

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Ben Tse and Todd Harding2026-07-07
Tuesday
Now playing: 125 nabbed over alleged triad lunchbox racket
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125 nabbed over alleged triad lunchbox racket
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Police says they have arrested 125 people over suspicions that a triad syndicate used intimidation, arson, criminal damage and other violent means to corner the lunch box business at building sites. Hailey Yip reports:
'William Wong incident will inform Legco conduct review'
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Legislative Council President Starry Lee has said that the case involving former lawmaker William Wong will serve as a significant precedent when Legco's code of conduct is next reviewed. Wong resigned from Legco last Friday, following his arrest earlier in the week on suspicion of drink-driving. Hailey Yip reports:
IB scholars seek, achieve perfection
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At least 63 students from 15 local secondary schools have secured top marks in the International Baccalaureate programme this year. The Victoria Shanghai Academy boasted the highest number of perfect scorers, while the English Schools Foundation had a combined 27 students who achieved the best possible result across its seven schools. Chloe Feng reports:
China tests submarine-launched ballistic missile
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China has conducted the test launch of a strategic missile by a submarine. Beijing says the test complied with international practice and was not directed at any specific target or country. Natale Ching reports:
PLA warships depart amid fanfare
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Two vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy left Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day visit. As Janice Lo reports, officers on board the vessels left students with a memorable impression:
Northern Metropolis university town tenders to be launched shortly
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Education chief Christine Choi has announced that tenders for three campus sites in the first of three university town areas designated for the Northern Metropolis will be launched within two months. Elvis Yu reports:
'Discounts, other perks could increase appeal of Northern Metropolis sites'
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A member of the Advisory Committee on the Northern Metropolis says the government could fine-tune tender terms for sites in the mega project to make them more appealing. This comes after two bids were received for the Hung Shui Kiu pilot area – the first of three pilot areas in the Northern Metropolis to undergo a tender. Here's Elvis Yu:
Unauthorised shrimp farm built on Northern Metropolis wetland
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The government says it's found unauthorised structures at a site that's been earmarked for wetland conservation in the Northern Metropolis. Officials said they've issued a deadline for the occupants to leave the area. It comes after non-profit organisation Greenpeace said it's found that more than nine hectares of "fishpond wetlands" in the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park had been converted into an industrial aquaculture shrimp farm. Campaigner Wong Suet-mei told Belle Yip that these operations could lead to wetland loss and environmental degradation:
Sixteen-year delay in handling medical complaint 'not ideal'
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Medical sector lawmaker David Lam says it was far from ideal that it took the Medical Council 16 years to handle a complaint. His comments come after the medical watchdog found a paediatrician guilty of professional misconduct over an incident in 2009. Wallis Wang has the details:
Fifa defends Balogun World Cup reprieve
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The fallout at the World Cup over Fifa's controversial red card U-turn for the United States continues. Fifa's president has been forced to defend world football’s disciplinary process in the face of growing criticism that's spreading across football and politics. Here's Jamie Clarke:
Russia, Ukraine trade strikes ahead of Nato summit
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Russia and Ukraine have been trading drone strikes, ahead of what’s seen as a crucial Nato summit starting on Tuesday. Ukraine’s president is expected to hold talks with his US counterpart at talks between members of the Atlantic alliance, amid calls for reinforcements. Jamie Clarke reports:









