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Global Perspective is an annual series in which documentary makers from around the world (including RTHK) bring together stories that offer unique perspectives and thoughts on a single theme. This year's theme is "Old School, New School".
"The Sunday Smile" is a new English-language radio programme for primary school children. It gives a unique opportunity for children and parents to practice their English together. Starting from 14 December every Sunday morning from 9:00am to 9:30am, the show will feature fun educational segments, competitions with prizes, cool music, and contemporary stories.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said a deeply unpopular new law that raises the retirement age was necessary and would enter into force by the end of the year. "Do you think I enjoy doing this reform? No," Macron said in a rare television interview. "But there are not a hundred ways to balance the accounts ... this reform is necessary…
The government on Wednesday tabled a bill to the Legislative Council that would allow the chief executive, rather than the courts, to decide whether overseas lawyers can take part in national security trials. The proposed amendments to the Legal Practitioners Ordinance follow an interpretation of the national security law by the National People's C…
Security chief Chris Tang said on Wednesday that Hong Kong needs to keep in place its ban on the wearing of face masks at public gatherings because of the national security risks the city faces. The ban was introduced through emergency laws during the 2019 protests. At a Legco meeting, lawmaker Stanley Li asked Tang whether people could get away wi…
Chinese University researchers say they’ve developed a new, non-invasive way to treat gastric acid reflux, potentially sparing patients the need to undergo surgery or take medicine for life. A team from the university’s engineering and medical faculties created an electronic stent that can be inserted through the patient’s mouth into the oesophagus…
Culture minister Kevin Yeung said on Wednesday that it was the distributor's decision to drop the screening of a British slasher film from local cinemas. Yeung told reporters that he only learnt from the news in recent days that "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” had been pulled by the distributor. "The distributor eventually decided not to show th…
Motorists using the Cross-Harbour Tunnel will be paying twice as much for a rush-hour crossing by the end of the year after the government on Wednesday announced plans to accelerate congestion charging as it retakes control of the Western Harbour Crossing. Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung said officials wanted to speed up changes to the toll system…
Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Wednesday that punishments will follow if the government finds anybody breached rules over the playing of the national anthem at an ice hockey tournament in Bosnia last month. The organiser of the competition recently apologised for playing a 2019 protest song for the Hong Kong team after struggling to download a r…
Government leaders from Hong Kong and Guangdong have held their first in-person conference in four years, sealing agreements in areas such as technology, healthcare and finance. The talks on Tuesday took place in the Central Government Offices, with a Hong Kong delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee, who co-chaired the talks with Guangdong Gove…
Saudi Arabia, home of the holiest shrines in Islam in Mecca and Medina, has announced that the fasting month of Ramadan will start on Thursday. The kingdom's supreme court ruled on Tuesday evening that the Islamic calendar month of Shaban, which precedes Ramadan, will end on Wednesday, meaning Ramadan will begin the following day, the official Saud…
Sri Lanka must not allow entrenched corruption to undermine a bailout for its bankrupt economy, the IMF said on Tuesday after signing off on a US$3 billion loan for the crisis-hit nation. The International Monetary Fund approved its long-delayed rescue programme on Monday after China, the South Asian island's biggest bilateral lender, offered debt …
The Executive Council on Tuesday approved a decision to link the MTR's fare formula directly to the railway company's property profits, which means the more it earns, the smaller the fare hikes will be. Currently, fare changes are calculated by a formula, which takes into account factors such as the inflation rate and a wage index of transport work…
A construction worker died on Tuesday after falling from height at a building site on Anderson Road in Sau Mau Ping. The accident happened at around 10.30am. The man was unconscious when he was taken to United Christian Hospital, where he was later declared dead. The Labour Department said it was investigating the accident. Earlier this month, the …
National security police on Tuesday arrested lawyer and former legislator Albert Ho on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Sources say Ho is accused of interfering with a witness while on bail. At around 11am, he was led away in handcuffs by officers in Tin Hau. In September 2021, Ho was charged with inciting subversion, along with fello…
Hong Kong’s cheap street food culture and famous two-meal rice boxes have long relied on the use of disposable plastic tableware. Figures from the Environmental Protection Department show more than 82,000 tonnes of plastic and polyfoam diningware were disposed of in 2021. But with the passage of legislation, it is hoped single-use plastic in the ci…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to offer "solidarity and unwavering support," Japan's foreign ministry said. Kishida is the last G7 leader to visit the war-torn country and has come under increasing pressure to make the trip, as Japan hosts the groupin…
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that he is confident Hong Kong will not be affected significantly by the fallout from the rescue deal to save troubled Swiss bank Credit Suisse. Speaking ahead of the weekly Executive Council meeting, Lee said he is aware of the crisis and the support provided by several major central banks. "Credit Suisse's…
