RTHK：Video News podcast

#News #Hong Kong #RTHK.HK #RTHK #Video News

42:14

Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

RTHK：Video News

Series home•Feed

Video news from Hong Kong and around the world.

19 episodes

RTHK：Video News

updated about 2 hours ago

Series home•Feed

Video news from Hong Kong and around the world.

19 episodes

#News #Hong Kong #RTHK.HK #RTHK #Video News

All episodes

1
Frederick Ma says tariffs also offer opportunity

2 hours ago

—

The newly appointed chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Frederick Ma said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump's policy measures have significantly impacted global trade, presenting both challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Ma, who has been in office for two weeks, said that Trump's tariff measures have reduced business certainty and investment willingness, ultimately hindering economic development. However, he said that Hong Kong plays a vital role as a super connector given that the SAR is a free port. "Since he took office, certainty has definitely decreased a lot. Many people say they won't invest in this environment. The tariff measures have affected many aspects in trade," he said. "Where there is crisis, there is also opportunity. Hong Kong is actually a good place because we do not have tariffs. The volume of goods going to the US is decreasing. "Since the government started developing in Asean and Middle Eastern markets, trade with these regions has grown rapidly within these past few years. We need new thinking to 'go global' under these circumstances." Ma also said that the council is assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in identifying emerging markets, including potential opportunities in Africa. "We must diversify. Can we explore places like Africa? Africa is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. It has a large population, and some of its countries are developing well," he said. "We need to discover more new markets to help SMEs in their supply and industrial chains." Ma urged businesses to move beyond past successes, stressing the need to strengthen digital capabilities and leverage e-commerce opportunities.…

1
No arrests made from joint collusion probe: Chris Tang

1 day ago

—

No one has so far been arrested in the first known joint operation between Beijing's office overseeing national security matters in Hong Kong and the local police force, Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Saturday. The Office for Safeguarding National Security had requested assistance from the force's National Security Department for a probe into suspected collusion with foreign forces, including by arranging interviews with people involved in the case. "Those who were being interviewed could be suspects, or witnesses, or someone who could provide information. I want to emphasise that we have not arrested anyone so far," Tang told a Commercial Radio programme. The minister also noted that Beijing authorities were empowered under the city's home-grown security legislation to ask SAR officers for support, to determine if a situation was one of three exceptional circumstances laid out in Article 55 of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Article 55 of the law stipulates that the Office for Safeguarding National Security can exercise jurisdiction if a case is determined to be complex due to the involvement of a foreign country or external elements, or is considered a "serious situation" where the SAR government is unable to enforce to law effectively, or counter a "major and imminent threat to national security". "This time, we have helped to arrange some interviews. Under the current circumstances where Article 55 has not been invoked, the Hong Kong police are responsible for carrying out law enforcement," Tang said. "In order to determine whether there is such a situation, Beijing's office relied on our legal assistance, which was normal and reasonable." National security police recently warned that the mobile app "Reversed Front: Bonfire" has been deemed to be seditious and those who have downloaded it or provided funds to its developer may be in breach of the security legislation. The security chief said the app had shown the "viciousness of soft resistance", adding that it aimed to "corrupt the minds of young people".…

1
Sports arbitration test run to start at year end

1 day ago

—

The deputy secretary for justice on Saturday said the government will launch the pilot scheme for sports dispute resolution at the end of this year. Horace Cheung told an RTHK radio programme that preparation work was almost complete and that the government would soon be sending out requests for a sports arbitration group. "The pilot scheme will last for two or three years. So we need to look for a group to help us manage it. Therefore we shall issue an invitation in June and we hope that interested arbitration groups will submit proposals as soon as possible. Members of the working group will then help us select a suitable organisation to manage the scheme," he said. Cheung said that, in addition to a strong track record, the arbitration group would also have to have close contact with the sports sector and be able to promote sports dispute resolution both domestically and abroad. The deputy justice chief said commercial sporting disputes, such as those related to athletes' contracts and portrait rights, were unlikely to be covered by government subsidies under the scheme.…

1
'Vigilance needed for AI-driven security threats'

