The Transport Department says it will suspend walk-in applications from non-local drivers seeking a SAR driving licence today and tomorrow, as it switches to an electronic ticketing system. The department says the change is intended to ensure a fairer process for all, following allegations that agents have been abusing the current queuing system. Wendy Wong has details.

The Observatory has issued the Frost Warning for the first time this year, and told farmers and others concerned that ground frost is likely this morning in inland New Territories. As Hongkongers continue to shiver through the cold snap, Senior Scientific Officer Gabriel Fan provided some safety tips for everyone. He spoke to Wendy Wong.

The Housing Authority says it will be cutting costs after an estimated 10 percent drop in its overall operating surplus. As Natale Ching tells us, keeping building expenses in check is a top priority.

A paediatrician says parents should stay cautious but not be overly concerned about Nestlé's global recall of certain baby formula products. Twenty-one batches of the items have been recalled in Hong Kong due to possible contamination with a toxin called cereulide. Alvin Chan, a member of the Medical Association, says cereulide can cause food poisoning but the risk is minimal to babies. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

There's been a call to give street cleaners better protection after two of them were hit by vehicles. One of them was killed while the other, who was hit yesterday, is in serious condition. Elvis Yu reports

The Home Affairs Department is asking all district councils to set up building management working groups to better support owners' corporations. This follows the inferno that claimed at least 161 lives at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November. Wendy Wong reports.

The Harbourfront Commission has said that placing a heavier onus on the tenant of a premier Central waterfront space to monitor event organisers can help prevent unpleasant experiences. Frank Yung has the story.

A preliminary investigation has found that a sudden strong gust of wind led to a fatal paragliding accident in Shek O last month that killed a 68-year-old man. Wendy Wong has details.

A senior health official has urged people to be screened early for hepatitis. The call comes after the government launched a new plan to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, targeting the hundreds of thousands of residents living with the disease. Bonnie Wong is the Special Preventive Programme Consultant of the Public Health Services Branch of the Centre for Health Protection. She told RTHK's Backchat programme that under the plan, early screening will be made more available.

Standard Chartered economists say China's economic growth this year is expected to be mainly driven by exports, manufacturing and infrastructure investment. Earlier, the bank revised its 2026 national growth forecast from 4.3 to 4.6 percent. The bank's chief economist for Greater China and North Asia, Ding Shuang, expects external trade to be robust. And while he warned of a sluggish property market, Ding said that could be offset by other forms of investment. He spoke to Frank Yung:

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said that much progress was accomplished in restoring trust with China, as he wrapped up his visit to the country. As Tony Sabine reports, Lee quoted President Xi Jinping as saying patience is ⁠needed when the topic of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea came up.

The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea. Officials have said the US is removing sanctions to enable the shipping and sale of oil from the South American country to markets worldwide. Venezuela's state petroleum firm says it's now negotiating the sale of crude oil to the US. Jamie Clarke has more:

The White House says US President Donald Trump is considering making an offer to buy Greenland -- even though the island's people have made it clear that the territory is not for sale. This comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would meet Danish leaders next week to discuss the controversial issue. Jamie Clarke has more:

Snow, ice and strong winds have disrupted transport across major cities in Europe. Airports in Paris and Amsterdam were the worst affected. Sachin Katvi reports.

Experts say strong research and development, and innovation breakthroughs in areas like recharging, are just some of the factors contributing to BYD leapfrogging Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles. William Wong, lawmaker and Director of the Centre for Innovation and Technology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Mark Webb Johnson, Chairman of Charged Hong Kong, also discussed on RTHK's Backchat programme how Hong Kong is faring in charging-enabling infrastructure. Wong first weighed in on BYD's milestone:

In sports and football...Manchester United salvaged a point at Burnley in the first game in charge for interim head coach Darren Fletcher. It was a similar affair for Manchester City as well, who were forced to settle for a share of the spoils for a third consecutive game after a one-all draw with Brighton. Raymond Yeung has more on the action:

Danish toymaker Lego has unveiled a new interactive platform powered by the new Lego ''Smart Brick". A new line of Star Wars sets has been on display at the Consumer Electronic Show, or CES, in Las Vegas. Jamie Clarke tells us why fans are excited: