

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Ben Tse and Peter Koveos2026-04-29
Wednesday
Now playing: 'Novel tech' fabrics, apricot wine get fair go in HK
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HK Disneyland shows its magic with debt-free first
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Hong Kong Disneyland says it has fully repaid all shareholder loans to achieve zero debt for the first time at the end of its latest fiscal year. Managing director Tim Sypko described it as a major milestone that reflects the resort’s strengthening financial health. Hailey Yip reports.
HK home prices hit 28-month high
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Home prices in Hong Kong rose to a 28-month high in March as investor confidence ticked up in line with rising capital and fundraising markets. Chloe Feng has the details.
Govt announces buyout plan for Wang Chi House owners
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The government has announced a buyout proposal for the only block at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po not ravaged by last November's deadly fire. If the offer is accepted by homeowners there, it would mean the administration will acquire all eight blocks of the estate as part of a long-term resettlement proposal. Altis Wong has that story.
'Novel tech' fabrics, apricot wine get fair go in HK
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Mainland companies are hoping to use seven mega trade events in Hong Kong to tap into overseas markets even as global markets are swept up in geopolitical risks and trade uncertainties. Chloe Feng reports:
Geopark patrols to be stepped up for Golden Week surge
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The authorities say they will beef up manpower at a tourist hotspot in Sai Kung during the mainland's Labour Day Golden Week holiday. About one thousand visitors are expected to flock to Sharp Island each day. Janice Lo has the story.
New med school to train next generation of doctors: CE
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Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong's newest medical school will train a new generation of doctors and elevate the SAR's research and medical education standards. The University of Science and Technology received government approval last November to establish the SAR's third medical school. Hailey Yip reports.
CUHK Medical Centre to repay HK$4bn govt loan early
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A private hospital run by the Chinese University says it will fully pay back a government loan of a little over 4 billion dollars ahead of schedule. But, as Wendy Wong reports, the authorities say they never made such a repayment request.
Fanling Bypass to open to motorists on May 3
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The eastern section of the Fanling Bypass will open to motorists on Sunday at 8am. It will mark the first major transport infrastructure project to be completed in the Northern Metropolis development. As Janice Lo reports, the construction method and an extra-strong type of steel helped to reduce costs.
'Economy off to strong start but challenges remain'
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A meeting of China's top leaders has heard that the country's economy had a robust start to the year. This was noted by the Central Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China. The meeting was presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the party's Central Committee. Aaron Tam reports.
UAE pulls out of Opec oil cartels
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The United Arab Emirates says it is pulling out of the Opec and Opec-plus oil cartels to focus on "national interests". One of the top world's top oil producers, the UAE said it will withdraw from the group on Friday. Jamie Clarke reports:
King Charles urges Western unity in US Congress speech
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Britain's King Charles has addressed the US Congress on the second day of his four-day state visit. It's a tense time between the two countries with US President Donald Trump having mocked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not backing the US-Israeli war on Iran. RTHK's UK correspondent, Gavin Grey, says Charles' meeting with Trump went well. He also told Peter Koveos how the King covered all bases in his address at the US Congress without offending anyone:
Death toll from Indonesian train collision rises to 15
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The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15, with 88 people injured. President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a thorough investigation into the accident which happened late last night. Marcus Lum reports.
Moscow condemns Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil storage facilities
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia, citing a fresh drone attack on an oil refinery - Jamie Clarke has the details:
Musk faces off Altman in high-profile OpenAI trial
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A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence has begun in the United States. Billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman are at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a non-profit to a profit-seeking juggernaut. The company is worth hundreds of billions of US dollars. Jamie Clarke has the details:
PSG beat Bayern in nine-goal Champions League thriller
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In football...defending champions Paris Saint-Germain overcame Bayern Munich 5-4 in a wild UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in the French capital. Harry Kane gave the Germans the lead with an early penalty but that only served as a spark for a frenzied goal-fest in which PSG conceded twice late on heading into the second leg in Munich. Todd Harding with more.









