

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Ben Tse2026-02-09
Monday
Now playing: 'HK should step up people to people diplomacy'
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Legal changes to boost property management reforms
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Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak says the government would enhance the city's property management systems through legislative amendments. She says her bureau would propose changes to a Legislative Council panel meeting on Monday. Wallis Wang reports.
'Transitional units ready for subdivided flat tenants'
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Housing Secretary Winnie Ho says there are enough transitional housing units available to accommodate low-income tenants affected by the upcoming new law regulating subdivided flats. Henry Siu has the story.
Five Year Plan to speed up HK's growth: FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the nation's 15th Five Year Plan will guide Hong Kong's next stage of faster, larger scale development. Here's Wendy Wong with more.
'HK should step up people to people diplomacy'
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Former chief executive CY Leung says Hong Kong should play a more proactive role in international exchanges to support the country amid complex geopolitical changes. Wendy Wong reports.
Raw oyster warning amid food poisoning spike
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The Centre for Health Protection has urged the public to avoid eating raw oysters after five more people fell ill with food poisoning. The latest victims dined at a restaurant in Wong Chuk Hang. Here's Natale Ching.
One in three people lack understanding for epilepsy: survey
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Patients' organisations and doctors are calling for a better understanding of epilepsy in order to prevent stigmatisation and discrimination associated with the neurological disorder, which is characterised by recurrent and unprovoked seizures. To mark International Epilepsy Day on Monday, the groups said they would like to dispel the misconception that the disease is a mental illness. Chinese University clinical associate professor Ben Fung, who's a neurology specialist, spoke to Henry Siu.
Eczema patients urged to seek proper treatment
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A specialist in dermatology urges eczema patients to seek proper medical treatment -- as many of them still have misconceptions of the condition and its treatment. Dr Martin Chung's remarks came as a survey of more than 200 patients found that around two-thirds of those suffering from moderate to severe eczema had spent time and money on treatment methods that are not evidence-based. Chung told Wallis Wang how the daily lives of those suffering from eczema are seriously affected:
Thailand PM Anutin powers to emphatic election win
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Thailand's prime minister has claimed victory in the country's general election. Early voting counts put his ruling conservatives well ahead of their rivals. As Jamie Clarke reports - the commanding margin raises the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing an end to a period of prolonged political instability:
Takaichi, LDP tipped to win Japan election
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Elsewhere in Asia...Japan's ruling coalition has swept to a historic election win, paving the way for promised tax cuts and more military spending. Jamie Clarke reports:
"We will pay": Nancy Guthrie's family makes new plea to alleged abductor
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"We will pay": Nancy Guthrie's family makes new plea to alleged abductor
Iran tells US its missile programme is "non-negotiable"
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Iran's foreign minister says there is "no other option but to negotiate", in reference to nuclear talks with the United States. His comments in Tehran come a day after he warned that Iran would strike US bases in the Middle East if it's attacked by US forces that have massed in the region. Jamie Clarke reports:
UK PM's top aide quits in scandal over Mandelson
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The British prime minister's top aide has quit over the scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein that’s engulfed British politics. The news comes with Keir Starmer facing what is widely seen as the gravest crisis of his eighteen months in power - as Jamie Clarke reports:
Man City snatch late 2-1 win over Liverpool
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In football... a late Erling Haaland penalty snatched Manchester City a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool, and trims Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to six points. As Todd Harding tells us, the match at Anfield was filled with plenty of late drama in the closing moments of the contest:
Super Bowl LX mired in political controversy once again
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In one of the most watched events on American TV, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will go head-to-head for football glory at Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Our US correspondent Mark Niu, was nearby the venue ahead of kick-off. He told Janice Wong some of the highlights this year, including the artist that will headline the half-time show:









