Premier Li Qiang has said that innovation-driven development is the key to China's long-term economic resilience and steady growth. His remarks came in his address at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos. Chloe Feng reports.

Chief Executive John Lee says a new cross-boundary banking arrangement that starts next month will make it easier for Hong Kong retirees living in Fujian and Guangdong to receive their welfare payments. Elvis Yu reports.

DAB lawmaker Elaine Chik has welcomed the new banking arrangement, saying that will encourage more elderly Hongkongers to reside in the mainland. She also urged the government to provide more support measures to make cross-border retirement more convenient. The lawmaker spoke to Elvis Yu.

A senior fire official has testified that the devastating fire that claimed 168 lives at Wang Fuk Court last November was not the result of a single error, but a catastrophic convergence of physical obstructions and systemic failures. The testimony was delivered on the second day of the fifth round of evidentiary hearings before the independent committee investigating the deadly Tai Po blaze. Hailey Yip reports.

The government says it will take a leading role in converting some village houses in the Northern Metropolis area into restaurants, retail shops or guest houses under a pilot plan to help drive the major development project. As Swara Kamble reports, these village houses are located in Yin Kong and Ho Sheung Heung.

Accounting firm EY has forecast that Hong Kong's initial public offering market would continue to rank number two globally in 2026, after holding on to second place for the first half of the year, behind the USA's Nasdaq. In its half-year report on global fundraising activities, EY estimated that 84 IPOs were expected in the SAR in the first half of this year, valued at nearly HK$210 billion, and up 92 percent year on year. Jacky Lai, spokesman for the firm's Hong Kong Capital Market Services, told RTHK that he's hopeful the SAR market would maintain its momentum in the coming months. He spoke to Chloe Feng.

An animal welfare group has rescued an injured juvenile crocodile after the reptile was found in a residential building in Sham Shui Po. Janice Lo reports.

Hong Kong has come in second as a Muslim-friendly destination in the Global Muslim Travel Index compiled by the world’s leading Halal travel organisation. To find out what makes Hong Kong Muslim-friendly, RTHK's Backchat programme spoke to Ilyas Mohammed Alex from the Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony.

Queen Mary Hospital has carried out 48 microsurgeries so far this year with the help of a robot assistant. Two of the procedures were the first in the world. Dr Velda Chow, clinical associate professor at the University of Hong Kong, spoke to Eugenia Ma about the benefits of robot-assisted microsurgery.

Tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department for designating it as a military-linked firm. The firm said no one on its boards has any military links, and stressed that its products are for civilian use. Azam Khan reports.

Western Europe remains in the grip of a heatwave. Extreme heat has claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, and shut schools and cultural landmarks. Forecasters have warned the soaring temperatures could persist until the end of the week. Jamie Clarke has more.

The United States has sought backing from Gulf allies for its deal with Iran to end their war. That’s as conflicting accounts emerge over the deal, prompting criticism in the US and the Middle East. Financial incentives for Iran, control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's parallel war in Lebanon have all been disputed, highlighting the fragility of the accord. Jamie Clarke reports.

The head of the World Health Organization says the global risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “remains low.” This reassurance comes after France confirmed its first case -- the first instance of the virus detected outside Africa. Jamie Clarke again.

Switzerland have snatched top spot in World Cup Group B with a 2-1 win over co-hosts Canada, as both countries ensured a spot in the knockout stages. Bosnia and Herzegovina, meanwhile, are in a strong position to progress into the next round after finishing third in the group. Nazvi Careem has more.