On Friday’s Backchat, Global Focus talks about Canada’s tightening immigration policies.

The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to lower the country’s immigration targets by up to 20 %, in a move it says will stabilise the housing and ...

On Thursday’s Backchat, we’re talking about Halloween, as the city’s nightlife spots and tourists attractions are gearing up for the celebrations.

From restaurants providing themed menus to costume shops competing to sell the most frightening outfits...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the rise in reports of sexual violence in Hong Kong.

Rape crisis centre RainLily has urged officials to reform the laws on sexual offences after the number of cases followed up by the centre almost double...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we’re talking about artificial intelligence (AI) development. The Hong Kong government released its first guidelines on artificial intelligence in the financial sector, in a move to promote AI integration in finance while addre...

On Monday’s programme, we’re talking about the future of the city’s wetlands.

In a report released last Thursday, government commissioned consultants have suggested creating a 338-hectares wetland park in Sam Po Shue, as authorities lay out conserva...

On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about Indonesian politics, as Prabowo Subianto took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy.

Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony last Sunday, the new leader and former military general pledge...

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the struggles faced by the city's social services NGOs.

A survey by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service found that nearly 86% suffer from staff shortages while 78% reported deficits, largely due to a d...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the ban on single-use plastics, with a six-month grace period having ended on Monday.

Restaurants are now prohibited from offering certain items of plastic tableware, and hotels can no longer give away pl...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the government's plan to provide three days of childcare leave per year to civil servants with children under the age of three.

The measure, which is expected to be introduced in April next year, will benef...

On Monday’s programme, we’re talking about the government’s push to lure foreign talent into the city. In his 2024 Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee announced expanding the list of universities under the Top Talent Pass Scheme to 198 by adding ...