1 day ago

—

Hong Kong must be on constant guard against emerging national security threats, Chief Executive John Lee has warned, saying rapid and incessant advances in artificial intelligence could present completely new challenges to the territory. The CE said in his first three years in office, Hong Kong has so far been successful in safeguarding national security against "foreseeable" threats. The territory’s defences have recently been bolstered by new subsidiary legislation to the SAR’s home-grown national security law, with authorities saying the newly-implemented clauses better enable them to address threats amid a complicated geopolitical situation. However, Lee said constant advances in technology present a stiff challenge. "For example, no one knows how artificial intelligence will affect espionage activities, so we have to adapt to the situation," he said. "We cannot take things lightly and must have a bottom-line mentality. At a time of rapid and profound change – especially in terms of technological development – we must keep a close watch on new vulnerabilities in terms of national security." Lee also underscored the need to strengthen intelligence gathering and training to better enable authorities to counter emerging threats. The chief executive also spoke about the upcoming Legislative Council elections in December, stressing that anyone eligible is free to challenge for a seat – so long as they put Hong Kong’s interests first. He said the city must continue to adhere to the "patriots governing Hong Kong" principle. "No one anywhere has ever said ‘I’m running for office because I’m a traitor.' That’s not an election platform I’ve ever heard of," Lee said. "It is very reasonable that anyone who would betray the country and sell out Hong Kong’s interests should not be involved in governing Hong Kong." But for those who prioritise the interests of the country and the SAR, he added, the sky is the limit.…

1
SAR to target markets with 'the best returns': CE

1 day ago

—

Hong Kong should set its sights on markets with "the best returns in the shortest time" as the government connects with more countries and regions around the world, the city's leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee said while many private businesses have started seeking new markets to diversify risks amid the Sino-US tariffs war, there's a need for his administration to do the same. "There are just so many different parts of this world that we can do good business and build relations with. I'll expand my network. I'll not just focus on one or two countries or markets," he said. To generate the best returns for Hong Kong, it should look for potential markets that are mutually attractive, the CE said. He added they must also place emphasis on the country and the SAR. Lee has made several overseas visits, including to Asean countries and the Middle East, to help promote the city. On possible future trips, he said there's room to develop trade with South American countries, and the Central Asia region also has potential. Belt and Road countries are also under the administration's radar, according to the city's leader. He acknowledged the presence of both "supporting forces" and "counter-currents" in the SAR's charm offensive. "[When] the counter-current is against me, if I still want to swim in that direction, I swim double fast, I make double the effort. I'm asking everybody in the government to double the effort, tell Hong Kong's true story," Lee said. The CE added that Hong Kong must work hard to continue attracting investment and professionals from outside the territory. "Investment is something that drives changes, investment is also something that drives talents to come and talents to remain, because investment leads to actual business," he said.…

1
CE vows new ways to fast-track Northern Metropolis

1 day ago

—

Chief Executive John Lee has vowed to find new ways to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, saying there is a “burning urgency” to transform the area into a new housing hub and engine for economic growth. In a media interview in the run-up to his third anniversary in office, Lee said his administration will leave no stone unturned in expediting the ambitious project to create an integrated, 30,000-hectare hub in the northern New Territories that’s expected to accommodate 2.5 million residents and and providing some 650,000 jobs. "This is one-third of Hong Kong's geographical area. It is also a place to house one-third of our population," Lee said. "That's a clear policy I'm making now for my government team: to develop the Northern Metropolis faster for living and the development of [innovation and technology], and ensuring that industries will develop and grow." To make that happen, Lee said authorities would take reference from construction methods used in the mainland and consider the need to get support from outside the territory for certain projects. The government will also seek more opinions on fast-tracking the progress of the project during public consultations for his upcoming Policy Address in September, he said, adding that his new blueprint would focus on economic development and tackling livelihood issues. The CE said he would muster all his strength during his time in office to work on the project, but wouldn’t be drawn on whether the initiative should continue under the same leadership. Lee stressed that good policies will continue to proceed regardless of who's in power, as every government and chief executive would be wholly devoted to advancing the city’s interests. The chief executive also said he’s satisfied with his current governing team, having brought in two new principal officials – culture, sports and tourism minister Rosanna Law and transport and logistics chief Mable Chan – six months ago. "Following the appointments of two new ministers, I feel that the entire team's governing philosophy is in very good alignment with my requirements," he said. "So far, I'm satisfied with them, and I believe their performance will continue to meet my standards."…

1
Second policy statement coming soon on digital assets

2 days ago

—

Financial Secretary Paul Chan signalled on Friday that the government will soon release the second edition of the policy statement on the development of digital assets as part of efforts to capitalise on rising interest in such financial products. The policy statement will focus on the integration of financial services as well as innovation, he noted. Chan made the remarks at the Caixin Summer Summit 2025 in Admiralty, saying it is essential to explore ways of utilising digital finance to better support the development of the real economy, including in finance and cross-border financial services. "Financial innovation is where we must win to become a financial powerhouse," he told participants. "We have introduced the licensing system for digital asset trading platforms and stablecoin, and are advancing regulatory arrangements for custody and over-the-counter trading. "This month, we will release the second policy statement on the development of digital assets in Hong Kong, focusing on the integration of financial services and innovation, as well as the expansion of application scenarios for digital assets." Chan also said the Hong Kong interbank offered rate might remain low for a period of time – due to a surge in capital inflows to the city as global investors scale back on US dollar-denominated asset holdings and reallocate their investment portfolios. He said the city offers a stable environment for investors amid complicated geopolitical landscape, adding that the government is also proactively attracting more leading mainland enterprises to list in the SAR to support their overseas expansion plans.…

