all 18 districts with celebratory events such as flag-raising ceremonies, marching performances, and carnivals. There will also be freebies and discounts on July 1st, as Charlie Chun reports.

A new phase of a food coupon programme targeting the elderly has been rolled out to mark the upcoming 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR. Chief Secretary Eric Chan says the scheme helps elderly people connect with one another. Peter Koveos has more.

After being closed for more than three years, Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang is set for a new lease of life as a cultural hub for international and local artists. Sara Mao, executive director of Villa Haw Par, spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme about what the 90-year-old Grade One historic structure has to offer.

Veteran filmmaker Raymond Wong has been sentenced to five months imprisonment for insider trading. He was found guilty last month of obtaining price-sensitive information at a company that he chaired in 2017. Charlie Chun reports.

A basketball coach at a secondary school has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after he allegedly meted out corporal punishment to a student. As Janice Lo reports, the coach has been freed on bail.

US forces have carried out "proportional" strikes against Iran after US President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. The two helicopter pilots have been rescued unharmed. The latest events have deepened doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries, while Israel continues to strike Lebanon. Jamie Clarke has more.

Protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland torched a bus and other vehicles and blocked main roads a day after a brutal stabbing by a Sudanese suspect that sparked anti-immigration fervour. The knife attack has left one person in a serious condition. Police have appealed for calm after arresting a Sudanese man over the attack. Jamie Clarke has more.

President Xi Jinping has returned to Beijing after his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. His talks with DPRK leader Kim Jong-un led to a pledge of friendship through the generations. Xi said the two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the region and the world. Azam Khan has the details.

China says it "firmly opposes" the US blacklisting of Chinese companies. That's after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military. Here's Peter Koveos.

China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew nearly 17 percent year-on-year in May. As Raymond Yeung reports, the value of imports and exports remained above a key level.

Apple’s 37th annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC 26, is taking place at Apple Park Way, California until Friday. It serves as the company's main platform to announce new operating systems. A major focus this year is key advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly the development of an AI Siri upgrade. Our Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu spoke to Ben Tse.

A Somali football referee denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup, says he remains ‘positive’ - despite the heartbreak over what would’ve been an historic assignment. The 34-year-old has spoken to US media about his ordeal. Jamie Clarke has the details.