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Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong Today
Description:
RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
Presenter:
Ben Tse and Todd Harding

2026-09-22
Tuesday

Now playing: 足本 Full (HKT 06:30 - 08:00)
Selected audio segments:
AFCD to step up threat assessments on feral dogs   Listenfacebook
The government says the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will explore further ways to strengthen control over feral dogs to ensure public safety. On Saturday night a 27-year old woman who was cycling home, died after being chased and attacked by three stray dogs in Yuen Long. It was the second canine-related death in just under a month. Chloe Feng reports.
'Two dogs linked to fatal attack are microchipped'  Listenfacebook
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says two of the three stray dogs captured in Yuen Long in connection with the case, have microchips. The department says officers are trying to contact the owners, and may prosecute them if there is sufficient evidence. Yuen Long district councillor Allan Wong, meanwhile, told Janice Lo that he believes the fatal incident was an isolated case. He said owners who abandon their pets should be held legally liable.
Lawmaker wants govt to regulate feeding of dogs  Listenfacebook
Roundtable lawmaker Mark Chong, meanwhile, told Janice Lo that the government should regulate the feeding of stray dogs in the wake of a fatal attack on a woman.
Sports, culture key to HK's global status: chambers  Listenfacebook
Leading foreign business chambers are calling on Hong Kong to embrace its creative and sporting industries, as a cornerstone of its first five-year plan. They say mega events are key to maintaining Hong Kong's status as Asia's World City. Hailey Yip reports.
Top chambers' heads back Hong Kong's five-year plan  Listenfacebook
The heads of three major international business chambers in Hong Kong, have thrown their support behind the city's inaugural five-year plan. They described it as a powerful signal of "certainty", that will encourage long-term investment, and shape the future of the Northern Metropolis. Hailey Yip reports.
RCEP establishes accession working group for HK  Listenfacebook
The government has welcomed a decision by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to commence the accession process for Hong Kong. Priscilla Ng reports.
HK set to unveil Green Energy Corridor partner city  Listenfacebook
The government is set to make use of a maritime conference in November, to announce its mainland partner for Hong Kong's first "Green Energy Corridor". The SAR is aiming to establish five green shipping and energy corridors by 2030, under its five-year plan and the Policy Address unveiled last week. Janice Lo reports.
Special offers being rolled out for National Day  Listenfacebook
More than 2,000 restaurants and merchants will offer discounts and freebies on October the first. They're part of a rich array of special offers covering public transport, culture, arts and leisure, to be rolled out to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Janice Lo reports.
Hong Kong marks world Alzheimer's Day  Listenfacebook
The world marked Alzheimer's Day on Monday to raise awareness of the condition. David Dai, Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association, said Alzheimer's is a common cause of dementia. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, he also addressed the challenges faced by patients.
Beijing 'seeks strategic stability with US in Xi trip'  Listenfacebook
President Xi Jinping is to pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday until Friday. The Foreign Ministry says it's at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. Ahead of their summit, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has proposed a new notification mechanism with Beijing for artificial intelligence incidents. The issue was raised during trade talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng. Chloe Feng reports.
US media outlets sue over White House press ban  Listenfacebook
Three US media outlets have sued the Trump administration after being barred from the White House, while in protest at Donald Trump’s ban, major American TV networks have effectively boycotted coverage of the US president. Jamie Clarke has the details.
Houthis push to take strategic mountains in Yemen  Listenfacebook
Houthi fighters are pushing to seize strategic heights in Yemen, in order to cut off the Red Sea coast from areas still held by forces backed by Saudi Arabia. That’s after reports that the White House had called off US strikes on the group at the last minute. The civil war in Yemen has seen hundreds killed and tens of thousands displaced - Jamie Clarke has more.
Two women appear in court over South Africa killing  Listenfacebook
Two South African women have appeared in court over the killing of a woman near Johannesburg - one of nine women found dead in a neighbourhood east of the city. The series of murders have sparked alarm and anger across the country, as Jamie Clarke reports.
Haughey and Sham strike gold for Hong Kong, China  Listenfacebook
Hong Kong, China's Siobhan Haughey has successfully defended her Asian Games 200 metres freestyle title with a dominant victory in Nagoya on Monday. It was one of two gold medals for Hong Kong on the day, with Lydia Sham emerging triumphant in wushu's women's Changquan event. Raymond Yeung has more.

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