1
Airlines scramble to stay out of new war area

2 days ago

—

Airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan on Friday after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, Flightradar24 data showed, with carriers scrambling to divert and cancel flights to keep passengers and crew safe. Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice, and Israel's air defence units stood at high alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran. Israeli flag carrier El Al Airlines said it had suspended flights to and from Israel. Iranian airspace has been closed until further notice, according to state media and notices to pilots. As reports of strikes on Iran emerged, a number of commercial flights by airlines including Dubai's Emirates, Lufthansa and Air India were flying over Iran. Air India, which overflies Iran for its Europe and North American flights, said several flights were being diverted or returned to their origin, including ones from New York, Vancouver, Chicago and London. Emirates and Lufthansa did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Iraq early on Friday closed its airspace and suspended all traffic at its airports, Iraqi state media reported. Eastern Iraq near the border with Iran contains one of the world's busiest air corridors, with dozens of flights crossing between Europe and the Gulf, many on routes from Asia to Europe, at any one moment. Flights steadily diverted over central Asia or Saudi Arabia, flight tracking data showed. Jordan, which sits between Israel and Iraq, closed its airspace several hours after the Israeli campaign began. "The situation is still emerging – operators should use a high degree of caution in the region at this time," according to Safe Airspace, a website run by Opsgroup, a membership-based organisation that shares flight-risk information. Several flights due to land in Dubai were diverted early on Friday. An Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai was diverted to Istanbul and a flydubai flight from Belgrade diverted to Yerevan, Armenia. Budget carrier flydubai said it had suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel and a number of other flights had been cancelled, rerouted or returned to their departure airports. Qatar Airways cancelled its two scheduled flights to Damascus on Friday, Flightradar24 data shows. Airspace in the Middle East last year was crossed daily by 1,400 flights to and from Europe, Eurocontrol data show. (Reuters)…

1
Motorcyclist killed in Tsing Sha Highway collision

2 days ago

—

A motorcyclist died early on Friday after being struck by a medium goods van on Tsing Sha Highway. Police received a report at about 8.39am that a motorcyclist travelling towards Kowloon was hit just before entering Nam Wan Tunnel. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The 66-year-old van driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. Around an hour earlier, a five-vehicle collision occurred on Tsing Ma Bridge during the morning rush hour, with one car ending up on top of a taxi after being rear-ended. The force was notified at around 7.36am of the crash involving four cars and a taxi on the airport-bound fast lane. Police said three drivers were transported to Yan Chai Hospital after sustaining minor injuries in the chest, foot and neck.…

1
Trump appeals 'extraordinary' National Guard ruling

2 days ago

—

The Trump administration slammed a judge's "extraordinary intrusion" on presidential powers after he ruled that the decision to send the California National Guard to protest-hit Los Angeles was "illegal". The ruling by US District Judge Charles Breyer ordering Donald Trump to return control of the reserve force to California's governor Gavin Newsom infringes on the president's authority as commander-in-chief, the Department of Justice said in an emergency appeal on Thursday. The administration has asked the court to rule on its appeal within hours. Newsom, however, was quick to celebrate the victory – a much-needed win in just one of several fronts that wealthy, Democratic California is currently fighting against the White House. "Donald Trump will be relieved of his command at noon tomorrow," Newsom said in televised comments after Breyer's ruling was issued. "He is not a monarch, he is not a king, and he should stop acting like one," the 57-year-old Democrat said. Protests over the immigration crackdown first began in Los Angeles on Friday, and were largely confined to just a few blocks of the sprawling city. Damages include vandalism, looting, clashes with law enforcement and several torched driverless taxis. Trump, who has repeatedly exaggerated the scale of the unrest, deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines to Los Angeles despite the objections of local officials, claiming that the city was "burning" and they had lost control. It was the first time since 1965 that a US president deployed the National Guard over the wishes of a state's governor. Critics have accused Trump of a power grab. (AFP)…

1
'Coming public flats popular due to urban locales'

