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In the first segment of Thursday's Backchat, we discussed ways to better combat animal abuse. Lawmakers and animal welfare groups say there's a need to beef up penalties for animal cruelty for a stronger deterrent effect. They also said there are loop...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we talked about the development of the internet industry. Speaking at the World Internet Conference Asia Pacific summit which concluded yesterday, the director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Zheng Yan...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, we discussed eco-tourism development in Hong Kong. Authorities have invited interested parties to submit development proposals for eco-tourism sites across the territory, including the former Lamma quarry site, Tsim Bei Tsui,...

 On Monday's Backchat, we discussed the 10th National Security Education Day. Observed on April 15 each year, this day aims to raise public awareness about the various national security threats — and educate the public on how to guard against them. ...

On Friday’s Backchat, we looked into the latest developments in Hong Kong's real estate market. The second quarter of this year presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, with anticipated declines in Grade A office rents, a surge in hotel transa...

On Thursday's programme, we looked into what Hong Kong is doing to attract creative industries. At a ceremony earlier this week, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced that the administration aims to draw in more cultural enterprises and promote co...

 On Wednesday's Backchat, we discussed obesity rates in the region. A study from the mainland's National Health Commission has raised alarm bells, predicting that by 2030 — 65 percent of China’s population could be classified as overweight or even o...

US President Donald Trump earlier rolled out sweeping tariffs targeting most countries, including some of America’s closest allies. Analysts have called this move the most protectionist action taken by a US government in a century. Despite growing c...

On Monday’s Backchat, we discussed the government’s plans to prohibit the smoking and possession of e-cigarettes from the second quarter of next year, with the ultimate goal of putting in place a total ban on the products — including in private venues....

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked into the psychological well-being of Hong Kong's youth. In its annual report, the Department of Health revealed some improvement in the 2023/24 academic year compared to the year before, but cautioned that the situat...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we delved into Hong Kong’s role as a regional aviation hub. French aeronautics firm Elior recently announced its intention to develop Asia’s first aircraft parts processing and trading centre in Hong Kong. The company signed a...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked about the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in over 2,000 fatalities and leaving many more missing. The disaster is among the worst in the country’s modern history. The earth...

On Monday’s Backchat, we looked back at Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament that was held over the weekend.  In an electrifying final, Argentina's men's team defeated France 12-7; and in the women's tournament, the Kiwis maintained their dominance for t...

In the main part of Friday's Backchat, we discussed the government's latest hospital reforms. Starting next year, patients receiving non-critical and non-emergency care at accident and emergency wards at public hospitals will be required to pay HK$40...

In the first part of Thursday's Backchat, we spoke to the HKTDC about an improvement in local exporters' confidence despite escalating trade tensions between the United States and its major trade partners. In our main segment, we discussed the import...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked into the issue of organ donation.  The city recently achieved a milestone — with an all-time high of 400,000 people having signed up for the Centralised Organ Donation Register. Health Minister Lo Chung-mau said wh...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at how to better facilitate the needs of visually-impaired individuals who rely on guide dogs to take them out and about. This comes after a Tin Hau restaurant apologised last week for barring guide dogs, which were a...

On Monday’s Backchat, we talked about the newly passed cybersecurity law. Lawmakers approved a bill designed to protect the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures across several sectors including banking, healthcare, and telecommunications. Und...

 In the first part of Friday Backchat, we're discussing the resumption of Israel's strikes on Gaza, putting an end to a two-month ceasefire deal between the Hebrew State and Hamas. The Israeli military has launched deadly airstrikes and sent troops b...