President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit to Russia. A welcoming ceremony was held upon Xi's arrival. The president said the visit would give "new momentum" to bilateral ties. "I am confident the visit will be fruitful and give new momentum to the healthy and stable development of Chinese-Russian relatio…
Firefighters had to help trapped passengers out of a double-decker bus after it smashed into a road divider in Mei Foo on Monday, leaving some 40 people injured, with the driver later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The accident happened at around 9.40am, when the route 290A KMB bus hit the divider on the busy Ching Cheung Road near Nob…
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I’ve got a great show for you today all about Hong Kong. We’ll be starting with a bit of history to find out just how our city started. Then we’ll have some Fun Facts as you learn a little bit about the city in which we live. And finally we’ll be endin...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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The Ocean / Stunning Sports (20-9-2020)
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I’ve got a great show lined up for you today, starting with a bit of Exploring Earth, as we dive deep beneath the surface of the ocean. Then we’ll be joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that we’ll have some fun on Stunning Sport...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Tea / The World of Lux 13-9-2020
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I’ve got a great show lined up for you today starting with a bit of a history as we learn a bit about tea. After that, we’re joined on the Sunday Stage by students just like you. Then we’ll be enjoying some more hot tea around the world on Fantastic Fo...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Magnets / What’s that animal 6-9-2020
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We’ll be starting off the show with a bit of Fun Facts as we learn a bit about magnets. Then we’re joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that, we’ll be playing a game of What’s that animal! And finally we’re ending the show with a...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Japanese Jazz / Sushi 30-8-2020
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We’ve got a great show lined up for you today as we explore the culture of Japan. Starting off with a musical journey into Japanese Jazz. Then we’ll be enjoying some Sushi through history on Fantastic Food. We’ll also be joined on The Sunday Stage by s...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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What’s that Animal / The World of Lux 23-8-2020
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On today’s show we’ll be starting with a game of What’s that Animal. Where you have to guess the animal sound I’ll be playing, hint, today might be a bit easy. Then we’re joined on the Sunday Stage by students just like you. After that we’re exploring ...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Speed Cubing / Wacky Words 16-8-2020
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We’ll be starting off with a bit of Stunning Sports as we check out something called Speed Cubing. After that we’re joined on The Sunday Stage by students just like you. Then we’ll have some fun with Wacky Words as we learn about pesky silent letters. ...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Fashion / Fantastic Food 9-8-2020
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I’ve got an exciting show lined up for you today, starting with some Fun Facts. As we learn a bit more about the history of Fashion. Then we’re joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that we’re enjoying a piece of chocolate on Fant...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Time Travel / What’s That Animal 2-8-2020
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We’ll be starting off today’s show with a bit of Exploring Earth as we learn about Time Travel. After that We’ll be joined on The Sunday Stage by students just like you. Then we’ll have a game of What’s That Animal where you have to guess the animal so...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Ice / The World of Lux 26-7-2020
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On today’s show we’ll be talking a bit about ice. As we dive in the history of ice harvesting in Fantastic Food. We’ll also learn some cool facts about ice in Fun Facts. Then we’ll be joined on the Sunday Stage with some students telling a great story....Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Ancient tombs / The Olympic games 19-7-2020
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On today’s show, I’ll be starting by going back in time to learn a bit more about some ancient tombs. Then we’ll be joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that, we’ll learn a bit about the Olympic games on Stunning Sports. And fina...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Stunning Sports / Fantastic Food 12-7-2020
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We’ll be starting off today’s show with a bit of Stunning Sports as we head to India to check out one of their exciting new sports. Then we’ll be joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that, we’ll test our hunger on Fantastic Food....Radio Television Hong Kong által
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The history of Medicine / The World of Lux 5-7-2020
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The first thing up on today's show is a trip back in time. As we learn a little bit about the history of Medicine. Then we’ll be joined on The Sunday Stage by students just like you. After that we’ll continue our medical journey on Fun Facts. And final...Radio Television Hong Kong által
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Fantastic Food / Fun Science (28-6-2020)
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I’ll be starting off today’s show with a bit of Fantastic Food as we get a bit spicy. Then we’re joined by students just like you on The Sunday Stage. After that we'll be joined on the Sunday Stage by students just like you. Then we’ll test the limits ...Radio Television Hong Kong által
