Former Executive Council convenor Bernard Chan says Hong Kong is in desperate need to rebuild its image on the global stage. As Janice Lo reports, he says many people overseas still hold a negative view of the city after the social unrest in 2019:

The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, says it is high time for Hong Kong to step up efforts to promote its markets and attract more capital as the global investment environment gradually improves. He made the comment as he set off for a promotional visit to Europe. Damon Pang reports:

About half of Hong Kong's secondary students may not seek help when they face mental problems, according to a survey. As Charlie Chun reports, researchers are urging the government to set up a fund to promote awareness among young people:

Taxi drivers are getting to grips with a new penalty system for poor driving that took effect on Sunday. The system covers offences such as overcharging or refusing a hire. As Jamie Clarke reports, it is having mixed reviews from the people it targets:

The University of Hong Kong's medical school says it has developed the city's first AI-driven tool to predict cardiovascular diseases. According to the Centre for Health Protection, heart disease was the third most common cause of death last year, behind cancer and pneumonia. Todd Harding reports:

The government is launching its seasonal influenza vaccination programme this week. Eligible groups will receive a full or partial subsidy when they go for a jab. A family medicine consultant says the shots this year have been specially formulated to safeguard recipients against the prevalent flu strains. Matthew Luk from United Christian Hospital spoke to Charlie Chun about the details:

Over 100 cruise liners will be making port calls in Hong Kong in the coming months as the peak season approaches. They include a number of ships which have never sailed into the city. Damon Pang reports:

There are media reports that the US Commerce Department is going to suggest prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads. In other words, rather than just impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs, they could instead be banned. RTHK's Washington correspondent, Barry Wood, told Janice Wong that the implications of the proposal could be far-reaching:

Sri Lankans have elected a left-leaning lawmaker as the new president of their country. He claimed victory in a second round of counting as voters showcased their rejection of the old political guard. Jamie Clarke reports:

The high-end London department store, Harrods, has apologised over allegations that its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, raped and sexually assaulted several female employees. The Egyptian billionaire died last year at the age of 94. Lawyers representing the victims says Harrods has full culpability for the abuse and labelled Al Fayed a ‘monster.’ RTHK's UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Raymond Yeung that some 150 people had come forward to make claims:

Hezbollah and Israel appear to be spiralling closer to an all-out war. On Sunday, Hezbollah fired over 100 rockets across northern Israel, as Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Lebanon. A Hezbollah leader declared an “open-ended battle” was underway. The rocket barrage was in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon that killed dozens, including a veteran Hezbollah commander, and an unprecedented attack on the group’s communications devices. Jamie Clarke reports:

There is a new helper in early childhood education. As businesses around the world move to adopt artificial intelligence, schools are also trying to reap the rewards from what the technology can offer. At one nursery in Dubai, AI bots are being used along with traditional learning tools to nurture young minds. Azam Khan reports:

RTHK is launching a new series to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. “China Perspectives” looks at how reform and opening up have transformed the country. China's modernization drive has drastically improved people’s lives and built the world's second-largest economy. In this episode produced by Chloe Feng and narrated by Priscilla Ng, we look at how the growth of a popular restaurant chain over the past quarter of a century epitomized the China economic miracle: