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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:
Janice Lo and Tse Ben

2026-03-25
Wednesday

Now playing: Mainland official hails Boao Forum in Hainan
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Govt counsel explains site visit notification practice  Listenfacebook
The investigation into the Wang Fuk Court inferno continued on Tuesday, with the lawyer representing the government saying building inspectors notify contractors ahead of site visits out of practical necessity. The fire at the estate last November killed 168 people. Damon Pang reports.
Wang Fuk Court residents say no fire alarms sounded  Listenfacebook
The first residents of Wang Fuk Court to testify at the hearing said they did not hear any fire alarm when the blaze broke out. Wendy Wong has details.
Security chief Chris Tang clarifies NSL amendments  Listenfacebook
Security minister Chris Tang says amendments to the implementation rules of the National Security Law do not mean police officers can arbitrarily request people on the street to surrender their phone passwords. Frank Yung has more.
Govt ready to implement revised $2 fare scheme  Listenfacebook
The government says it has completed preparations to implement the revised $2 fare scheme. As Marcus Lum reports, this involved testing Octopus card readers used on public transport.
Mainland official hails Boao Forum in Hainan  Listenfacebook
A senior mainland official says this year's Boao Forum is even more meaningful because of escalating global geopolitical tensions. The theme of the four-day gathering is "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation". As Chloe Feng reports, it features about 50 seminars, roundtables and dialogue sessions.
Israel aims to seize southern Lebanon buffer zone  Listenfacebook
Israel and Iran traded more strikes, with at least six people wounded across four sites in Tel Aviv that were hit by Iranian missiles. Israel also says it will take control of a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon. It spells out for the first time the country's intent to seize territory amounting to nearly a tenth of Lebanon - as Jamie Clarke reports.
Displaced Lebanese seek refuge in Beirut safe houses  Listenfacebook
As Iran's war with the US and Israel rages on, a parallel conflict in Lebanon has forced more than a million people to flee their homes. Israel has ordered residents to evacuate, and its troops to demolish homes. Nazvi Careem with more.
Philippines declares 'national energy emergency'  Listenfacebook
The Philippines has declared a state of national emergency in response to the conflict in the Middle East, with the president saying there's an imminent danger to the country's energy supply. As Jamie Clarke reports, transport workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, with government subsidies only partially easing their burden.
NASA to cancel lunar orbit space station plans  Listenfacebook
NASA says it is cancelling plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit, and will instead use its components to construct a base on the moon's surface. Jamie Clarke with details.
Art can be unifying force, says Mideast gallery founder   Listenfacebook
A gallerist from the Middle East has described art as an essential force for unity, particularly amid the ongoing tensions in the region. Amid the uncertainty, Rarares Gallery - based in Dubai - returns to Art Central in Hong Kong this year. Founder Marina Baisel described the gallery's participation as an act of artistic conviction, navigating logistical hurdles to present works that speak directly to the contemporary global climate. She spoke to Hailey Yip.
Art Central deepens roots in largest ever show  Listenfacebook
One of Hong Kong's premier art fairs is here again, bringing together more than 500 artists from over 50 countries and regions. A top attraction t this year's Art Central is a large-scale installation by local new media artist Kaitlyn Hau. Titled "Recursive Feedback Ritual 0.01", the work is billed as her "continual exploration of the emotional, perceptual and technological dimensions of digital embodiment." Hailey Yip spoke with Hau.
Tourism Board aims to attract diverse range of visitors  Listenfacebook
The Tourism Board is aiming to allocate 75 percent of its resources overseas to attract a diverse range of visitors, including overnight high spenders. And an upcoming global campaign will include social media and overseas broadcasters. Haiyan Song, professor at the Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management, told RTHK's Backchat programme how the board's plan and new campaign can boost tourism in the city.
Three public columbaria to go monthly in niche grants  Listenfacebook
The government says that public niches will be allocated on a monthly basis from August, replacing the current annual allocation arrangement at three columbaria. Tsoi Ka-wai, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department's assistant director of grade management and development, told Wallis Wang that the change will be more convenient for applicants.
Cathay suspends Middle East flights until end of May  Listenfacebook
Cathay Pacific has extended its suspension of all passenger flights to and from the Middle East until the end of May amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Frank Yung has the story.
Truck driver dies in Tin Shui Wai accident  Listenfacebook
A container truck driver has died in a tragic accident in Tin Shui Wai on Tuesday night. Police said the incident happened at about 10.15 pm at an open parking lot near Tin Ha Road. Nazvi Careem reports.
Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season  Listenfacebook
Mo Salah is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. The reigning Premier League champions announced the Egypt star is set to bring down the curtain on a storied nine years at the Merseyside club, capping off a stint that saw him win eight major trophies. Nazvi Careem has more.

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