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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Lo and Ben Tse2026-03-16
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Now playing: Trump urges allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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China, US officials complete 1st day of trade talks in Paris
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Top Chinese and US economic officials have wrapped up the first of two days of talks in Paris. The discussions are aimed at ironing out kinks in their trade truce, and paving the way for a trip to Beijing for US President Donald Trump at the end of March. Jamie Clarke reports:
Trump urges allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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continuing to insist that the military action is going according to plan. But over the weekend there were reports of panic within the Trump administration over the continuing threat by Iran to disrupt oil traffic through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump urging China, the UK, the European Union and others to send naval vessels to help keep the waterway open. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
US official says Iran war to end "within weeks"
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Iran says it remains “stable and strong” and is ready to defend itself amid the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. US officials, meanwhile, have predicted that its war on Iran would end within weeks, saying oil prices would come down afterwards. Jamie Clarke has more:
Toddler dies after falling from height
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Police say a toddler has died after he fell from height in Tsuen Wan on Sunday. His parents have been arrested on suspicion of negligence. Damon Pang reports:
'We shouldn't dictate timing on complaints handling'
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The health chief says it would be unrealistic to impose a time limit on the Medical Council in handling complaints. But Lo Chung-mau also says certain procedures could be streamlined, as Wallis Wang reports.
Taking part in national development an opportunity: FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says playing a role in the development of the country is not only Hong Kong's mission and responsibility, but also a huge opportunity for the city. Henry Siu has the story.
'HK embraces opportunities amid Mideast tensions'
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says the turbulent Middle East situation brought both challenges and opportunities to Hong Kong. Wallis Wang with that story.
Special rehab programme for 2019 arrestees: Tang
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Security minister Chris Tang says the police have in place a special rehabilitation programme for young suspects arrested but not charged over the 2019 unrest. Damon Pang reports.
Minor issues, but new signalling system runs well: MTR
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The MTR Corporation says there were a few teething problems with its new Tsuen Wan Line signalling system on Sunday, but that trains were running smoothly in general. Here's Damon Pang.
Govt urges cabbies to install e-payment systems soon
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The Transport Department is reminding taxi drivers who have not yet put in place electronic payment methods in their cabs to install and familiarise themselves with the payments systems as soon as possible. Henry Siu reports.
Hungary gears up for election on national day
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Hungary's feuding parties have staged large rallies ahead of an April election – one labelled by the country's prime minister as "historic". Both sides used Hungary's March 15 national day for a show of force - as the campaign enters a pivotal stage. Jamie Clarke has more:
Palestinian family in West Bank shot dead by Israeli forces
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A Palestinian husband and wife, and two of their young children, have been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Two of their other children were injured in the incident but survived. Health officials say Israeli forces killed 16 Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip on Sunday, in one of the heaviest death tolls in a single day in weeks. Jamie Clarke has the details:
Pakistanis make most of charity meals during Ramadan
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Traditional charity meals in Pakistan during Ramadan are drawing bigger and bigger crowds this year due to rising fuel costs. With petrol prices going up, so is the cost of food, at what is a sacred time for most of the country. Here's Jamie Clarke again:
Liverpool split points with Spurs
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In football... reigning English champions Liverpool's shaky season continued after stumbling to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Manchester United, meanwhile, gained ground in their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League after a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Todd Harding has more:
Lee Man pummel Hong Kong FC under new boss Read
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Here at home... Lee Man interim boss Darren Read earned another win in charge of the club after a convincing 4-0 win over Hong Kong FC. Read had taken over from former boss Chu Siu-kei last week, who was sacked hours after Lee Man's shock FA Cup exit to Hong Kong Rangers. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, reports on that match-up and more results from the Hong Kong Premier League over the weekend:
China strives for safe, healthy development of AI
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Artificial intelligence is all the rage as China pushes ahead with high-technology, high-quality development. The country's 15th Five-Year Plan -- endorsed by the Two Sessions in Beijing last week -- outlines efforts to strengthen the integration of AI with various aspects, including industrial development and social security. But the AI boom also draws potential problems and risks, prompting policymakers to call for the healthy and orderly development of the rapidly-growing technology. Frank Yung takes a closer look in this episode of our segment "China Perspectives".
Cuban start-up turning containers into farms
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A start-up in Cuba is turning shipping containers into farms, and microgreens into big dreams, in one of its capital's poorest districts. The country is grappling with one of the worst economic crises in decades, while the agriculture industry has been on a sharp decline. But one business is defying the odds, by providing new skills, jobs and even food, to those who need it. Jamie Clarke reports:









