Authorities are investigating the deaths of nine monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Eight of them died on Sunday and another one on Monday. The mammals section of the facility has been closed for disinfection and cleaning works, pending results of tests on the deceased animals. Anne Chan reports:

A registered veterinarian from the Chinese University's School of Biomedical Sciences says there were no signs of illness before the deaths of the nine monkeys and the possibility of the spread of infectious diseases is not high. Dr Florence Tang spoke to Vanessa Cheng:

There are calls for the chief executive to include in the Policy Address measures to improve youth upward mobility and tackle intergenerational poverty. As Kelly Yu tells us, officials have also been urged to fine-tune the government's Strive and Rise Programme:

As part of Hong Kong's efforts to attract talent, the DAB is calling on the government to set up a student visa for the children of those coming here. In this way, children on dependent visas would still be able to continue their studies in Hong Kong even if their parents were no longer here. It is among 12 suggestions by the party to better attract talent ahead of the Policy Address to be delivered by the chief executive on Wednesday. The DAB also says it will set up a talent-hub office to provide support to talent in need. Party advisor Starry Lee spoke to Janice Lo:

Police say they have smashed a fraud syndicate which allegedly made use of deepfake technology to persuade people to invest in cryptocurrency. Officers say 27 people were arrested and the total amount of losses exceeded HK$360 million. Vanessa Cheng reports:

A construction project at the University of Science and Technology is at the centre of a wage dispute. Dozens of builders working on the new student residences there are said to be owed two months' salaries, to the tune of HK$2 million. Kelly Yu reports:

The twin pandas born at Ocean Park in August are said to be doing fine. They are now two-months-old, with the older sister weighing 2.7 kilogrammes and her younger brother at 2.5 kilogrammes. The park says the pair's eyes have fully opened and they have started to develop their hearing. Howard Chuk, head of the park's zoological operations and conservation, told Vanessa Cheng that his team and panda mum Ying Ying were sharing the responsibility of taking care of the cubs:

China has completed military drills near Taiwan in what it says is a stern warning against the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces." Beijing says the exercises safeguard national sovereignty and unity. Tom McAlinden reports:

The head of the United Nations refugee agency says an unprecedented 123 million people are now displaced around the world by conflicts, persecution, poverty and climate change. Addressing more than 100 diplomats and ministers, Filippo Grandi warned that displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan could worsen and said tighter border measures were not the solution. Jamie Clarke reports:

Despite ongoing Israeli strikes on cities in Gaza, a second round of polio vaccinations for thousands of children has begun there. An Israeli attack on a hospital courtyard killed three people and wounded 40 others, after striking while displaced Palestinians slept. Jamie Clarke reports:

China's export growth slowed sharply last month while imports remained sluggish. Jacqueline Guico reports:

Chinese EV giant BYD has warned that the European Union’s proposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles will raise prices and deter buyers. The comments come as European and Chinese automakers go head-to-head at the Paris car show. Jamie Clarke reports:

The US Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has flown to Seattle to try to ease a Boeing machinists strike, as thousands of employees face layoffs. Sean Kennedy reports:

Office workers will soon be able to talk to colleagues using digital lookalikes in their Zoom workspace, thanks to a new feature announced by the video conferencing platform. To use this tool, users first have to create a digital clone by recording a video clip of their head, upper arms and shoulders. The AI-generated avatar can then read out pre-scripted messages, with a voice that mimics the user, complete with lip movements. The feature is set to launch in the first half of next year. While some believe it will save time and boost productivity, concerns have been raised about the tool being used with ulterior motives. Is there a way to strike a balance, and how might this shape the future of remote work? Kelly Yu and Raj Shroff find out in Tech Tuesday:

A Nasa spacecraft has blasted off from Florida on a quest to explore one of Jupiter’s moons. Scientists believe a deep, global ocean exists beneath Europa’s icy crust. And where there is water, there could be life, as Jamie Clarke reports:

In football, Hong Kong is gearing up to face Cambodia in an international friendly, scheduled for Tuesday night at the Hong Kong Stadium. The match-up comes after the team suffered a narrow 1-nil defeat to Liechtenstein last Thursday, with coach Ashley Westwood looking to bounce back after facing criticism over his line-up and coaching decisions. RTHK's Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has a preview of Tuesday's match:

A participant of the annual Hong Kong Cyclothon on Sunday has caused a stir on social media after he was seen completing the 50-kilometre course on a rental bike. Someone quipped on Facebook: "A real rider does not need top equipment." Vanessa Cheng reports:

Ahead of the chief executive's Policy Address on Wednesday, there have been calls to reduce the 100 percent tax that is levied on spirits with an alcohol content of at least 30 percent. Scrapping duties for wine in 2008 helped turn Hong Kong into a regional trading and distribution hub for the beverage. So the drinks trade has high hopes that a tax reduction could do something similar for strong liquor, as well as give a much needed boost to local bars by allowing them to serve cheaper drinks. Some mixologists are already thinking outside the box to offer something new to bar-hoppers. They have turned to Baijiu - the fiery and powerful Chinese liquor which is usually drank straight - using them in cocktails tailored for younger bargoers. As Frank Yung reports, Baijiu makers are hoping Hong Kong could be a launchpad for the drink - known as the 'national spirit' - to go global: