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On Thursday's Backchat, we looked into the upcoming Wine and Dine Festival. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law, said the event, which will take place this October, will be enhanced and transformed into a premier platform for wi...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we started off with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent state visit to China, his second in as many years. A number of trade agreements were signed and both sides agreed on the importance of deepening diplomat...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we heard from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University about a new mobile app they developed to help people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia. We then spoke to an expert about what's being done to combat sexua...

On Monday’s Backchat, we indulged ourselves in the Asia+ Festival, which will be held in the city from September to November. The annual festival, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and now in its third edition, will...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the recent unveiling of a new regulatory framework for the ride-hailing industry, including requiring licences for ride-hailing operators. Chief Executive John Lee earlier said that the city should no longer del...

On Thursday’s Backchat, we learnt all about the development of Hong Kong's gaming and e-sports industry. A community consisting of over 150 local game studios, GameDEVA, will join the ChinaJoy exhibition in Shanghai in August. Chinajoy is the l...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we first dived into education amid the release of the latest DSE results. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority said a total of 16 students received perfect scores in the university entrance exams – up from ten ...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we first ventured into the medical world, after the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine said one of its 41 drugs under clinical trials for Hepatitis B may provide a cure for patients. We spoke to the head of the resea...

On Monday's Backchat, we spoke to the Construction Industry Council and found out what it's doing to tackle a shrinking and aging workforce. We then switched over to football. The Hong Kong Football Festival, which is coming up later this month, ...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked to a representative from Our Hong Kong Foundation to learn more about their proposal to reform the way the city handles end of life care. The foundation says current services are fragmented and predominantly focused on ...

On Thursday's Backchat, we took a look at how the government's new roadmap on Environmental, Social and Governance -- or ESG development -- for the logistics industry is being received by local businesses. The roadmap, which covers a three-year pe...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we first talked about a large-scale cancer support programme by the Jockey Club Charities Trust, which provided assistance to some 36,000 cancer patients and their givers since its launch ten years ago. A study by the The Uni...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, or PCPD, after it revealed eight new cases of privacy leaks. The watchdog said the violations stemmed primarily from employee negligence and failure to follow established pro...

On Monday's Backchat, we looked at the World Health Organization's call on governments to increase the prices of items like tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks to raise public revenue and cut chronic disease. We heard from experts about the feasibility ...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked to an expert about the risks associated with hiking, after a Hong Kong teenager tragically lost his life while climbing a Sichuan mountain. We also learned more about a new government scheme that will allow cars from G...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked into the latest tech developments in which AI could be seen going rogue. According to recent reports, AI chatbot models are becoming dangerous and showing disturbing new traits, picking up behaviour like deception, sch...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we talked about the government's decision to reposition various performance venues. The Hong Kong Coliseum, for example, will be designated primarily for concerts; while the Sha Tin Town Hall auditorium will be reserved for C...

On Tuesday's holiday edition of Backchat, we covered a wide range of topics, starting with a discussion about space exploration, to the need to adopt a mindful approach when using AI. We then found out from an expert about a children's activity book ...

On Monday's Backchat, we heard from experts about what came out of the World Economic Forum in Tianjin - also known as “Summer Davos”. Addressing the summit last week, Premier Li Qiang pledged that China will become a “consumption powerhouse” capab...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about the National Security Law and the significance of it, as Hong Kong marks the 5th anniversary of the promulgation and introduction of the legislation on June 30th. During a visit to the SAR earlier this month, Beij...

On Thursday's Backchat, we discussed the importance of weight management. A survey recently conducted by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology found that that around half of Hongkongers are overweight or obese, meaning they are at a significantly highe...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at blockchain infrastructure development in Hong Kong. Industry group Web3 Harbour and accounting firm PwC Hong Kong have outlined a blueprint to capitalise on blockchain growth through the development of "five key e...

On Tuesday's programme, we talked about the government’s drive to improve living conditions for people who live in subdivided flats. New regulations to be brought in will mandate basic requirements for shoebox flats – including on size, height, and...

On Monday's Backchat, we discussed Hong Kong's development as a global education hub. The SAR achieved the highest rate of improvement in Asia in the latest QS World University Rankings, with the University of Hong Kong rising six places to 11th glob...

On Friday’s Backchat, we explored what Hong Kong is doing to attract more Muslim tourists, as the SAR made impressive strides in the Global Muslim Travel Index and climbed from fourth to third place in the category of Muslim-friendly Destinations, by t...

