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 Tse2024-11-13
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35 killed in Zhuhai after man drives into crowd Listen
President Xi Jinping has urged all-efforts to treat the dozens of people injured after a man rammed his car into a crowd at a sports centre in Zhuhai on Monday night, killing 35 people and severely injuring at least 43. As Jacqueline Guico reports, a suspect is now in custody.
Business leaders must promote the economy: CE Listen
Chief Executive John Lee has elaborated on the message given to business leaders by Xia Baolong, the top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Lee said they were told to show their love for the SAR and take concrete action to promote the economy. Kelly Yu reports.
Chief Executive John Lee has elaborated on the message given to business leaders by Xia Baolong, the top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Lee said they were told to show their love for the SAR and take concrete action to promote the economy. Kelly Yu reports.
'Better communication needed between govt and business' Listen
Commenting on the Shenzhen meeting, a former local delegate to the country's top legislature called for stronger communications between the government and the business community. Tam Yiu-chung also said officials can do more to support local enterprises. Vanessa Cheng has the details.
HK to push for membership of RCEP trade bloc Listen
Chief Executive John Lee says he plans to garner support for Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, during a high-level summit in Peru this week. Frank Yung reports.
'Harsher penalties for those who break construction safety laws' Listen
An electrical and building services engineer has called for harsher penalties for those who violated construction safety laws. Ho Wing-ip made the comment following the death of three workers in industrial accidents within the span of five days last week. Ho pointed out that a comprehensive report on enhancing construction safety has been in place since 2001, but he also told Elvis Yu why that has failed to prevent fatal incidents.
An electrical and building services engineer has called for harsher penalties for those who violated construction safety laws. Ho Wing-ip made the comment following the death of three workers in industrial accidents within the span of five days last week. Ho pointed out that a comprehensive report on enhancing construction safety has been in place since 2001, but he also told Elvis Yu why that has failed to prevent fatal incidents.
CE calls for mutual respect between HK and US Listen
On the return of Donald Trump as US president, John Lee called for mutual respect from the United States in its relationship with Hong Kong, saying bilateral trade is "beneficial" to both sides. The chief executive pointed to the massive economic benefits the US has derived from the SAR. Here's Frank Yung.
President Xi to attend Apec meetings in Peru Listen
Beijing has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend the Apec meetings this week in Lima. Xi is expected to sit down with his Peruvian counterpart and strike agreements to deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations. China is already Peru’s largest trading partner and the Chinese presence can be easily found across the South American nation. Raymond Yeung reports from Lima.
Azerbaijan leader calls out Western climate 'hypocrisy' Listen
Day two of the Cop-29 climate summit saw the president of hosts Azerbaijan use a keynote speech to lash out at Western critics of his country's oil and gas industry - calling them ‘hypocritical’. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged countries to meet their ambitious climate goals. Jamie Clarke has more.
Donald Trump nominates more staff to his Cabinet Listen
US President-elect Donald Trump says he is nominating former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA. Ratcliffe is the latest person to be named to the new administration. Meanwhile, lawyers for Trump have asked a judge in New York to throw out his 34 felony convictions relating to hush money payments that he made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. From Washington, RTHK's US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
Trump nominees include China hawks Listen
Brian Wong, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, told Azam Khan that some of Trump's recent appointments hold hawkish views on China.
Church of England leader resigns over child abuse scandal Listen
The head of the Church of England, known as the Archbishop of Canterbury, has resigned over his failure to report a prolific child abuser volunteering for the establishment. Justin Welby had initially refused to accept responsibility for the covering up of a decades-long abuse of boys and young men in the UK, Zimbabwe and South Africa. But he has now bowed to that pressure, as Jamie Clarke reports.
HK's ETF market will continue growing: FS Listen
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed confidence that Hong Kong's exchange traded-fund market will keep growing, and reinforce the city's status as an international financial centre. Kelly Yu reports.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed confidence that Hong Kong's exchange traded-fund market will keep growing, and reinforce the city's status as an international financial centre. Kelly Yu reports.
New initiative to promote sports science and medicine in HK Listen
The Hong Kong Sports Institute and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sports medicine and sports science in the SAR. As Hailey Yip reports, the move is aimed at enhancing better support systems for elite athletes.
Operation Santa Claus heralds the spirit of Xmas giving Listen
This year's Operation Santa Claus fundraising campaign kicked off on Tuesday with a ceremony in Tai Koo Place. The annual charity drive is jointly organised by RTHK Radio 3 and the South China Morning Post, and has been a fixture in the festive calendar since 1988. Here's a taste of the launch event ...