Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Carol Musgrave and Ben Tse2024-07-05
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Two arrested for allegedly kidnapping boy, 3 Listen
Police say they have arrested two women for allegedly kidnapping a three year-old boy in Tseung Kwan O for crypto ransom. The boy has been found unharmed. Elvis Yu with the details.
'More measures on the way to enhance life for non-Chinese residents' Listen
Chief Executive John Lee says more measures are on the way to make life easier for non-Chinese residents of Hong Kong. Anne Chan reports.
CS attends UN Human Rights Council meeting Listen
Chief Secretary Eric Chan has attended a United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. Acting as the deputy head of China's delegation, he emphasised that the one country, two systems principle has been the cornerstone of the SAR's long-term prosperity and stability. Azam Khan reports:
Two dead dolphins found on Pui O Beach Listen
The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation has retrieved the carcasses of two dolphins from Pui O Beach on Lantau, to find out why they died. The foundation said one was a newborn, while the other was a severely decomposed adult, measuring 2.4 metres. Dolphin Conservation Society chairman Taison Chang told Anne Chan that the dolphins were likely to have died in the ocean before being washed up onto the beach.
Difficult to identify cause of dolphin deaths: Ocean Park Listen
The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation says it is almost impossible to find out the cause of death for the two dolphins stranded on Pui O Beach on Lantau due to their decomposition status. The foundation said one was a newborn, while the other was a severely decomposed adult of 2.4 metres in length. Its Assistant Scientific Manager Dr Edgar Leung says the dolphins may have died over a week ago, making the diagnosis difficult to be carried out. But he told Elvis Yu that the team was able to identify the species of the dolphins.
Stop hiking public service fees: Third Side Listen
The political party Third Side has called on the government to freeze fares and charges because of the economic downturn and poverty. Natasha Ho reports.
Find alternative ways to get govt revenue: Third Side Listen
Political party Third Side has called on the government to freeze public service costs, such as MTR, electricity and university fees, in light of serious poverty and economic downturn. It said the rise in prices will increase the burden on the underprivileged population in the city. Caspar Wong, the vice chairman of Third Side, warned that price increases for essential services would trigger a chain reaction. Wong spoke to Natasha Ho:
Govt to tender one residential site this quarter Listen
The government says one residential site will be put on sale for the current quarter. But as Natale Ching reports, no commercial sites will be made available, with the office market continuing to suffer from high vacancy rates.
'Dozens entered HKU business school on fake documents' Listen
The dean of the University of Hong Kong's business school, Cai Hongbin, says at least 30 people had cheated their way into the school through the use of false documents. More from Todd Harding:
Tarmo Peltokoski named new HK Philharmonic music director Listen
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski has made history, becoming the youngest music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. He will succeed Dutch maestro Jaap van Zweden from the 2026-27 season. Hailey Yip tells us more.
Xi: World standing at the crossroads of history Listen
President Xi Jinping says the world is again standing at the crossroads of history. And he urged members of a regional body to ensure security in the face of a real threat from the Cold War mentality. Tom McAlinden reports.
Starlux hopes to add more Hong Kong-Taipei flights Listen
A Taiwan-based airline is to operate flights to Hong Kong with two round trips daily, from July 16. As Frank Yung reports, Starlux plans to increase its service to five return flights later.
Extreme heat to continue across China Listen
The nation's weather agency expects extreme heat to persist across the country this summer as climate change pushes global temperatures higher. Aaron Tam reports:
UK election exit polls show Labour landslide Listen
Britain has voted in a general election, and polls have now closed. Exit polls show that Labour is set for a landslide win. Voting took place for all 650 MPs in the lower chamber of parliament. This year also saw a record 4,515 candidates. Peter Anderson, our correspondent in London, says based on two early results, Nigel Farage's Reform Party may also be diluting Conservative seats.
HK windsurfer Ma says Olympic berth dream come true Listen
Windsurfer Mui Ma says going to the Olympics has always been her dream since she was little, and having earned the qualifying ticket to Paris 6 months ago gave her the edge to prepare new tactics and techniques for the biggest race of her life. Hailey Yip reports: