

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Ben Tse and Todd Harding2026-11-12
Thursday
Now playing: Five plead not guilty in renovation-bribery trial
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Abby Choi killed by ex-husband, court heard
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The former brother-in-law of influencer Abby Choi has told the High Court that his brother – her ex-husband – killed her. As Aaron Tam reports, his remarks were made on the 35th day of the trial.
'Northern Link savings won't compromise quality'
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A senior railway official has assured the public that the lower cost estimate for the Northern Link project will not come at the expense of construction quality, or safety. Hailey Yip reports.
'One Stanley steel work different from approved plans'
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The Buildings Department has found that steel reinforcement works at a house at a luxury residential development in Stanley, did not match the approved plans. Random checks will be carried out on other units in the project. Janice Lo has details.
Five plead not guilty in renovation-bribery trial
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The District Court has heard that five men have allegedly conspired to offer bribes, in a bid to secure a major renovation project at a residential building in Kwun Tong. Wallis Wang reports.
'New light festivals must boost night economy'
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Tourism representatives have welcomed the replacement of the decades-old multi-media light show over the harbour. But they say new shows must deliver a genuine boost to Hong Kong's night-time economy. Here's Hailey Yip.
Cathay orders 11 more Airbus jets in US$5bn deal
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Cathay Pacific has ordered 11 more Airbus jets, in a deal worth more than US$5 billion. The airline says it was offered significant price concessions. Raymond Yeung has details.
HK must target 'patient capital': FSDC
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Hong Kong should go after money that stays put, not cash that flees at the first wobble. That's according to the Financial Services Development Council. The body is pushing to strengthen the city's position as Asia's wealth-management hub. It has outlined ways to attract so-called “patient capital” from pension funds and insurers at home, on the mainland and overseas. Wendy Wong has the story.
School told to step up values education in vaping case
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The Education Bureau has contacted a secondary school in Tsuen Wan, after a video - apparently showing a female student vaping inside a toilet with her schoolmates - went viral online. Carlos Escueta reports.
HKUST develops AI platform for ASD
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed Asia's first AI platform for Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. The platform uses advanced technology for early screening, while providing interventions tailored to each patient's needs. One of the researchers involved, Chen Xingze, spoke to Lucy Wang.
Shenzhen showcasing high-tech sector
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Shenzhen is promoting its high-tech sector, to showcase the nation's ambitions in innovation and global competitiveness, as the city prepares to host Apec leaders next week. The city has designated four foundational economic pillars, with the high-tech industry serving as its primary economic engine and growth driver. Hailey Yip reports.
Hong Kong opens international police academy
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Hong Kong has opened a new international police academy, which Chief Executive John Lee says is aimed at strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation, and training local and overseas officers. Hailey Yip with the details.
'Flexi hours and WFH helpful for carers'
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A scholar says flexible hours and work-from-home arrangements are most helpful for working carers, those who have a job and also have to look after members of their family. This was the finding of a survey on the physical and mental well-being of caregivers. Professor Bobo Lau from the School of Arts and Humanities at Tung Wah College, was on RTHK's Backchat programme to talk about the study.
Govt staff to get 12 hours of family care leave
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Government employees will soon be able to leave work for a few hours at a time, to look after their family. As Lucy Wang reports, a new leave arrangement of up to 12 hours a year, is expected to start in January.
'Science event boosts HK's tech hub standing'
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Hong Kong has played host to more than 100 outstanding world scientists at the Future Science Prize Week which ended on Monday. According to an academic, the event helped to promote Hong Kong as an innovation and technology hub, and attract top talent. Professor Vivian Yam, vice-president of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, was on RTHK's Backchat programme to discuss the event's significance.
Millions strike in Spain over housing shortage
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A general strike over housing has brought out a reported four million workers in Spain. The demonstrations come just weeks before an early general election. Jamie Clarke reports.
Sri Lanka approves China company's air-taxi testing
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Sri Lanka has green-lit a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilot-less two-seater air-taxi. Raymond Yeung has the story.
UN chief slams oil & gas lobby at COP31
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The head of the United Nations has railed against the oil and gas lobby on day three of Cop31, telling world leaders fossil fuels ,“must go the way of the dinosaurs.” His remarks come at the climate summit missing several prominent figures. Jamie Clarke reports.
US envoys to meet Russia and Ukraine leaders
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US envoys will separately meet the leaders of Russia and Ukraine on Thursday as they seek to seize “openings” from two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the war in Ukraine. Jamie Clarke with the details.









