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Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Samantha Butler and Ben Tse2024-07-25
Thursday
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Sole bid rejected for land to build subsidised homes
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There are fresh concerns about the housing market after the government rejected the sole bid for a site that was put up for public tender to allow developers to build subsidised homes. The bid for the residential plot in Chai Wan failed to meet the reserve price. It was to be a new approach for the government to allow private developers into the subsidised housing market. Anne Chan reports:
Failed tender highlights fragility of housing market
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A property analyst says the government needs to fine tune its scheme aimed at encouraging private developers to build subsidised flats. Nicholas Brooke, chairman of Professional Property Services Group, says he is not surprised the first public land tender under the scheme failed given restrictions around the plot, such as requiring developers to keep unsold flats. Describing current market conditions as "frail", Brooke suggested developers be allowed to sell around half of units they build under the scheme in the private market. He told Samantha Butler authorities should treat this first land tender as a "test":
Festival aims to raise profile of HK brands on the mainland
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Details of the first Hong Kong Shopping Festival have been unveiled. The event - organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - is aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises expand their reach into the mainland market. Georgina Lee reports:
SMEs can get a boost with 'livestreaming sales'
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The Trade Development Council says SMEs need to learn how to use Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to get more exposure for their products. The council's Assistant Executive Director, Stephen Liang spoke to Georgina Lee:
Hollywood video effects studio partners with Science Park
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The government has hailed a new partnership between the Science Park and Oscar-winning visual effects production company, Digital Domain, as a "significant milestone in digital entertainment". As Elvis Yu reports, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry said it would give the SAR's creative sector a huge boost:
Third Side calls for spending vouchers for youth
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In its suggestions for the upcoming policy address, the Third Side party says the government should introduce new ways to provide young people with more opportunities to develop in Hong Kong. Charlie Chun reports:
Lawmaker alliance wants green focus in Policy Address
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Lawmaker alliance C15+ has urged the government to focus on developing carbon neutrality. Lawmakers under the group submitted dozens of suggestions regarding the upcoming Policy Address to Chief Executive John Lee. Lawmaker Chan Siu-hung told Anne Chan that the government should work with Greater Bay Area cities to reduce carbon emissions:
Police probe murder, arson, attempted suicide case
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Police say they are investigating a murder, arson and attempted suicide case in Central in which a woman died. Priscilla Ng reports:
Teens arrested; suspected explosives found
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Four teenagers have been arrested after suspicious chemicals and weapons were found on a hillside near a vocational school in Kwun Tong. Elvis Yu reports:
Better social care support needed for elderly EM
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The Hong Kong Christian Service says social care services need to be made more accessible to ethnic minority elders. Service head, Viola Tsang, said not only was there a language barrier that prevented such people from seeking help, some of the ethnic minority elderly were illiterate, and not able to understand information printed in their language. She told Natasha Ho more about the barriers they faced and what the social welfare authorities could do to help:
Ukraine tells China, Russia not ready for talks
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and the healthy and steady development of China-Ukraine relations. He made the remarks when holding talks with visiting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Guangzhou. Tony Sabine reports:
Chinese ambassador hails cooperation with Paris
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China's ambassador to France says the Paris Olympics will further boost sports and cultural cooperation between the two countries. Lu Shaye says China and France can leverage the Games, and work together in sharing sports resources and training young athletes. Kelly Yu reports from Paris:
Super Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan
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The Hong Kong Observatory says it will consider issuing the Standby Signal No. 1 as Taiwan is hit by the strongest storm in eight years. Super Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in northeastern Taiwan, after killing at least 13 people in the Philippines. Vanessa Cheng reports:
Monday was world's hottest day after Sunday's record
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Large parts of Europe, Asia and North America have been suffering blistering temperatures. The EU's climate monitor said the Earth had a second-straight day of record-breaking heat on Monday, which was hotter than the record that had been set just on Sunday. Vanessa Cheng reports:
More than 200 die in Ethiopian landslides
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The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has jumped to 229 and could rise further as the search for survivors and casualties continued into a second day. Landslides are common during Ethiopia's rainy reason, which started in July and is expected to last until mid-September. Raymond Yeung reports:
Pilot only survivor of plane crash in Nepal
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A plane has crashed during take-off in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 of the 19 people on board. The sole survivor - the pilot - was rescued from the flaming wreckage. Janice Lo reports:
Alarm after traces of polio found in Gaza sewage samples
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The World Health Organisation has voiced alarm at the prospect of polio outbreaks and other diseases in Gaza, amid an already crippling health crisis. This comes after traces of the virus turned up in sewage samples in the war-torn region. Jacqueline Guico reports:
Fresh allegations hit Australia's greyhound sport
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Greyhound racing is a popular pastime in Australia, but with it come allegations of abuse. In 2015, the multi-billion dollar industry vowed it would clean up its act after it was found that thousands of dogs were dying needlessly. Now, the former head vet for Greyhound Racing New South Wales has handed over his role and has left the industry reeling with fresh allegations. Annemarie Evans spoke to RTHK's Australia correspondent Luke Hunt about the state of greyhound racing in the country:
M+ marks birthday of man behind HSBC logo
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Most people in Hong Kong would likely recognise the HSBC logo, but how many people know who created it? This week on Broad Strokes, presented by Ben Tse and Jacqueline Guico, they find out more about the so-called Father of Hong Kong Graphic Design, as well as meet up with a local hardcore punk band and their pummelling new record: