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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

2026-08-24
Monday

Now playing: 足本 Full (HKT 06:30 - 08:00)
Selected audio segments:
'Wang Fuk buy-back offer deadline won't be extended'  Listenfacebook
The government says the deadline for owners of flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to accept an acquisition offer will not be pushed back any further. They've got about a week left to sign up for the deal. Elvis Yu reports.
Paul Chan unveils AI upskilling for Hong Kong  Listenfacebook
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says professional artificial intelligence courses for workers will be rolled out in November, as part of a HK$50-million initiative benefiting 50,000 people over two years. He said preparations must be made to enable young people to acquire these skills early on, so they can apply them in the workplace. Hailey Yip reports.
'Positive' tenders made for Kai Tak transit project  Listenfacebook
Transport chief Mable Chan says she's pleased with the submission of two tenders for a green mass-transit system in Kai Tak. As Elvis Yu tells us, she described it a positive outcome that met government expectations.
Taxi driver dies after being hit while checking tyre  Listenfacebook
A taxi driver has died after he was struck by a private car while inspecting a flat tyre in Tseung Kwan O. The private car driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. Hailey Yip reports.
'Daily cap will ease countryside overcrowding'  Listenfacebook
Lawmaker and Sai Kung district councillor Christine Fong says she believes the daily 2,000 cap under a real-name registration trial scheme for the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park will help tackle overcrowding during travel peaks. Last week, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced the first-come, first-served system that will come into force next month. Bookings for visits for the September 5th weekend open on the Klook platform at 11am on Monday. Officials say no-shows won't be penalised during the trial phase. But Fong told Janice Lo that the government could consider suspending visitors’ accounts temporarily if they do not show up twice in a month without any valid reasons.
M+ at Night set to light up Hong Kong  Listenfacebook
The "M+ at Night" series is making its return from next month, featuring some of the city's popular singers and bands. On three specially selected evenings, the museum will transform into a playground of live music performances, dance, storytelling, creative workshops and interactive programmes. To learn more about this year's programme, Marcus Lum spoke earlier with David Tsui, deputy director of museum operations at M+ Museum.
Property experts hail urban redevelopment efforts  Listenfacebook
Property experts have cheered the latest government attempt to speed up urban redevelopment. Last week, the Development Bureau launched the Bonus Plot Ratio Pilot Scheme, under which developers looking to redevelop ageing residential buildings in seven target districts can obtain an additional 20 percent premium-free gross floor area bonus. That's aimed at enhancing the financial viability of these renewal schemes. Hannah Jeong, executive director and head of valuation and advisory Services at CBRE Hong Kong, told Chloe Feng that the initiative would inject positive momentum into the city's urban redevelopment.
Hungary village helps kids cope with climate change  Listenfacebook
As much of Europe is facing a severe drought, a day camp in a Hungarian village is helping disadvantaged children cope with climate change, as extreme weather transforms their daily lives. Hailey Yip with that story.
Iran dismisses new US threat of sanctions  Listenfacebook
Iran has dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as a sign of desperation. The US has threatened the "toughest sanctions in history" but Iran's foreign minister says the expected new measures will fail to defeat Tehran. Jamie Clarke has more.
Iranian currency falls to record low against dollar  Listenfacebook
Iran's rial has reportedly fallen to a record low against the US dollar, nearly six months into the US-Iran conflict. Sean Kennedy reports.
Trade war will be devastating for Canada: Trump admin  Listenfacebook
The Trump administration has predicted that a US trade was would be "devastating" for Canada. Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Tensions escalated late on Friday when Canada walked away from negotiations. The US imposed 50 percent duties on Saturday on about US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Jamie Clarke reports.
Germany hosts rare finger-powered sport  Listenfacebook
In Germany, there is an unusual sport, where victory can hang by a single finger. Jamie Clarke has more.
Britain await return of Harry and Meghan  Listenfacebook
Britain is buzzing with the news that Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle will return to live in the United Kingdom after six years in the United States. The relationship between Harry and his royal relatives soured around the time the couple moved to the US and he remains largely estranged from his brother, heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine. Our European correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ben Tse that speculation is rife as to why the couple are returning to the UK.
Late penalty helps Liverpool salvage draw at Newcastle  Listenfacebook
Liverpool have kicked off their English Premier League season in dramatic fashion, drawing 2-2 with Newcastle United in a thrilling encounter at St James' Park. It was a different story for Manchester City, though, who were 2-1 winners over Bournemouth in what was new manager Enzo Maresca's first Premiership game in charge. Nazvi Careem has more.

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