Transport Secretary Mable Chan says the new Huanggang Port is ready for its first genuine stress test over the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival long weekend. She said operations after the port's reopening yesterday went smoothly, but promised that officials would not let their guard down.
Wendy Wong reports.

The former CEO of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association says the revamped Huanggang Port will offer travellers a faster and a more seamless transit experience between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Peter Goh described it as plain sailing.

Twenty people have been arrested in a crackdown on an alleged transnational prostitution ring. The syndicate, which was active in Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan, allegedly trafficked women from Southeast Asia to Hong Kong and controlled them for prostitution. Here's Wallis Wang again.

The MTR says an insulating component on a track switch near Lam Tin Station caught fire, adding that they suspect it was caused by a short circuit. Aaron Tam reports.

A brief power voltage dip in Kowloon yesterday afternoon led to a number of people trapped in lifts. But there was no interruption to the electricity supply, as Wallis Wang reports.

Chief Executive John Lee has stressed the importance of developing innovative technologies to drive new quality productive forces. He said the global technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating the pace of development. Wallis Wang reports.

The Ombudsman, Jack Chan, has announced a direct investigation into the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's management of indoor fitness rooms, citing severe shortages in mandatory training places and a booking system that may be wasting public resources. Details from Altis Wong.

A structural engineer has offered assurances that there are no safety issues at the One Stanley luxury residential project. This follows concerns over suspected improper steel reinforcement at the development in the south of Hong Kong Island. Edward Chan, deputy chairman of the Structural Discipline Advisory Panels of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers gave his views on RTHK's Backchat programme.

Global digital payments giant Visa says it's received approval from the People's Bank of China to begin formal preparations to establish a domestic bankcard clearing institution in the country. The approval marks an important milestone towards the company serving China's domestic payments market. Gary Ng, senior economist for Asia-Pacific at Natixis, says the move shows Beijing's willingness to further open-up its financial market. He spoke to Wendy Wong.

The International Monetary Fund says robust investment in artificial intelligence has offset the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but more countries are facing heavier debt loads. For China, the IMF forecast growth at 4.5 percent this year and four percent next year, both figures down 0.1 percentage point from July, because of weak domestic demand despite strong exports. Wallis Wang reports.

Pope Leo had surgery on Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer, with doctors removing the lower lobe of his right lung. This report from Nazvi Careem.

In the US, Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as ambassador to Greece and says she'll vigorously defend herself against allegations of improper and possibly illegal conduct. The White House earlier said it had asked Guilfoyle to resign after reports of misconduct. Jamie Clarke has the details.

French unions say nearly half-a-million people joined nationwide demonstrations yesterday, while authorities estimated the turnout at more than 160,000. Protesters marched in solidarity with high school students, and condemned what many described as police violence against the student movement. Jamie Clarke reports.

As many as eleven sailors remain missing after drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria in the latest spillover from the war in Ukraine. Jamie Clarke has more.

Hong Kong football fans can now take advantage of exclusive deals around the Flower Market, after watching matches at Mong Kok Stadium. The campaign applies to five Hong Kong Premier League games scheduled between next Monday and December the 19th. Fans have until the end of the year to claim their discounts by presenting their ticket stubs at participating outlets, which include 34 flower shops, five restaurants, and a Chinese medicine clinic. Lawmaker and chairman of the youth-development group GDCD Association, Vincent Cheng, helped organise the scheme. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

Manchester United's struggles this season continue to mount. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 loss away to Atletico Madrid, extending their winless streak to five matches across all competitions. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, mounted a thrilling second half comeback to draw 3-3 with Norwegian side Viking. Nazvi Careem with more.