

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 Harding2026-08-25
Tuesday
Now playing: Dental outreach at kindergartens begins on Sept 1
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First tender awarded for major NM plot for HK$1.03b
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The government has awarded the first tender for a major land parcel in the Northern Metropolis. The Development Bureau announced that the site -- located in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area -- goes to HSK New Development Limited with a bid price of HK$1.03 billion. Tony Sabine reports.
HK 'ideal launchpad for mainland firms going global'
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Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong is the ideal springboard for mainland unicorn companies and technological start-ups seeking to expand globally. Elvis Yu reports.
Elderly couple dead in suspected murder-suicide
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Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong is the ideal springboard for mainland unicorn companies and technological start-ups seeking to expand globally. Elvis Yu reports.
Elderly couple dead in suspected murder-suicide
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Police have launched a murder-suicide investigation following the deaths of an elderly couple at a public housing estate in Kwai Chung. As Hailey Yip reports, the authorities are describing it as a family tragedy.
Dental outreach at kindergartens begins on Sept 1
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Kindergarten children are set to receive free dental check-ups on campus in the coming academic year, starting next Tuesday. Janice Lo reports.
Hong Kong to enforce smart safety systems on sites
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The authorities have unveiled a sweeping new drive to improve construction site safety. They pledged to mandate advanced protective systems for all public work as part of a zero-tolerance push against workplace accidents. Hailey Yip reports.
'Link workers' help fight elderly loneliness
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A local think tank, Our Hong Kong Foundation, has urged the government to introduce more "social prescribing link workers" to help fight loneliness among elderly people. A programme by the NGO "Make a Difference Institute" is training about 60 such workers, to offer "personalised social prescriptions" for 300 senior citizens in Tin Shui Wai, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long. Unlike social workers, "link workers" take their clients to the actual social venues or help them access social resources. Dicky Chow, assistant research director at the foundation, spoke to Chloe Feng.
Mainland on alert amid Typhoon Narra
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The nation has issued an alert for rainstorms along its eastern coastline. Weather forecasters also urged people in Guangxi to take precautions as the year's 19th typhoon, Narra -- which caused widespread flooding -- remains in the area. The southern Chinese island province of Hainan has ordered the suspension of ferry services in the Qiongzhou Strait starting on Tuesday morning. Marcus Lum reports.
Winning NM group 'has expertise in various fields'
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A consortium comprising six firms from various sectors including real estate, logistics and tourism, has won the first tender for a major site at the Northern Metropolis. Ryan Ip, vice-president of the think-tank Our Hong Kong Foundation, says the consortium has expertise in various fields, which will help expedite the development of the mega project. He also told Janice Lo that JD.com, the anchor tenant at the smart logistics centre, has to work very hard to meet what he described as an aggressive timeline to start operations within its target of 55 months.
'Mainland, HK can help smaller broadcasters'
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Regional broadcasters have been urged to collaborate on content in the face of competition from global streaming platforms and artificial intelligence. The call came from the Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, Ahmed Nadeem, who earlier was at the group's flagship robotics contests - Robocon 2026. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, he praised the broadcasting development of the mainland and Hong Kong, saying their experience is valuable for smaller broadcasters.
Shein targets US$27b valuation with Hong Kong IPO
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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein will make its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange next Tuesday. The long-awaited listing will value the Singapore-headquartered group at US$27 billion. Chloe Feng reports.
Trump vows to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles
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US President Donald Trump has vowed to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the neighbours spiral into an escalating trade war. Trump’s threat comes after the North American allies failed to reach a trade deal on Friday. New fifty percent tariffs on Canadian goods took effect on Saturday. And Ottawa laid out plans for retaliation. Jamie Clarke has more.
US determined to strangle Iran economically
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The chief of the US Treasury has vowed to cut every ‘economic lifeline’ of Iran, as Washington announced an expansion of secondary sanctions. Jamie Clarke has the details.
EU to release billions of euro for Ukraine military
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The European Union says its released billions of euros in military aid for Ukraine, covering air-defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radars. Ukraine’s allies have pledged to keep up their support, as Russia and Ukraine continue to fire missiles and drones into each other’s territory. Jamie Clarke reports.
New boss Alonso makes winning start for Chelsea
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Chelsea have made a winning start to their English Premier League campaign by holding off Fulham 3-2. As Nazvi Careem reports, the thrilling west London derby featured an impressive attacking display in new Blues manager Xabi Alonso's first Premiership match in charge.









