Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong’s first five-year plan offers long-term prospects for British companies, investors and institutions. As Hailey Yip reports, he also pointed out that it reinforces the city’s role as a bridge between China and the world.

Construction of the MTR's Northern Link is now fully underway, after ExCo yesterday signed off on financial arrangements for Part Two of the project. With commissioning expected by 2034, the link will serve the Northern Metropolis, join the East Rail to the Tuen Ma Line, and connect to the Greater Bay Area via a spur to Huanggang Port. Nazvi Careem reports.

The Tourism Board says the upcoming Hong Kong Winterfest will be the biggest ever, featuring three Winter Wonderlands in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay and the New Year's Eve fireworks display. The "Symphony of Lights" multimedia light show, which has been a nightly fixture across Victoria Harbour for two decades, will be performed one last time next Wednesday. Similar spectacles, with refreshed elements, will be gradually rolled out next year. Aaron Tam has more.

A lift-safety adviser has called for improvements to the city's three-tier inspection process. This comes after 720 lifts across Hong Kong were found to be missing fire-resistant door-frame components. Hailey Yip reports.

A minibus driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, after a rapid oral fluid test indicated that he'd taken methamphetamine before driving his bus. Marcus Lum has the story.

Global leaders across various fields will gather in Hong Kong ahead of the Apec leaders' summit in Shenzhen, to discuss how Sino-US relations can be reshaped in search of long-term stability and cooperation. The annual US-China Hong Kong Forum will be held between November 15 and 17. James Chau, president of the organiser, the China-United States Exchange Foundation, said the group hopes to pay tribute to the founding chairman and former chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, by setting the theme of the forum as “tomorrow will be better than today”. He spoke to Janice Lo.

A senior official at one of the world's busiest container terminals, says Hong Kong still has much to offer, as the nation forges closer ties with the world. Raymond Yeung has details.

An infectious diseases expert has urged priority groups, such as the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, to receive updated Covid-19 vaccines to stay protected. The call came as the Hong Kong Doctors Union warned that the city’s Covid booster programme is losing momentum. It cited a low uptake among older adults and high-risk groups, and limited access to vaccines in the community. Ivan Hung, head of infectious diseases and vaccinology at the University of Hong Kong's Department of Medicine, told Hailey Yip that Covid should not be taken lightly.

China's trade surplus has exceeded US$1 trillion for the second year in a row. Official data showed the nation's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of this year, while imports posted robust gains. Raymond Yeung reports.

An environmentalist has welcomed a scheme that allows fishing vessels to take passengers to sea and offer fishing trips. Yau Wing-kwong, founder and chief executive officer of the Environmental Association, was on RTHK's Backchat programme to speak about the benefits of the initiative launched by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. He said the progarmme provides fishermen with extra income while promoting environmental education.

Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is celebrated by South Asian communities across Hong Kong throughout the week. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Yau Tsim Mong District Councillor Aruna Gurung discussed the traditional foods enjoyed, as well as the events and activities taking place this year.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has denounced a push to impeach him as a “farce.” The House of Representative has a procedural vote scheduled that will test support for the impeachment. The impeachment effort failed. Jamie Clarke reports.

A first day of US-led talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended with Washington calling for a “new” security framework. This was the first meeting between the warring sides since February. Jamie Clarke again.

The former Malaysian prime minister, Najib Razak, has arrived home, to start serving the rest of his jail sentence for corruption under house-arrest. That's after the attorney-general disputed an earlier directive. Azam Khan reports.