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Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong Today
Description:
RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
Presenter:
Ben Tse and Todd Harding

2026-08-11
Tuesday

Now playing: HK braces for more hot days with Dolphin fuelling heat
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HK braces for more hot days with Dolphin fuelling heat  Listenfacebook
Hong Kong is set to endure more record-breaking heat, with the Observatory registering temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius in several districts on Monday -- and a blistering 39.3 degrees in Sheung Shui, in the northern New Territories. Fuelling these scorching conditions is Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, which is tracking across eastern China. Hailey Yip reports.
Dolphin weakens as it moves inland  Listenfacebook
Typhoon Dolphin has weakened as it moves inland along the country's east coast. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, and hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated amid warnings of possible floods. Marcus Lum reports.
73pc of HK workers have adopted AI at work: HKUST  Listenfacebook
More than 70 percent of workers in Hong Kong have adopted artificial intelligence at work -- significantly higher than the global average of 31 percent. This was found in a survey conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology between March and April. Around 73 percent of the roughly 3,700 people polled used AI regularly. Professor Tam Kar-Yan is Vice-President for Administration and Business, as well as Chair Professor of Information Systems, business statistics and operations management. He spoke to Belle Yip about the main findings.
Police arrest eight over HK$6.2m dating scam operation  Listenfacebook
Police have arrested eight people on suspicion of operating compensated dating scams totalling HK$6.2 million. As Sophie Hui reports, there were 80 cases over the past two years, officers said
Lawmaker urges thorough research in wake of investment scams  Listenfacebook
Lawmaker Johnny Ng has urged people to conduct their own thorough research before putting their money into any investment product. His advice comes after the recent crackdown on a syndicate that allegedly scammed more than 200 people of nearly HK$100 million. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Ng stressed that residents must be alert about investment projects that use cryptocurrency and promise high returns.
Demand means graduates earning more in certain sectors  Listenfacebook
University graduates are earning more in certain sectors because demand is increasing amid a smaller pool of talent, according to a recruitment expert. Jobs in the fields of artificial intelligence, science, technology and engineering are crying out for skilled staff. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, John Mullally, Managing Director of headhunting agency Robert Walters Hong Kong, suggested that students should focus on developing skills that AI and machines cannot replicate.
Lawmaker wants 'actual feeling' in heat warning systems  Listenfacebook
Unionist lawmaker Lam Chun-sing says the current heat stress work warning system places too much weight on scientific metrics such as humidity and wind speed. He urged the authorities to factor in what he described as the "actual feeling" of heat endured by outdoor workers when conducting their review. Lam noted that workers are exposed not only to direct sunlight but also to heat from traffic and machinery emissions. The call comes after the lowest-level amber warning was in force on Sunday, even as the city sweltered through its hottest day on record. Lam spoke to Hailey Yip.
Israel and US at odds over Gaza plan  Listenfacebook
A Board of Peace official has said US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is still operative and discussions with Israel are continuing ... even after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly said that he opposed the Washington-led Gaza plan. Our US correspondent Simon Marks tells Ben Tse that an end to the stalemate is a long way off.
Strong investor demand as Unitree branches out in IPO  Listenfacebook
Mainland robot maker Unitree Robotics has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's sci-tech innovation board, or Star Market. This follows a preliminary offline price inquiry that indicated strong investor demand. Marcus Lum reports.
Many dead after powerful earthquake hits Colombia   Listenfacebook
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has left at least 111 people dead, and toppled dozens of buildings. At least 87 people are injured while many are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Sean Kennedy reports.
Trump wants Iran to pay compensation  Listenfacebook
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation for the people he said it had killed in wars, attacks and protests. Trump's proposal, which has not been ⁠raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions. This are largely in line with the terms of a preliminary peace deal signed in June, which has since broken down. Sean Kennedy reports.
Bezos part of consortium eyeing Liverpool stake  Listenfacebook
A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to agreeing on a deal to acquire a one-third stake in English Premier League club Liverpool. As Nazvi Careem tells us, a deal could be announced as early as this week.

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