2 days ago

—

The Housing Authority on Friday said it expects the more than 2,700 flats set to be rolled out soon under the Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme will be popular among buyers. The subsidised units, including 2,576 new flats at Wang Chi Court in Kowloon Bay, will be rolled out in the third quarter of 2025. Speaking on RTHK, the chairwoman of the authority's subsidised housing committee, Cleresa Wong, said the flats will be sold at a 40 percent discount to market value, and that the prices were set after taking into consideration people’s affordability. “The estate is in urban areas, located on Wang Chiu Road in Kowloon Bay, with convenient transport nearby," she said. "It is also within a well-developed community, so I believe the flats will be popular.” Kowloon East lawmaker Frankie Ngan said the scheme will benefit tenants affected by the Choi Hung Estate clearance. “For residents who have lived at Choi Hung Estate for decades, it’s a good opportunity to purchase a home this time as the new estate is only a street away from their previous community,” he said. Lawmaker Tony Tse from the architectural, surveying, planning and landscape sector said people on higher incomes will have more incentive to purchase the subsidised units instead of renting now that the legislature has passed a bill criminalising serious abuse of public housing.…

1
LA raids fury spirals as Democrat senator handcuffed

2 days ago

—

California's stand-off with US President Donald Trump's administration ratcheted up after a sitting US senator was on Thursday handcuffed and forcibly removed from a press conference on immigration raids that have spurred days of protests. The shocking incident, which came after the Republican president sent troops into Los Angeles over the objections of local and state officials, was swiftly slammed by furious Democrats who said it "reeks of totalitarianism". Video footage shows Senator Alex Padilla, a Democrat, being pushed from the room at a federal building in Los Angeles as he tried to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the raids. "I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary," he said as two men grappled with him in front of journalists. Footage filmed by Padilla's staff outside the room shows the senator being pushed to the ground and handcuffed. Democratic-led California is currently embroiled in battles with the White House on several fronts, with Governor Gavin Newsom branding Trump "dictatorial" as his lawyers prepared to face off with the administration over the deployment of 4,700 troops to the city. "If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question... you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day labourers out in the Los Angeles community," Padilla said later. The incident "reeks of totalitarianism," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, calling for an investigation. "Trump and his shock troops are out of control," Newsom posted on social media, while Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass called the incident "abhorrent". The White House hit back, claiming it was a "theater-kid stunt" and claiming without evidence that Padilla "lunged toward Secretary Noem". Noem slammed Padilla's interruption as "inappropriate." A Homeland Security spokesman said she later met with the senator for 15 minutes. Noem was addressing reporters after almost a week of protests in Los Angeles ignited by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. (AFP)…

1
Israel launches attack on 'nuclear sites' in Iran

2 days ago

—

Israel on Friday said it had carried out attacks on Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons, with reports from Iran saying the strikes have resulted in casualties, including the chief of the country’s Revolutionary Guard Hossein Salami. The official IRNA news agency said residential buildings in the Iranian capital Tehren were hit, naming neighbourhoods in multiple locations in the capital. State TV reported that children were among those killed in the attack on Tehran. Reports also say blasts were heard in Natanz city in Iran's central province of Isfahan, where a key nuclear site is located. "Loud explosions were heard in Natanz", which hosts one of the main uranium enrichment facilities, state TV reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack on Iran would continue for as long as it takes. "This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," Netanyahu said in a video statement, naming the operation "Rising Lion". "We struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility at Natanz... We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme," he said, adding that Israel had also hit Iranian nuclear scientists "working on the Iranian bomb". Reuters quoted an unnamed Israeli defence official as saying that the strikes have likely killed members of Iran's general staff, including the chief of staff and several senior nuclear scientists. In the wake of the attack, Israel declared a state of emergency, closing its airspace, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying retaliatory action from Tehran was possible following the operation. "Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Katz said. An Israeli military official added that the Israeli army believed that Iran had the ability to strike Israel "any minute". Air traffic was halted at Tehran's main international airport Imam Khomeini, while neighbouring Iraq has also closed its airspace and suspended all flights at all airports, state media reported. The Chinese embassy in Iran told Chinese citizens in the country that the security situation is “severe and complicated”, and urged them to pay close attention to developments and further enhance security awareness. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, warned Iran not to respond to Israeli strikes by hitting American bases, saying Washington was not involved. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said in a statement. "Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel." The strikes on Iran came hours after US President Donald Trump publicly said Israel should not do so, saying that this would ruin chances for a peacefully negotiated solution. A sixth round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program had been scheduled between the United States and Iran on Sunday in Oman. "Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense," Rubio said, without offering support or criticism of the strikes by the close US ally. However, the top Democrat on the US Senate Armed Services Committee sharply criticised Israel for the strikes, accusing it of putting the region and American forces at risk. "Israel's alarming decision to launch airstrikes on Iran is a reckless escalation that risks igniting regional violence," Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island said in a statement. (Agencies) _____________________________ Last updated: 2025-06-13 HKT 10:19…

1
One survivor after Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad

3 days ago