Radio Television Hong Kong's News Roundup programme presents a review of the news from 6 October 2026, with the page showing a time of 19:45 HKT. The programme provides detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news, the international situation and other news, keeping close to the latest hot topics.
Chief Executive John Lee said he has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation into floor slab reinforcement at detached houses at One Stanley in Repulse Bay not conforming with the drawings, and to strengthen legal regulation requirements and penalties for building works overall; the Buildings Department is conducting a serious investigation. The independent commission of inquiry into the Tai Po Wing Fuk Court fire is expected to submit its report by month-end. He said that after the commission submits its report, reforms will be rolled out as soon as possible and accountability pursued.
Why read this: The Chief Executive gave updates on two investigations, covering the One Stanley rebar issue and the Wing Fuk Court fire, and set out the Development Bureau's monitoring role and reporting timetable.
The Legislative Council will hold a three-day joint debate starting tomorrow on the motion concerning Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the new Policy Address. Chief Executive John Lee said he hopes the public will pay greater attention to and follow the Legislative Council debate, and better understand the significance and importance of the Five-Year Plan.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yiu said Radio Television Hong Kong will strengthen its role as a public broadcaster, telling the stories of the nation and Hong Kong from a Hong Kong perspective. Director of Broadcasting Roy Yiu said Radio Television Hong Kong has made adjustments in response to audience habits, including strengthening news and current affairs content on RTHK Television, enhancing the public's understanding of "one country, two systems", and assisting the government in disseminating information.
The nomination period for the general election of the Election Committee subsectors begins tomorrow (7 October) and ends on 20 October, with the election to be held on 22 November. Electoral Affairs Commission Chairman Justice Patrick Luk Kin-hong visited the Electoral Officer's office at the Government Headquarters in Tamar on 6 October to learn about the process for receiving nomination forms and the venue preparations. Candidates must submit their forms in person during the nomination period and pay a deposit of HK$1,000. Nomination forms must be signed by at least 5 voters of the relevant subsector.
The rebuilt Huanggang Control Point is expected to come into service in the fourth quarter. Eligible Hong Kong residents can, with immediate effect, enrol to use the "co-verification" automated channels through the Immigration Department's "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile application. The new control point will have 134 "co-verification" automated channels and 68 traditional manual counters. After enrolling, travellers need only queue once and present their travel document once to complete the immigration clearance procedures for both Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Eligible persons aged 14 or above can also enrol for the "face clearance" service at the same time when they register.
Why read this: The announcement sets out the specific eligibility of persons who may enrol and the ways to complete the process, and includes figures such as the number of channels at the new control point, helping readers check whether they can use the service and how to register.
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Abby Choi's mother Cheung Yen-fa, cross-examined by the defence in the High Court, testified that the Kadoorie Hill property was not funded by her former father-in-law Kwong Kau, that she had no interest in it, and that she had long stated she was ready to hand over the property at any time. She explained that the flat was then used as a residence for Abby Choi's children, was a short-term investment, and that the registration arrangements were made after discussion.
Why read this: Court questioning centred on the registration arrangements and funding dispute over the Kadoorie Hill flat. Cheung Yen-fa's testimony explained the use of the flat and her statement that she was ready to hand over the property at any time, helping readers understand the arguments on both sides.
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The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority's basic operating deficit for the 2025/26 financial year widened to HK$998 million, up 30 per cent year-on-year. Chief Executive Betty Fung said visitor arrivals exceeded 17 million last year, up 13 per cent year-on-year, while ticket and sponsorship revenue each rose 30 per cent, with operating revenue expected to increase next year. The first residential development in the West Kowloon Zone 2B area will be tendered in the first half of next year, with no inclination to build nano flats.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Hong Kong on 2 October, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in areas including fintech and digital assets, cross-border regulation, use of local currencies in the region and capital market connectivity. The two sides will set up a joint working group to promote compliant cross-border stablecoin applications, and explore establishing a link between Hong Kong's CMU and Malaysia's RENTAS.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Hong Kong on 2 October, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in areas including fintech and digital assets, cross-border regulation, use of local currencies and infrastructure interconnection within the region, and capital market connectivity. The two sides will establish a policy-focused joint working group to promote compliant cross-border stablecoin application scenarios in both places, and explore establishing a link between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Central Maturity Facility (CMU) and Malaysia's RENTAS.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yiu-han said the government has not reduced its investment in the social welfare sector, and will try innovative approaches to address Hong Kong's ageing population. In his address at an event, he said the new Policy Address devotes considerable space to matters concerning the social welfare sector, and the government is sparing no effort in investing in elderly care, caring for disadvantaged communities and helping those in need. He also encouraged the social welfare sector to make good use of artificial intelligence, saying he was full of expectations for innovative measures.
The Lands Department announced that Kerry Properties won the residential site on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin for over $4.308 billion, a price far above the upper end of market expectations, at over $20,738 per square foot of gross floor area. The site's tender closed last Friday, attracting 10 tenders, with a maximum gross floor area of nearly 208,000 square feet and an estimated provision of about 250 units. The developer is required to build an elderly neighbourhood centre branch and a comprehensive community mental health centre branch and hand them over to the government free of charge.
Why read this: The price was far above the upper end of market expectations, at over $20,738 per square foot of gross floor area, which can be checked against the 10 tenders received when the tender closed to gauge the level of competition.
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