

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Lo and Ben Tse2026-02-12
Thursday
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Canada in mourning after deadly school shooting
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An emotional Mark Carney has promised Canadians will get through what the prime minister called a "terrible" shooting at a school in British Columbia. Nine people, including the shooter, died as a result of the attack. At least two other people have been hospitalised with serious or life-threatening wounds. Jamie Clarke has more:
MTR to conduct probe after Island Line suspension
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The MTR Corporation says an incident that led to the suspension of train services on a section of the Island Line on Wednesday morning was "very rare". The case involved a rail milling engineering train. The government has told the rail firm to submit a report into what happened within one month. Hailey Yip reports.
'Officers working hard to probe Wang Fuk Court fire'
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Police Commissioner Joe Chow says government departments have been working hard to remove remnants of scaffolding at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, so residents can enter areas deemed safe as soon as possible. Frank Yung reports.
Lunar New Year fairs open citywide
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Fourteen Lunar New Year fairs have opened across Hong Kong as the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse next Tuesday. The biggest fair is in Victoria Park, where some stallholders said they're bullish about business. Natasha Ho reports.
'70 percent of white-collar workers in HK use AI'
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A survey by the consultant group McKinsey showed that around 70 percent of white-collar workers in Hong Kong use artificial intelligence, or AI, tools for work. The survey last December involved around 4,500 professionals and tertiary students. Among those who use AI, close to 90 percent report improvements in productivity. Meanwhile, over 70 percent of students prefer AI-enabled careers. A partner at the company, Jackey Yu, told Natasha Ho more about the findings:
KPMG calls for higher tax allowances
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The government has been urged to roll out higher tax allowances to support residents and boost Hong Kong's competitive edge. The call from accounting firm KPMG came ahead of the budget which will be unveiled later this month. The company is forecasting an HK$11.2 billion deficit in the current fiscal year, far lower than the government's estimate of around HK$67 billion, because of better-than-expected stamp duty revenue. Charlie Chun has the details.
'Room for tax breaks' after HK's fiscal position improved
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KPMG says there is room for the government to loosen its purse strings a bit and give out "sweeteners" to residents because of the improved fiscal position. The firm's tax partner Stanley Ho spoke to Charlie Chun.
One dead, two injured in North Lantau Highway crash
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A man was killed and two others were injured in a traffic accident on the North Lantau Highway on Wednesday. The incident involved a taxi and a maintenance truck. Hailey Yip has the details.
Govt explains roadmap for self-driving vehicles
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Transport minister Mable Chan says officials will look into licensing requirements when the government extends the use of self-driving vehicles for online ride-hailing services. Damon Pang has the details.
Dogs per diner could be restricted: Tse Chin-wan
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Authorities say they may restrict the number of dogs each diner can bring inside a restaurant when a more than three-decade ban ends. Between 500 and 1,000 eateries are poised to welcome dogs around the middle of the year. Raymond Yeung reports.
Over 100 contract norovirus after eating raw oysters
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Health authorities say more than 100 people have contracted norovirus after eating raw oysters in recent weeks. The spike in cases has prompted them to renew calls for people to avoid having uncooked seafood. A medical expert says washing hands with soap - and not alcohol spray - is the best personal way to combat the contagious norovirus, which has been linked to the recent oyster food poisoning outbreak. Aaron Lee, emergency ward doctor and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, told RTHK's Backchat programme that this kind of infection is common in winter:
'40pc brokerages think HK the most investable market'
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A survey has found that more than 40 percent of local stock brokers believe Hong Kong is the most investable market among all regions this year. But the Hong Kong Securities Association also noted that brokerages face surging operational costs, partly due to technical upgrades. Chloe Feng has the story.
'IPO market to remain vibrant in 2026'
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Hong Kong Securities Association chairman Richard Wo also spoke to Chloe Feng about the market outlook for the year of the horse:
China's CPI increases 0.2pc in January
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China's consumer price index, which is a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.2 percent in January from a year ago. Producer prices meanwhile saw a drop. Wendy Wong reports.
Trump meets with Netanyahu to discuss Iran relations
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US President Donald Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House they reached no "definitive" agreement on how to move forward with Iran, but insisted negotiations with Tehran would continue in hopes of reaching a deal. The remarks came after the seventh meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office last year. RTHK's Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, told Janice Lo that the two leaders seemed to hold differing views on how to negotiate with Iran:
Bondi accused of hiding names of Epstein associates
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring have gathered in the US capital to slam the Department of Justice. The gathering came as the US attorney general faced a House of Representatives panel on the scandal - the fallout from which continues to dog the administration in the White House. Jamie Clarke has more:
City close on Arsenal as Liverpool boost Europe bid
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In football...Manchester City have continued their winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. The result ramps up more pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal, as Pep Guardiola's side cut the gap at the top to three points. Reigning champions Liverpool, meanwhile, hung on to beat Sunderland one-nil. Todd Harding has more:
HK rugby sevens squads ready to defend titles at home
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Hong Kong, China's rugby players are preparing to defend their Melrose Claymore title. The men's squad will use the tournament at Kai Tak Stadium as a warm-up to the defence of their Asian Games title later this year, while the women will come up against a new team. Hailey Yip has more.









