

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 Harding2026-09-28
Monday
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Two giant pandas arrive in US from China
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Two giant pandas have arrived in the United States from China, in the latest chapter of "panda diplomacy". Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will spend the next 10 years at Zoo Atlanta in the American state of Georgia. Janice Lo reports.
Hong Kong requires AI talent: FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says artificial intelligence will bring new job opportunities to Hong Kong, while boosting economic growth. Wallis Wang has details.
IT chief welcomes competition at Northern Metropolis
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Technology minister Sun Dong says the government will step up communication with companies managing various industrial parks at the Northern Metropolis, to avoid any confusion about the scope of their business operations. As Janice Lo reports, he also says competition among firms is not necessarily a bad thing.
Race to get ball rolling in Victoria Park court revamp
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Authorities say they want to get the ball rolling on the redevelopment of the Victoria Park Centre Court. Sports chief Rosanna Law says she hopes construction work will begin during the city's first five-year plan period. Wallis Wang tells us more.
Nursing graduates not jobless, health chief says
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Health minister Lo Chung-mau has dismissed suggestions that nursing graduates are struggling to find jobs in the SAR. He says there are hundreds of vacancies. Here's Wallis Wang again.
Trade truce 'does not reset China-US relations"
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A China strategist says an extension of the US-China trade truce by two months, does not mean relations between Beijing and Washington have been reset. Former senior Hong Kong official Andrew Leung was speaking after President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington last week. Leung says while some minor tariff carve-outs are expected, the two countries are unlikely to resolve their core differences going forward. He spoke to Elvis Yu.
Self-belief powers Chiu to Asian Games rowing gold
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Hong Kong, China rower Chiu Hin-chun says believing in himself helped him secure gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya. He won the lightweight men's single sculls event, after taking silver in Jakarta in 2018 and finishing third in Hangzhou in 2023. Chiu, who's now back in Hong Kong, told Janice Lo that despite falling behind at the halfway mark, his mentality and training helped him overcome the challenge. He also said that he aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Rugby captain Chloe Chan eyes Asian Games glory
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The Hong Kong, China women's rugby sevens team leave for Japan today to compete in the Asian Games, hoping to better or at least emulate their bronze medal from Hangzhou three years ago. Team captain Chloe Chan will play a crucial role in the squad's bid for glory. Chan has been one of Hong Kong's outstanding professionals over the years, even being recruited by Japanese side Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in 2025. She told Nazvi Careem that she played mostly tennis as a youngster before friends encouraged her to try rugby.
British police arrest several over alleged 'terrorist act'
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British police have made arrests after foiling an alleged “terrorist act” near a base used by the US air force. Police have said they believe the incident to be contained, but have not yet publicly stated who they believe was involved, with the investigation still in its “early stages”. Jamie Clarke reports.
Spain housing protesters maintain pressure on Sanchez
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Protesters in Spain are spending a second night camped out in the capital, keeping up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over the country’s housing crisis. Jamie Clarke reports.
Pope vows action on clergy abuse after meeting survivors
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The pope has pledged action on clergy abuse after meeting survivors in France. As Jamie Clarke reports, the pontiff has urged the Catholic Church to admit its own failings and heal its “deep wounds”.
Hong Kong, China strike gold in AG squash
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At the Asian Games in Japan, Hong Kong, China stand 11th in the medal table, after snatching a gold and a silver in squash, both in the same match. Raymond Yeung has more.
Hosts thrash Laos in Fifa Asean Cup opener
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Hong Kong, China breezed past Laos 4-0 to open their campaign at the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, was at the match at Kai Tak Stadium, which saw more than 18-thousand fans in attendance.









