RTHK and TDM Sign MOU to Enhance Collaboration in Broadcasting and Cultural Exchange

RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) today (May 13) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Macao with Teledifusão de Macau, S.A. (TDM), committing to strengthen collaboration in areas including programme exchange and talent development. The Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan, also attended the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Administrative Council Meeting and exchanged views with broadcasters in the region.

The Vice President of the ABU and the Director General of the International Cooperation Department of National Radio and Television Administration, Ms Zhou Jihong, witnessed the signing of MOU betweenMs Kwan and the Director of the Executive Committee of TDM, Ms Lo Song Man. Under the programme exchange initiative, RTHK's productions such as the large-scale documentary "Lin Zexu: Beyond the Humen Opium Destruction", which recounts the deeds of a national hero, and "Hong Kong Stories: Master In The House 2", showcasing Hong Kong's craftsmanship, will be broadcast in Macao. Meanwhile, TDM's programme on historical figures of Macao will be aired in Hong Kong.

Ms Kwan stated that RTHK hopes the memorandum will further deepen co-operation with TDM, deepen mutual understanding between audiences in Hong Kong and Macao, and strengthen public appreciation of history of the nation. She pointed out that RTHK has actively expanded its collaboration network, establishing partnerships over the past year with broadcasters in Malaysia, Vietnam, Guangdong, and Guangxi etc. Leveraging Hong Kong's advantage of connecting the Mainland and the world, RTHK programmes have reached audiences across different regions. She reaffirmed RTHK's commitment to telling the good stories of the country and promoting Chinese culture.

During her visit, Ms Kwan also attended the 121st ABU Administrative Council Meeting, where she exchanged views with broadcasting professionals from various countries and regions. RTHK has been an active participant in the ABU, serving as a member of the Administrative Council for over 20 years. RTHK will host the ABU Robocon 2026 this August in Hong Kong, bringing together over 300 elite engineering students in teams from 15 Asia-Pacific countries and regions. As the largest university-level robotics competition in the Asia-Pacific region, the ABU Robocon serves as a premier platform for technical excellence and ingenuity. By hosting this international event in Hong Kong, RTHK aims to foster greater exchange and collaboration among young people in engineering, technology and innovation across the region.

RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $4.3 million at airport

Hong Kong Customs on May 7 detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air parcel at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and seized about 11 kilograms of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market value of about $4.3 million.

Customs on May 7 inspected an air parcel, declared as a chessboard and arriving in Hong Kong from France, at HKIA. Upon inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected ketamine in the parcel. After follow-up investigations, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation today (May 13) and arrested a 19-year-old man in Wong Tai Sin.

The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (May 14).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $4.3 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $4.3 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases