Evening News on TV32 - Oct 19

RTHK - Oct 19, 2026

Top stories for Monday, Oct 19, 2026 - Paul Chan says he's ready to show visiting Apec finance ministers what Hong Kong has to offer. - The mainland posts stronger-than-expected growth in the third quarter. - Curfews are ordered in France after a weekend of rioting and looting.

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