Chief Executive John Lee says the government is on track to completing the city's first five-year plan, with September the target month for unveiling the blueprint. Officials have received nearly 14,000 submissions from a public consultation. Janice Lo reports.

Sunday marked Hong Kong's hottest day on record, with the Observatory registering a blistering 36.9 degrees Celsius. That's the highest reading since records began in 1884. Amid the sweltering conditions, RTHK caught up with locals and visitors in Mong Kok to hear how they are keeping cool. Hailey Yip reports.

Monsoon rains in the region have also been intensified by Typhoon Dolphin, resulting in floods in parts of the western Philippines, including several neighbourhoods in the capital. Jamie Clarke reports.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong's mega events have given the economy a solid lift, with strong visitor turnout and sustained retail growth in the first half of the year. Hailey Yip reports.

The one-month adaptation period for allowing dogs into designated restaurants drew to a close on Sunday. As Hailey Yip reports, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department described the roll-out as smooth.

Medical sector lawmaker David Lam says the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone will help expedite medical development in the SAR, as he called for closer cross-boundary cooperation over the next five years. With Hong Kong preparing to come up with its first five-year plan, Lam said expanding clinical trials is key to turning the city into a major health and medical innovation hub. He told Janice Lo about the growth potential in collaborating with mainland cities.

It's emerged that a Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online. Police have been giving more information about the fourteen-year-old, while the government has promised new safety protocols for schools. Jamie Clarke reports.

A UK-based aerospace company is redefining the future of aviation, after its battery-powered air taxi was showcased at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow which concluded last month. The flight underscored aviation's push to develop new electric aircraft, as companies seek advances in batteries, electric propulsion, lightweight materials and flight-control systems. Janice Lo reports.

A think-tank has urged authorities to step up efforts to address addictive social media use among children and adolescents. Ray Poon, research director of the POD Research Institute, said the problem is serious, and that more countries are restricting or banning social media use among children under 16 years old. He says while a blanket social media ban for under-16 is not viable in Hong Kong, other legislative and regulatory options should be considered. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

Consumer prices on the mainland maintained a moderate increase last month. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent year on year. Peter Koveos has more.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-led Gaza plan – one endorsed by Hamas. The move puts fresh distance between himself and Washington, as he faces razor-tight elections. However, the head of US President Donald Trump's implementation board for the plan, Nicholay Mladenov, says it remains the "only way forward". Trump has yet to respond. Jamie Clarke with more.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complies with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. The comment comes as talks between Iran and Oman to identify a maritime route through the strait are in its "final stages". Jamie Clarke reports.

Hong Kong, China's "flying fish" Siobhan Haughey proved unstoppable at the Hong Kong Open Swimming Championships. She came away with three golds at the competition at Victoria Park Swimming Pool. Hailey Yip reports.