

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Azam Khan and Peter Koveos2026-05-22
Friday
Now playing: Second return trips begin for seven Wang Fuk blocks
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Lawmakers set for historic week-long visit to capital
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All of Hong Kong's lawmakers are set to embark on a week-long study tour to Beijing this July, in what will be the first time the entire Legco visits the capital together. Elvis Yu reports.
Legco passes motion on a 'blissful' N. Metropolis
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Lawmakers have passed a member’s motion with discussions on how to make the Northern Metropolis a blissful and ideal place to live in. Elvis Yu reports.
FEHD sees red as mosquitoes reach 'extensive' proportions
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Health workers are stepping up the fight against mosquitoes after the breeding rate reached "extensive" proportions in more areas, with Tai Wai topping the list. This follows the release of the latest results from the Gravidtrap Index for 19 areas. As Chloe Feng reports, robotic dogs have been roped in to fight the flying insects, and there are calls for drones to snuff them out too.
Second return trips begin for seven Wang Fuk blocks
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People displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire braved the rain and returned in batches to the seven blocks directly affected by last year's blaze. It was the second time that they could go back to salvage what they could. Hailey Yip reports.
Building checks find dozens of fire alarms on blink
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The Fire Services Department says it found that dozens of fire alarm systems were not working properly in the 1,500 buildings it inspected across the SAR . Natasha Ho has the details.
'Natural enzyme can protect blood vessels and neurons'
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Research by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that a diabetes drug can improve stroke recovery. The team discovered that the naturally occurring enzyme GLP-1 is able to protect blood vessels and neurons in the brain. Bonaventure Ip, assistant professor at the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at CU Medicine spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme.
Ocean Park should offer incentives for non-seniors: academic
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A marketing professor says Ocean Park should consider providing promotions to lure non-senior visitors. The park started offering a special two-dollar admission for the elderly and disabled to its Water World earlier this week, a promotion that'll run until July 3. Kenneth Kwong, Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing at The Hang Seng University, was speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme.
Algernon Yau to attend APEC meeting in Suzhou
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Trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group are meeting in Suzhou to discuss economic integration, supply chain resilience, digital trade and efforts to reduce trade barriers. Hong Kong is represented by Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau. Hussein Askary, Vice President of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme.
'Don't rush into AI but plan for the long term'
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Companies have been urged against rushing into adopting artificial intelligence, but should instead plan for the long term. The call was made by Lawrence Cheung, chief technology officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council. It followed statements on AI usage by two leading banks. HSBC said artificial intelligence would both destroy and create finance jobs, while Standard Chartered announced that it would slash thousands of jobs in the coming years as AI usage increases. Cheung told Natasha Ho why AI will not significantly decrease employment.
HK inflation steady in April, rising 1.7pc
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Hong Kong's overall consumer prices rose 1.7 percent year on year in April, lower than market expectations, and matching the number recorded in March. Aaron Tam reports.
Chinese and US officers crack down on drug smugglers
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Chinese and US law enforcement authorities have joined hands to crack down on drug smuggling. They arrested two people allegedly involved in the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, and five others in another drug smuggling case. Marcus Lum has the details.
Philippines orders arrest of ICC-wanted senator
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Philippine authorities have ordered the arrest of a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Wendy Wong reports.
Cuba condemns US over Castro murder charge
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Havana has condemned the United States for indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro. He's been charged with murder in connection with the shooting down in 1996 of two civilian planes operated by Cuban exiles in the United States. Four people were killed in the incident. Havana maintains that the planes were shot down in self defence after they entered Cuban airspace.
Ebola case detected far from outbreak's hotspot
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A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the outbreak’s epicentre, in an area under the control of a rebel alliance. Efforts to get a grip on the latest outbreak of the virus have been hampered by the DRC’s long-running conflicts, including between the Congolese army and the M23. Jamie Clarke has more.
Israel deports foreign activists from Gaza flotilla
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Israel says it has deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows growing global outcry in recent days over the activists’ treatment in custody. Jamie Clarke has the details.
Nvidia facing challenges to its global chip dominance
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Tech giant Nvidia, which has forecast higher than expected second-quarter revenue, is facing competition from Big Tech and other chip rivals. Meanwhile, at Google’s I/O 2026 developer conference in Mountain View, California, a series of AI-related developments were announced. Our Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu speaks to Azam Khan.
Musk's SpaceX set for world's largest IPO
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The world's richest man -- Elon Musk -- is poised to become even richer. This comes as SpaceX announced plans for what could be the world's largest initial public offering. Nazvi Careem reports.
Ronaldo ends Saudi drought as Al-Nassr crowned champions
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Cristiano Ronaldo's long wait for major silverware in Saudi Arabia is finally over. The Portugal star scored twice against Damac to lift Al-Nassr to their 11th Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season, bagging the 37th trophy of his career. Todd Harding with more.









