Latest official data shows that Hong Kong's economy expanded by a "robust" 5.2 percent in the third quarter. A government spokesman attributed the growth to higher exports, and solid domestic demand. Hailey Yip has more.

A local economist says Hong Kong’s third-quarter GDP performance has lifted business sentiment. But he said recovery remains uneven, and will take time to broaden. Ho Lok-sang, adjunct professor at the Education University of Hong Kong, said the clearest sign of recovery is in prime office space. He told Hailey Yip that he's more upbeat on the outlook for the rest of the year.

Hong Kong has dominated the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with five of the city’s institutions placing in the top 10. The University of Hong Kong retained the top spot, while City University of Hong Kong rose to fourth and the Chinese University of Hong Kong climbed to fifth. City University and Chinese University had tied for seventh a year earlier. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology shared ninth place. Nazvi Careem with more.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong is ambitious about helping to create "enterprises of tomorrow". As Elvis Yu reports, he was emphasising the pivotal role the Northern Metropolis will play in realising this vision.

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong can offer certainty, clarity and confidence to global investors, at a time when structural forces are rewriting the rules of global finance. His remarks were made at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit. The event, in Central, has brought together about 280 of the sector's leaders from around the world. As Wallis Wang reports, participants also heard Vice Premier He Lifeng pledging full support for Hong Kong.

The Transport Department has said a software update had triggered a citywide malfunction of Hong Kong’s parking meter system. Hailey Yip reports.

A group advocating for food allergy inclusivity, has called on restaurants to offer more allergy-friendly options, to attract more visitors to the city. This came after 'Safe Bite Hong Kong' found that about 24 percent of the 220 tourists it polled in July, suffered from a food allergy, intolerance, or coeliac disease. A majority of them faced difficulties during their stay. Doctor Agnes Leung, vice president of the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy, which jointly conducted the survey, spoke to Janice Lo.

The security minister says an inter-departmental task force on combating bid-rigging in building maintenance and renovation projects, will pro-actively look for clues to prevent such activities. This comes as the authorities vowed to step-up crackdowns on bid-rigging, following the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire. Wallis Wang reports.

The State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong government. Xinhua News Agency said the move was made on Monday. Lucy Wang reports

Transport chief Mable Chan says a new service has been launched to streamline international travel via Hong Kong. It would benefit mainland passengers departing from regional airports. Elvis Yu has the story.

The M+ Museum is inviting members of the public to its fifth anniversary celebrations. Admission will be free for designated exhibitions on Sunday. There will also be a series of performances, film screenings, and creative activities. Lucy Wang spoke to Doryun Chong, the museum's Artistic Director and Chief Curator.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong says its pilot programme that helps prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, has improved the cognitive function among participants. The programme -- which will be launched in a few months’ time -- used AI-powered retinal imaging technology to identify people who may be at risk of developing the disease, and offered them tailor-made recommendations on brain-health management. Vincent Mok, co-director of the scheme, told Janice Lo that it will also help with the SAR's ageing population.

Patrick Stewart, a renowned actor best known for his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, passed away at the age of 86 last week. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, veteran film writer and critic Elizabeth Kerr discussed his background in Shakespearean and British theatre, his outstanding traits, and his lasting impact on acting and entertainment.

King Charles has called the transatlantic slave trade “a monstrous injustice”. His remarks came at the opening of a Commonwealth summit, in which the British prime minister is holding talks about apologising for Britain’s role in slavery. Jamie Clarke has more.

US voters have been heading to the polls in midterm elections seen as a nationwide referendum on Donald Trump. The vote could see the Democratic party wrest control of Congress from Trump’s Republican Party, and impose major restraints on the remaining two years of his presidency. The battle for control of the Senate remains uncertain. Jamie Clarke reports.

As US voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections, President Donald Trump confirmed launching new strikes on the Islamic Republic. The American midterms have been dominated by public dissatisfaction with the war and the inflation it has brought. Iran’s president has urged against a return to the conflict. Jamie Clarke again.

Manchester United staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, ending a winless run across all competitions that spanned nine matches. Nazvi Careem has more.