Authorities are asking Greater Bay Airlines to submit a detailed report, after the carrier said it's cancelling flights and planning to suspend services between Hong Kong and Seoul. The Consumer Council says it's received two complaints regarding flight delays or changes as of yesterday, involving almost HK$8,000. The watchdog said it's reached out to the airline to follow up. Frank Yung with our top story.

An academic specialising in aviation transport says it's understandable for Greater Bay Airlines to start selling tickets before the new aircraft arrived, since the planes are a massive investment and must be fully utilised. Achim Czerny, a professor from the Polytechnic University's Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, also told Janice Lo the blunder is a lose-lose for both the airline and passengers.

Fanny Yeung, executive director of the Travel Industry Council, told Janice Lo that while such cancellations are rare, she doesn't believe it would have a major impact on Hong Kong's reputation.

A tourism expert says passengers may think twice in future before deciding whether to fly with Greater Bay Airlines. Haiyan Song, associate dean of the Polytechnic University's tourism management school, also said the budget airline has to work hard to bounce back from what he described as "a crisis". He spoke to Frank Yung.

Officials in Thailand have reiterated that the country remains "a safe destination for all international visitors", following reports of Hong Kong residents being lured to Southeast Asia for illegal work. As Frank Yung reports, Thai authorities stressed they have adopted a slew of measures to better protect tourists.

The Ombudsman has urged the Housing Authority and the Housing Society to conduct thorough land searches on public rental housing applicants. Jack Chan's recommendation is one of 31 proposals his office made following an investigation into government efforts to combat the abuse of public housing resources. Hailey Yip reports.

About 63,000 people are expected to pack the Kai Tak Sports Park tomorrow evening for its biggest test event yet. As Chloe Feng reports, motorists have been advised to avoid the area as traffic is likely to be heavy during the rush hour.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has urged countries to promote collaboration among public, private and philanthropic sectors to encourage private investments in green and transition projects. Elvis Yu reports.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says a set of guidelines will be introduced in the first quarter of this year, allowing public officers to better understand their responsibilities on safeguarding national security. Natale Ching reports.

The Director of Fire Services says fire service installation and equipment inspections at new buildings will be dealt with quicker, once a new office opens in March. Elvis Yu has the details.

The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health has called on the government to speed up a ban on flavoured tobacco products, saying they make it harder for smokers to quit. Between January and May last year, the council and the University of Hong Kong polled 5,600 people, of which 46 percent were smokers. They found that nearly half of smokers consume flavoured cigarettes. Around 40 percent of teenagers polled also admit they are moderately to severely addicted to the product. Last June, health officials announced plans to ban e-cigarettes, flavoured tobacco, and lighting up while in a queue. But there is no timeline for the legislation so far. The council's chairman, Henry Tong, spoke to Kelly Yu.

Beijing has vowed to defend China's national interests after US president Donald Trump said he was considering slapping a 10 percent duty on Chinese imports starting on February 1. The Foreign Ministry said there would be no winners in a trade or tariff war, and that the nation is firmly committed to safeguarding national interests. Mr Trump has also pledged to hit the European Union with tariffs from the same day. He said the EU and other countries had "troubling" trade surpluses with the United States. Azam Khan reports.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to release 33 hostages in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal that began on Sunday. But uncertainty over the release of the remaining 64 hostages has kept families in anguish. Viki Cohen's son remain in Hamas captivity. But she fears that any complications during negotiations on the next phase of the ceasefire could delay his return - as Jamie Clarke reports.

The United States, Australia, India and Japan have recommitted to working together. They made the pledge at the first meeting of the so-called "Quad" grouping's top diplomats, since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. As Daniel Lee reports, the talks were hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first day on the job.

At least 12 train passengers have been killed in western India after they panicked over a fire alert and jumped onto the tracks. At least six other people have been injured and taken to hospital. The accident occurred about 400 kilometres away from the country's financial capital of Mumbai. Jamie Clarke has more.

Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after rebel forces seized a town along a key supply route in the country's east. The fall of the strategic location has raised concerns that the rebels may advance towards the provincial capital, where aid groups have warned of worsening humanitarian conditions. Jamie Clarke reports.

From death and disease to a place where fortunes can be made ... an exhibition is delving into the history of Hong Kong's Happy Valley. Also on Broad Strokes this week, presented by Ben Tse and Jacqueline Guico, one artist is taking up residency for the next several years in a cavernous pit below West Kowloon's M-plus museum. What will he do with all that space?