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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).Have your say by cal... more
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.
May 30, 2025Silver ecomomy / Occupational health and heat / Gut healthOn 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......more55minPlay
May 29, 2025International Organisation for Mediation establishment / "Quit in June" anti-smoking campaign / AirpOn 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......more55minPlay
May 28, 2025Digitised penalty ticket system roll-out / International Healthcare Week / Inflight food recycling iOn 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......more55minPlay
May 27, 2025MTR Tseung Kwan O line disruption / ASEAN SummitOn 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......more55minPlay
May 26, 2025Updated blood donation requirements for females / Japanese star Kōki's Hong Kong tourism campaign /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......more55minPlay
May 23, 2025Global Prosperity Summit 2025 / Elderly pain alleviation study / Schizophrenia Awareness WeekOn 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......more55minPlay
May 22, 2025Latest privacy protection advice / HKJC's global rebrand / Tourism hotspot developmentOn 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......more55minPlay
May 21, 2025Circular fashion initiatives / Hung Shui Kiu transit system / Audible traffic signal revampOn 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......more55minPlay
May 20, 2025CE John Lee's Middle East visit / China's renewable energy development / AFTEC creativity projectOn 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......more55minPlay
May 19, 2025Liquor import surge / Measures to strengthen logistics sectorOn 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......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.