The chief executive says Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is intended to enhance the well-being of the entire population and not merely to improve the lives of certain individuals. John Lee's remarks came during a radio phone-in programme, a day after delivering the blueprint and his annual Policy Address. Hailey Yip has this report.

Hong Kong’s overall manpower shortage is expected to narrow slightly to about 130,000 by 2028, according to labour chief Chris Sun. He said officials recently conducted a mid-term update of their manpower projection. Here's Hailey Yip again.

The government says institutions interested in building campuses in the Hung Shui Kiu University Town can begin submitting applications. It's one of the three university towns prioritised for development in the Northern Metropolis. Raymond Yeung has more.

The government says a new integrated city management system, with built-in artificial intelligence, will be used to improve day-to-day city management, and emergency response. Officials say they'll complete the first phase of development by the first quarter of 2028, while the full system will take six to nine years to mature. Azam Khan tells us more.

Future editions of the Hong Kong tennis Open could be staged at the Hong Kong Stadium. This might happen if the centre court at Victoria Park undergoes redevelopment. In his Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee announced that the administration will explore redeveloping the court into an "iconic all-weather, multi-purpose venue" capable of hosting large-scale sporting events and performances. Michael Cheng, president of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association, says the city will not stop hosting tour events during the redevelopment. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

Basketballer Ivan Yang and wushu athlete Lydia Sham will be the flag-bearers for Hong Kong-China, at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. This was announced by the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. Hailey Yip reports.

A man has been arrested after his wife was found dead with multiple stab wounds in their Heng Fa Chuen flat on Wednesday. Hailey Yip reports.

The head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned of considerable uncertainties over the city's future borrowing costs, though he noted its bad-debt ratio remains stable. This came after the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years, prompting Hong Kong's de-facto central bank to follow suit. Leading local banks HSBC, Bank of China and Standard Chartered, are keeping their lending and savings rates unchanged. Chloe Feng has details.

The chief executive says the government must keep financial sustainability, and the reasonable allocation of resources in mind, when formulating policy. In his Policy Address, John Lee outlined several measures to boost the fertility rate, including raising the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio from 90 percent to 95 percent for White Form family applicants with newborns. Elvis Yu reports.

A land expert says the attraction of homes in the Northern Metropolis will depend on when infrastructure and transport links are ready. Rita Li's remarks came after Chief Executive John Lee outlined details in the city's five-year plan and Policy Address to advance the housing and economic development of the mega project. The plan targets the construction of more than 70,000 housing units over the next five years, and increases the proportion of larger subsidised flats. Rita Li, who is Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Center at Shue Yan University, was speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme.

President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing, to provide strong support for the nation's modernisation drive. Marcus Lum has details.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, days before an expected meeting between their two countries’ leaders. Xinhua news agency has reported the pair discussed high-level interactions between China and the US. Jamie Clarke has more.

Sweden’s prime minister has submitted a letter of resignation following the announcement of a final vote count for Sunday’s election. It showed the country’s left-leaning opposition winning a narrow majority - as Jamie Clarke reports.

Public anxiety is mounting in South Africa after police recovered the body of a ninth woman east of Johannesburg in just two months. Violence against women remains one of the country's most deeply rooted social problems, despite years of government promises to address it. The deaths have renewed outrage over gender-based violence and inadequate public safety, as Jamie Clarke reports.

Mong Kok Stadium saw the opening round of the Asian Champions League Two, with Hong Kong Premier League winners Kitchee playing to a goal-less draw with South Korean side Gangwon in Group H. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has more on the action.

World No 18 Alexandra Eala from the Philippines is set to headline a 32-player singles draw at the upcoming Hong Kong Tennis Open. She has become a star in the Philippines after clinching her maiden WTA Tour title at the Washington Open in August. Elvis Yu reports.