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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 02, 2025Donald Trump's 100 days in office / Shanghai Auto Show and EVs / May "Golden Week" tourism arrangemeOn Friday’s Backchat, we looked back at what US President Donald Trump has done in the first 100 days of his second presidency.From repatriating migrants to massive federal layoffs, and from tariffs to foreign policy, Trump has shaken his country an......more55minPlay
May 01, 2025Special holiday Backchat: Labour DayOn this Labour Day holiday edition Backchat, we looked at some of the main issues faced by workers in Hong Kong. We also talked about the abolition of the MPF offsetting mechanism, and find out how people can have better retirement protection.And ......more55minPlay
April 30, 2025Canadian election results / SME business sentimentOn Wednesday’s Backchat, we talked about the Canadian election results, as the Liberal Party's Mark Carney holds on to power and remains the country’s Prime Minister. The Liberal Party’s victory seemed uncertain a few months ago, but the return of D......more55minPlay
April 29, 2025Falling property prices / Climate change and food security / Liverpool's Premier League victoryOn Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at Hong Kong's property prices.The prices of residential homes in the city have declined for the fourth consecutive month, reaching their lowest levels in nearly nine years. Experts attribute this downturn to a combi......more55minPlay
April 28, 2025Anti-smoking law amendment proposals / Sports tech development / Polytechnic University's tourism sOn Monday’s Backchat, we talked about the government’s plans to tighten anti-smoking regulations.Authorities have proposed amending existing anti-smoking laws, which will include a ban on the possession and use of alternative smoking products, such a......more55minPlay
April 25, 2025CE John Lee's Zhejiang visit / Cathay Pacific's March performance / Housing trend report / Cinema DaIn the first part of Friday's Backchat, we talked about Chief Executive John Lee's visit to Zhejiang, where he met with representatives of six start-ups, otherwise known as the Six Little Dragons.The CE called for more cooperation between IT enterpr......more55minPlay
April 24, 2025Mainland AI curriculum / Early childhood development / Police CCTV traffic enforcement / The legacyIn the first segment of Thursday’s Backchat, we learned more about new reforms that are expected to boost mainland schools’ use of artificial intelligence.We also found out whether preschool education or parenting is more important for a young child’......more55minPlay
April 23, 2025Tariff updates / Return of Myanmar rescuers / Jelly cup ban proposals / Earth ForumIn the first segment of Wednesday’s Backchat, we looked at the latest tariffs-related development and discussed their implications for Hong Kong and the surrounding region.We then heared from members of the Hong Kong search and rescue team, who rece......more55minPlay
April 22, 2025Tariff updates / Tung Wah College's therapeutic VR project / Hong Kong Disneyland marks 20th anniveIn the first part of Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at the latest tariff-related developments and their implications on Hong Kong and the region.We also learned more about a new VR device designed to enhance the mental health of the elderly.And in ......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.