The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is set to smash attendance records, according to organisers. More than 43,000 tickets have already been sold for the mega event which will be held for the first time at the Kai Tak Stadium this weekend. Hailey Yip with this report:

Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries will thrive under the city's unique east-meets-west and inclusive environment. That's according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan, who says the government will continue to lure creative firms from overseas. Charlie Chun reports:

Unionists have called on the government to protect the rights of local workers and review its Labour Importation Scheme based on the employment situation in each industry. The scheme was rolled out in 2023 to address manpower shortages in various sectors, such as construction, retail, and the catering industry. More than 50,000 foreign workers have entered the city through the scheme so far. The Federation of Trade Unions, or FTU, says it received complaints from local workers on being underemployed or laid-off. Here's FTU lawmaker Kingsley Wong:

Nearly 400,000 people have signed up for an organ donation register, representing an all-time high. But as Hailey Yip reports, many patients continue to wait for life-saving transplants, promoting calls for more registrations.

The Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank has begun serving premature or critically-ill newborns across the city, just two months after it came into operation in January. Kelly Yu reports:

The head of the Science Park called for a balanced approach in technological development. Albert Wong believes that while research and development is important, the results must also be applied in practical and real-world settings. Hailey Yip reports:

Customs say they have arrested a passenger at the airport for allegedly smuggling cannabis buds into Hong Kong. Here's Charlie Chun:

Premier Li Qiang has told a gathering of business executives in Beijing that China will adhere to the correct direction of economic globalisation, practise true multilateralism and strive to be a force for stability and certainty. Kelly Yu reports:

The two-day China Development Forum brings together more than 100 representatives from major international organisations, multinational corporations, and research institutions. Prominent attendees included Apple CEO Tim Cook and the chairman of Siemens. Michael Nelson is CEO of marketing firm Amway:

The director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has praised the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for its work in the SAR. Xia Baolong made the remark last week in Beijing during a meeting with representatives from the chamber. He also vowed to maintain the city's unique status and advantages. EuroCham chairman Inaki Amate said the most important takeaway from the meeting was the central government's commitment to the long-term stability and prosperity of the city:

The new Canadian prime minister has called a snap election for April 28th. Mark Carney, a former two-time central banker, captured the Liberal leadership two weeks ago by persuading party members he was the best person to tackle US President Donald Trump and push back against his tariff war. He now has five weeks to convince Canadians that he's the man for the job. Jamie Clarke reports:

A Turkish court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul - a key rival to the country's president - and ordered he be jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. The mayor was detained last week following a raid on his home. That sparked the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade. His imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender for the next presidential race in 2028. The arrest came as more than 1.5 million members of Turkey's opposition party began holding a primary presidential election to endorse the mayor. Jamie Clarke reports:

Ukraine's defence minister has described the latest round of talks between US and Ukrainian officials as productive and focused. The talks in Saudi Arabia are part of a diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end the Ukraine-Russia war. Posting on his social media, Rustem Umerov said discussions addressed key points, including energy. He also said Ukraine was working to make its goal of a just and lasting peace a reality. Later, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky stressed the constructive nature of the talks:

Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia. The 88-year-old also made his first public appearance since February 14, in what became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy. In the moments before his appearance, crowds of hundreds in the streets below called out for him. Jamie Clarke reports:

Want to see vampires travelling through time and space? Local art space Para Site is turning the Art Basel's film section into a sci-fi wonderland. Breaking from tradition, Art Basel has handed over the film programming reins to Para Site - marking the first time an organisation has curated the sector rather than an individual. The art centre's executive director Billy Tang wants to bring new perspectives to the city's largest international art fair. He spoke to Kelly Yu about the specially curated project: