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Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
Presenter:
Ben Tse and Todd Harding

2026-11-10
Tuesday

Now playing: Contractors get non-compliance notice over MTR project
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China slams 'baseless' claims it spied on Nvidia boss  Listenfacebook
China has rejected claims that it had spied on Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, calling the allegations baseless. Huang apologised to his family for having an affair with a woman whom US officials alleged was linked to Chinese intelligence. Aaron Tam reports.
41 stranded in mid-air as Ocean Park Tower ride stalls  Listenfacebook
Dozens of visitors had to be rescued from Ocean Park's observation tower ride on Monday afternoon, after the cabin malfunctioned and stopped mid-air. Janice Lo reports.
EMSD orders Taizoom to fix 720 non-compliant lifts  Listenfacebook
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has ordered the Taizoom Elevator Company to complete repairs at two Tenants Purchase Scheme estates by mid-November. As Hailey Yip reports, they'll also have to finish remedial work on the remaining private-building lifts within two to three months.
Contractors get non-compliance notice over MTR project  Listenfacebook
The MTR says it has issued a non-compliance notice to contractors working on the new station at Tung Chung West. Last month, the Buildings Department found 30 columns to be substandard. Nazvi Careem has more.
Non-binding motions to come with research data: Legco  Listenfacebook
The Legislative Council says from next year, members must submit their research findings and relevant suggestions when they table a non-binding motion. Raymond Yeung reports.
Hong Kong must widen surgical robotics access: FS  Listenfacebook
The local surgical robotics industry has been urged to move beyond proving technical precision and focus on making it more accessible to the public. As Hailey Yip reports, Hong Kong is seeking to become a global hub for medical-device innovation.
Ta Kwu Ling new town to welcome residents by 2035  Listenfacebook
The Development Bureau has said that residents and businesses at Ta Kwu Ling could start to move out from mid-2028 to facilitate the redevelopment of the area into a commercial and industrial zone. The bureau pledged to actively utilise market forces to speed up the development of the border town, which could welcome the first batch of residents from 2035. Raymond Yeung reports.
TDC exects strong attendance for IP Asia forum  Listenfacebook
More than 3,000 participants are expected to join an annual forum held by the Trade Development Council to exchange ideas on intellectual property development and hunt for business opportunities. The Business of IP Asia Forum will be staged at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on November 19 and 20. The council’s associate executive director Silas Chu told Janice Lo more about the annual event.
'HK's university rankings only the first step'  Listenfacebook
The Deputy Research Director of the Our Hong Kong Foundation says local universities excelling in the QS Asia rankings is only the first step. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Victor Kwok emphasised that the key priority now is how research translates into employment outcomes and industry growth, rather than simply generating citations.
Chinese inflation spikes at plants and cools in shops  Listenfacebook
China's producer inflation in October accelerated at its fastest pace in over four years while consumer inflation cooled. The official figures reflected persistent cost pressures from higher oil prices and weak domestic demand. Marcus Lum reports.
'Ronaldo can leave strong legacy for Portugal'  Listenfacebook
Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football has triggered mixed reactions. Many said the Portugal star was getting too old to play at the highest level. Sports writer and commentator Spencer Robinson said it's hard for legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo to time their retirement. Speaking on RTHK’s Backchat programme, Robinson said he hopes to see Ronaldo pass on his skills by becoming a coach.
US defence secretary faces possible impeachment  Listenfacebook
In the US, Articles of Impeachment have been levelled against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as Democrats say they plan to launch a series of investigations against US President Donald Trump’s senior officials in the aftermath of their landslide victory in last week’s midterm elections. Meanwhile, Trump has suddenly raised questions about the election’s integrity, endorsing claims that the Democrats cheated their way to victory. The President had previously indicated that he accepted the outcomes. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks told me earlier that Trump has so far failed to back up his claims.
Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault  Listenfacebook
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand has been jailed for ten and a half years for a string of sex offences including rape. The sentencing comes after he was found guilty on Thursday of committing the offences between 2004 and 2009. Jamie Clarke has more.
Cop31 leaders want to speed up global warming fight  Listenfacebook
Leaders of the Cop31 climate talks have urged the world to accelerate the fight against global warming, after a year of devastating weather extremes. But the UN climate conference kicked-off with an early fight over money, as Jamie Clarke reports.

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