The chief of China's top science academy has called for closer regional collaboration within the Greater Bay Area to push for industrial upgrading and high-quality development. Meanwhile, another Beijing official said now is the best time for Hong Kong to go all-out on economic growth, and seize opportunities presented by the country's 15th Five-Year Plan. Wendy Wong has the details.

The chief executive, meanwhile, says the 15th Five-Year Plan offers a clear course for Hong Kong's development. John Lee was speaking at the seminar to promote the spirit of the fourth plenary session. Janice Lo reports.

Both exports and imports again saw double-digit increases in October. As Frank Yung tells us, the government expects overall external trade to continue to grow in the near term.

Security chief Chris Tang says a government plan to ban two groups accused of subverting state power from operating in Hong Kong is necessary to safeguard national security. Altis Wong reports.

National security police say they have arrested two people in Kwai Chung on suspicion of posting seditious content online and funding activities endangering national security, along with other offences. Elvis Yu reports.

The dean of science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology -- which was recently selected to run Hong Kong's third medical school -- has said the institution will incorporate cutting-edge tech when coming up with its new curriculum. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Wong Yung-hou, who's also the vice-chairman of the planning committee for the new medical school, told Ada Wong and Azam Khan what that curriculum would look like:

The Legislative Council elections will take place on December 7, and candidates across Hong Kong are campaigning hard as polling day approaches. RTHK English News reached out to candidates of all 10 geographical constituencies, and asked them to briefly present their election platforms. We continue our coverage in the New Territories South East where five candidates are running. Let's find out what they have to say.

The head of the Hong Kong Palace Museum says opening hours have been extended for the "Ancient Egypt Unveiled" exhibition to better manage crowds. The museum had to suspend ticket sales at the gate twice last weekend because of the exhibition's popularity. At one point on Saturday afternoon, visitors had to wait an hour and a half. Speaking to Ada Wong on RTHK's Backchat Programme, the museum's director Louis Ng explained what caused the disruptions:

President Xi Jinping has pledged to improve ties with Tonga and expand cooperation on a wide range of issues. This came as he met the king of the South Pacific island nation. Francis Punia reports.

Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly strikes on each other's territory as talks on a peace plan continue. Moscow launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital, killing at least seven people, while a Ukrainian attack on southern Russia killed three. The strikes follow talks on Sunday between Ukraine and the United States in Geneva, as both sides sought to end the war. Jamie Clarke reports:

Thailand is sending an aircraft carrier to help with rescue and relief operations in the south of the country where floods have killed at least 13 people. Floods triggered by heavy rain have also hit neighbouring Malaysia where thousands of people were forced to evacuate. Francis Punia has the details:

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of launching deadly airstrikes, raising tensions between the two neighbours. Azam Khan has the details.

The Shenzhou-22 spaceship has successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, just hours after its launch. According to China's space agency, the unmanned vessel carried medical supplies, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. It also brought devices to mend the cracked window of the Shenzhou 20 spaceship, which experienced a suspected impact from space debris. Wendy Wong reports.

In football, Chelsea came out 3-0 winners against Catalan giants Barcelona in their Champions League showdown. The win gives the English side their third victory in their first five games in Europe, and a fighting chance of automatic qualification to the last 16. Todd Harding has more:

A vehicle used by the late Pope Francis has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for use in Gaza. The initiative was blessed by Francis before he died in April. It was entrusted to the Catholic organisation Caritas, which oversaw the project to convert the vehicle unveiled on Tuesday - as Jamie Clarke reports: