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

2026-05-12
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Now playing: China and US leaders to in-depth exchange of views
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China and US leaders to in-depth exchange of views  Listenfacebook
The leaders of China and the United States will have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning bilateral relations and world peace and development. That's according to the Foreign Ministry in Beijing, which announced Donald Trump's visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. Altis Wong has more.
Iran ceasefire on life support, says Trump  Listenfacebook
US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “on life support”, as he rejected Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal. The comments have fuelled concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict. Jamie Clarke reports.
Iran's nuclear stance remains red line for US  Listenfacebook
US President Donald Trump says the peace process with Iran is on life support, jeopardising hopes of ending the 10-week war. Trump was speaking after rejecting Iran's response to a US peace proposal, calling it 'a piece of garbage'. Our US correspondent Simon Marks told Peter Koveos that Iran's nuclear stance remains a red line for the US president, though the details of Tehran's response remains sketchy.
Number of ride-hailing permits mooted  Listenfacebook
The government says it would weigh public travel demand, user experience, road capacity and the broader public transport ecosystem when deciding how many ride-hailing permits will be issued. Hailey Yip reports.
Healthcare reform serving patients better: HA  Listenfacebook
The Hospital Authority has said that the SAR’s major public healthcare reform has achieved its goal of reallocating resources to better serve patients. As Janice Lo reports, the HA also outlined its future plans at its annual conference.
'Housing Society's new elderly care plan sustainable'  Listenfacebook
Lawmaker Dennis Leung says incorporating elderly-friendly designs into Housing Society projects is an effective use of resources. His remarks came after the society announced that it would no longer build standalone units under the Senior Citizen Residences Scheme. Wallis Wang reports.
'Huge opportunities' for GBA sustainable aviation fuel  Listenfacebook
The Chief Executive Officer of biofuel producer, EcoCeres, says opportunities in the Greater Bay Area for sustainable aviation fuel - or SAF - are huge. Hong Kong and the mainland are integrating their biofuel industries to meet de-carbonisation targets, including by building a production plant that uses cooking oil in Dongguan. EcoCeres CEO Matti Lievonen told RTHK's Backchat about the growth of this industry on the heels of them signing a memorandum of understanding with the Dongguan government.
Starmer vows bolder approach to regain support  Listenfacebook
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to be bolder to turn around Britain’s fortunes. He’s made an impassioned plea to both his Labour Party and voters, after one of the worst defeats for Labour in last week’s local elections. This amid continued calls by some party members for Starmer to step down. Jamie Carke has details.
China's producer prices for April hits 45-month high  Listenfacebook
China's producer prices surpassed expectations in April to hit a 45-month high. Consumer inflation also accelerated on higher ⁠global energy costs. Chloe Feng reports.
'Middle East conflict unlikely to end anytime soon'  Listenfacebook
Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, says the Middle East conflict has gone on for far too long. He told RTHK's Backchat programme why the war is unlikely to end anytime soon.
Schools urged to stop using Canvas amid hacks  Listenfacebook
At least two more local education institutions -- City University and Hong Kong Art School -- say they have been affected by a recent cyberattack on the academic system Canvas, raising to seven the number of institutions impacted. Education institutions have been urged to stop Canvas in the wake of the breach. Edmond Lai, the Hong Kong Productivity Council's chief digital officer, said platform users have a high chance of facing follow-up attacks. He spoke with Matthew Hung.
HK records 257 landslides in 2025  Listenfacebook
There were 257 landslide reports in the city last year, higher than the recent annual average of 200. The Civil Engineering and Development Department said while 24 landslides were considered large-scale, none resulted in casualties. Elvis Yu has the details.
China's Tianzhou-10 docks with Tiangong space station  Listenfacebook
China has launched the cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-10 to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station. The China Manned Space Agency said after less than five hours the cargo craft successfully docked with the Tianhe, the core module of the space station. The Shenzhou-21 astronauts onboard the Tiangong will transfer the payloads. Wallis Wang reports.
Passengers leave hantavirus ship in Tenerife  Listenfacebook
The last six passengers and some crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have left the ship on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Three new cases have been confirmed after positive test results -- one French, one US, and one Spanish national. Meanwhile, the cruise ship's captain has spoken for the first time since the outbreak. Jamie Clarke reports.
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin in early prison release  Listenfacebook
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released early from prison, and put on probation for the remaining four months of his term. As Marcus Lum reports, his supporters donned their signature red shirts to greet him.
Manhattan project turns Epstein files into books  Listenfacebook
A new installation in Manhattan has turned millions of pages of the Epstein files into thousands of bound books. Organisers say the physical archive is meant to show the scale of the documents released by the US Justice Department. Jamie Clarke has the details.
Australian truckers eye electric amid diesel drought  Listenfacebook
As global oil prices remain volatile, Australia's freight operators, which traditionally rely on diesel-thirsty trucks, are exploring a switch to new energy. Companies helping businesses make the switch say interest has spiked in recent months, but academics caution that many obstacles remain in the path to clean energy. Raymond Yeung reports.
Spurs still in relegation mire after Leeds draw  Listenfacebook
Tottenham Hotspur continue to stare down the barrel of relegation after a costly 1-1 draw against Leeds United at home. The draw leaves Spurs just two points clear of the drop, following West Ham's potentially season-defining loss to leaders Arsenal yesterday. Todd Harding has more.

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