On Thursday’s Backchat, we spoke to experts about Hong Kong's significant improvement in its competitiveness. The city has been named the third-most globally competitive economy in the world, climbing two places from last year, according to the 2025 ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we explored how Hong Kong can tap into the potential of social media, after e-commerce platform giant Xiaohongshu opened an office in the city, its first outside the mainland. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the new office...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we learned more about China's domestically developed AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft, which has officially entered mass production after receiving production certification from the Civil Aviation Administration last week. ...

On today's programme, we delved into the escalating tension in the Middle East. The United Nations is calling for restraint as Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire. China has also expressed concern and condemned Israel’s violations of Iran’s sove...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025, which is co-organised by the Highways Department and the Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation. The theme of the event is “Building Smart and Gr...

On Thursday's Backchat, we learned about what the SAR is doing to enhance its status as a green maritime hub. Just recently, Hong Kong successfully completed its largest single liquefied natural gas, or LNG bunkering operation and marked a significant ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we spoke to a music critic about local pianist Aristo Sham's outstanding performance, having recently won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Next, we talked to a dermatologist about two women who are believed t...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we took a deep dive into ocean conservation. Local authorities recently released over 83,000 juvenile fish into Hong Kong waters, as part of a string of events to enrich marine resources. The initiative tied in with the annu...

On Monday's Backchat, we learned more about slope safety as Hong Kong enters the rainy season. The government has launched numerous projects over the years to minimise the chances of landslides, resulting in a substantial drop in serious incidents. ...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about South Korean politics. The country new president Lee Jae-myung wasted little time holding his first cabinet meeting to focus on the economy, after winning the snap presidential election earlier this week. We spoke ...

On Thursday's Backchat, we talked about the government's takeover of the Tai Lam Tunnel in the New Territories. The tunnel recorded a surge in traffic after cheaper fees were introduced over the weekend. Transport Secretary Mable Chan said she hopes ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we ventured into space to find out more about China's latest mission. Last week, the Tianwen-2 successfully lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, and is now en-route to sample a near-Earth asteroid before embarki...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong is gearing up to welcome top artists, with K-pop sensation Blackpink set to hold two shows at Kai Tak Stadium in January next year. On top of that, the MAMA Awards are returning to the city after...

On Monday’s programme, we looked back at Manchester United’s recent Hong Kong tour. The Red Devils returned to the SAR after a 12-year absence, playing a friendly match against Hong Kong, China at Hong Kong Stadium on Friday. They secured a convincin...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the SAR government's measures to develop the silver economy. A working group has been tasked with coordinating policy efforts to boost consumption, promote gerontechnology, and enhance financial arrangements among s...

On Thursday's Backchat, we discussed the setting up of the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a number of senior international representatives will be attending a signing ceremony of the convention on es...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we looked at the police’s decision to issue new electronic penalty tickets for illegal parking and speeding offences from June 15. The force said under the new arrangement, drivers or vehicle owners will receive penalty notice...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked into the MTR's latest mishap, in which a power supply failure on the Tseung Kwan O Line disrupted services for over five hours during the evening rush hour last week. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan s...

On Monday's programme, we talked about the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service's decision to raise the minimum hemoglobin level required for female blood donors starting Tuesday - a standard that's not been touched for 30 years. We also tal...

On Friday's Backchat, we discussed the key highlights of this year's Global Prosperity Summit, which saw a gathering of local and international industry leaders to discuss how Hong Kong can act as a "super-connector" across sectors. We spoke to Execu...

On Thursday's Backchat, we talked to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, on her office’s latest advice on how best to protect personal data, especially in the age of artificial intelligence. We also found out from the CEO of the Hong Kong Joc...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we discussed fast-fashion and its impact on the environment. NGO 'Redress' has recently launched a campaign to encourage sustainable fashion, while another Hong Kong-based platform, Open Lab, has introduced an AI-powered syst...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, we looked back at Chief Executive John Lee’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait. The SAR leader led a business delegation to the two Middle Eastern countries earlier this month. He described the visit as a successful and fruitful one. A...

On Monday's Backchat, we asked liquor traders and bar owners how they're doing after the government reduced duties on high-alcohol-content liquor last October. Financial secretary Paul Chan earlier said that Hong Kong saw a 40 percent surge in spirit...

On Friday's Backchat, we found out more about the newly slashed quarantine time for cats and dogs coming from the mainland, amid calls by pet owners to ease travel restrictions. What are the new arrangements and requirements? How will this affect ef...