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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Ben Tse

2025-06-30
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Now playing: 'DC Working groups revitalised business atmosphere'
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Mainland seafood imports from select Japanese regions to resume  Listenfacebook
Mainland authorities are resuming imports of seafood products from some Japanese regions -- following a two-year ban imposed due to concerns over Japan's release of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Cecil Wong has details:
Reform during tough times and don't be complacent: CE  Listenfacebook
Chief Executive John Lee has been taking to social media over the weekend to give people more insights into this governance philosophy. On Saturday, he likened his administration's work over the past three years to a butterfly emerging from a cocoon - a metaphor for transcending limitations and seeking new impetus for growth. The following day, he published another post on how he'd rather be a reformist during difficult times than someone who is complacent and stands still. Damon Pang has the details:
HK key to integration of Asian economies, FS says  Listenfacebook
Financial secretary Paul Chan was also reflecting on Hong Kong's wider role in the region. He said in a blog post that Hong Kong has a major role to play in the continued integration of economies across Asia -- a trend that he described as one of the most important and irreversible developments in the globe. Here's Damon Pang:
'DC Working groups revitalised business atmosphere'  Listenfacebook
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak says District Council working groups tasked with boosting the local economy have been successful in revitalising the business atmosphere across Hong Kong. She says they'll continue working to discover new ways to help businesses host activities. Aaron Tam reports:
Policy statement on digital assets aimed at instilling confidence, minister says  Listenfacebook
Financial services chief Christopher Hui says an updated government policy statement on the development of digital assets is designed to engender greater trust in such products, and encourage more participation. Hailey Yip has this report:
National security law 'not a done deal', legal expert warns  Listenfacebook
Five years ago today, the nation's top legislature passed a bill to enact the national security law in Hong Kong to criminalise acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. Authorities have since credited the landmark legislation with restoring stability and building a safe business environment in the city. But a legal expert says even five years on, the work is not done, and safeguarding national security is by no means a "one-off job". Thomas So, a former president of the Law Society, says the government needs to continue to explain the law to people both at home and abroad. He also warned against threats arising from foreign interference amid the current geopolitical situation. So spoke to Frank Yung:
Civil service job applications to go paperless  Listenfacebook
Starting tomorrow, people applying for civil service jobs will have to put aside their pens and grab a keyboard instead, as paper applications will no longer be accepted except in specified cases. Elvis Yu with details:
Robotic arms lend a hand to doctors in brain surgeries  Listenfacebook
Neurosurgeons at Queen Mary hospital say the use of robotics has greatly increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes. The hospital has been using robotic arms and positioning systems to help surgeons place electrodes in patients' brains. Neurosurgeon Benedict Taw says it's a far cry from traditional methods, which involves the use of physical head frames to make sure each device is placed in exactly the right place. He told our intern reporter Sophie Cheung that robotic assistance isn't necessarily any more accurate, but it's substantially faster:
British police investigate anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury Festival  Listenfacebook
British police say they are examining videos of a band performance during which anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian chants were made in front of a huge crowd at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. The British prime minister, as well as Glastonbury organisers, have said they are appalled by the chanting. The Israeli embassy to the UK, meanwhile, has said it is "deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful rhetoric". Jamie Clarke reports:
Trump's spending bill to add trillions of debt: federal agency  Listenfacebook
US President Donald Trump's spending bill will add trillions of US dollars of debt to the American people. That's according to a non-partisan federal agency which provides budget estimates to Congress. Senate Republicans have sought to push the bill forward in a marathon weekend session, but debate over the proposal will continue into this week. And with Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the bill as it cleared its first hurdle over the weekend, the final vote – expected in the coming days – still hangs in the balance. Jamie Clarke reports:
Stampede at Indian Hindu festival kills three  Listenfacebook
Three people have been killed, and more than a dozen hospitalised following a sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India. The festival is one of Hinduism’s most revered events. Stampedes have been a routine occurrence during large gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds congregate on tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. Jamie Clarke has the story:
'Plastic-eating' fungus touted as solution for plastic pollution  Listenfacebook
A new breakthrough could help solve the global issue of plastic pollution. Australian researchers are testing a plastic-eating fungus. Azam Khan reports:

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