On Monday's Backchat, electronic road pricing. The Government  has published plans to charge motorists in Central , with the aim of reducing traffic congestion. It covers 14 streets from Hollywood Road to the harbour,  including Queen's Road Central, D...

On Friday's Backchat, Cathay Pacific. The flagship Hong Kong carrier has announced its acquisition of the budget rival airline company Hong Kong Express for $4.93 billion. Is this good news for consumers, for Hong Kong and for Cathay itself?

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On Thursday's Backchat, the vacancy tax. More details have emerged on how the Government intends to fine developers who leave finished units unsold.If owners of first-hand private residential units have been issued with the occupation permits  fo...

On Wednesday's Backchat, human rights in Hong Kong. Amnesty International HK has published a report warning that our human rights situation is in 'rapid decline' after several incidents including banning election candidates, the outlawing of the Natio...

On Tuesday's Backchat, more on the 'Fugitive Offenders' controversy. 21 legal academics from the Scholars' Alliance for Academic Freedom last month initiated a signature campaign against the Government's proposed law change, worrying that fugitives wou...

On Monday's Backchat, are we ready for climate change? The Hong Kong Observatory predicts that up to 7 typhoons will affect us this year, and there's an 80% chance that this will be in the top 5 all-time hottest years. What should we be doing in th...

On Friday's Backchat, family business and succession. Hong Kong's second richest Lee Shau-kee has announced his retirement and is planning to hand over his business to his sons. Li Ka-shing and Stanley Ho have also been handing over the reins. By ...

On Thursday's Backchat, are you feeling happy about Hong Kong? A survey from the HKU public opinion programme suggests that confidence in the future of Hong Kong is at its lowest since 1994. Peoples' trust in the Governments here and in Beijing has dro...

On Wednesday's Backchat we will talk about the Lantau Tomorrow Vision. Secretary for Development Michael Wong estimates that the reclamation project will cost $624 billion, more than half the city's reserves, and the most expensive infrastructure ...

On Tuesday's Backchat, public and private on the waterfront. The Government and the Harbourfront Commission agree that working with the private sector is the best way to revitalise the waterfront. The FS has promised $6 billion for extending and enhanc...