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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Lo and Tse Ben2026-04-21
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Now playing: 'Smooth start' as Wang Fuk residents return home
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'Smooth start' as Wang Fuk residents return home
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Emotions ran high as the first batch of displaced Wang Fuk Court residents returned home on Monday to collect what's left of their belongings. The inferno at the Tai Po complex killed 168 people last November. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk said 264 people made the trip back to their former abodes on the first day. He described the operation as orderly and largely seamless. Hailey Yip reports.
Witness questions legitimacy of Wang Fuk document
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The inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court inferno has heard that a member of two separate Owners' Corporation management committees had raised questions on whether a report on estimated project fees was genuine or not. Damon Pang has details.
Pfizer eyes GBA market under govt's Oases programme
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International bio-pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, said that it is hoping to further tap into the Greater Bay Area market. This after the government unveiled the sixth batch of strategic enterprises wishing to establish or expand their presence in Hong Kong in its Oases programme, with biotech firm Amgen also among the participating companies. Peggy Fung, Pfizer's general manager for Hong Kong and Macao, spoke to Chloe Feng.
Aviation startup targets Northern Metropolis expansion
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AutoFlight, a Chinese aviation startup backed by battery giant Catl, says that it is eyeing to expand into Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis. Senior vice president Kellen Xie added that the firm hopes to boost air connectivity between the SAR and the Greater Bay Area by using their electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOLs. He spoke to Chloe Feng.
Airport bosses gauge global interest on yacht bay plan
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The Airport Authority says it is engaging hotel operators from all over the world to share their thoughts on a marina development project next to Hong Kong's airport. Frank Yung has the details.
HK gears up for Labour Day Golden Week crowds
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Authorities are rolling out extensive crowd control measures, enhanced transport services and stepped-up enforcement against unfair trade practices to ensure a smooth experience for visitors ahead of the mainland's five-day Labour Day Golden Week. Hailey Yip reports.
Flood defences get smart drainage map, cleaning robots
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The Drainage Services Department has unveiled a series of technological innovations to bolster the city’s flood resilience, including a newly developed "Smart Drainage Map" platform and a fleet of remotely operated cleaning robots designed to tackle clogged channels and narrow pipes. Hailey Yip has the report.
Record overseas buyers for Canton Fair phase one
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There's been a record number of overseas buyers at the first phase of the China Import and Export Fair. The event, popularly known as the Canton Fair, is seen as a barometer of China's foreign trade. Marcus Lum reports.
Crowds flock to Hainan's coconut tree climbing contest
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A coconut tree climbing race has drawn huge crowds during a traditional ethnic sports competition held in Dongfang city in Hainan. Melissa Gecolea reports.
Palestinians killed in Israeli on Gaza
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Israeli strikes have killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip. Witnesses have described seeing fighters from Hamas clash with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia. Jamie Clarke reports.
Starmer denies misleading parliament on Mandelson
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The British prime minister has denied misleading parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson to a coveted post in government. He's accused officials of deliberately hiding information that the Labour politician had been denied security clearance. Jamie Clarke reports.
Returning Khartoum residents deal with unexploded bombs
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More than 1.8 million people have returned to Sudan's capital, Khartoum, since the army recaptured it last year, amid the country's ongoing bloody civil war. But entire neighbourhoods still stand dark and abandoned, their residents unable or unwilling to head home because of unexploded ordnance littering the city. Jamie Clarke has more.
Wolves relegated after West Ham's draw with Palace
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West Ham United have opened a two-point lead over Tottenham Hotspur in the battle against relegation from the Premier League, after a goal-less draw away to Crystal Palace. The result also confirmed the relegation of Wolves from the English top-flight. Nazvi Careem has details.









