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.

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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....