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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.
August 23, 2024GLOBAL FOCUS - Thailand's new Prime Minister / Singapore-Malaysia economic zone project / E-gaming dOn Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about Thai politics, following the appointment of Paetongtharn Shinawatra as Thailand's new Prime Minister.The 37-year-old daughter of former PM Thaksin becomes the country's youngest ever leader and third me......more55minPlay
August 22, 2024Online scams targeting young people / PolyU Silicon Valley awardsOn Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the rising number of deception cases, with more than 20,000 reported in the first half of this year resulting in HK$4.4 billion in losses.Police said an increasing number of the victims were tech-savvy youn......more55minPlay
August 21, 2024HKMA's SME taskforce / Electric bus trial in Yuen LongOn today's Backchat, we're talking about the launch of a new task force to support small and medium-sized enterprises struggling to repay their loans.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority made the announcement in response to calls by business leaders to ......more55minPlay
August 20, 2024Poor eating among low-income residents / A look into the life of late French movie star Alain DelonOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about poverty alleviation and poor eating habits among low-income residents. A survey conducted by local NGO Food Grace revealed that a third of its 500 respondents were cutting back on the number of meals they at......more55minPlay
August 19, 2024Hotel, F&B and tourism performance / Newborn panda twinsOn Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about hotel, F&B and tourism performance in the city. Over 25 million tourists have visited the SAR since the beginning of this year, marking a 52 percent year-on-year increase in visitors. Among those, 19.3 mill......more55minPlay
August 16, 2024GLOBAL FOCUS - Ukraine's incursion into Russia / Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's resignationOn Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about Ukraine's incursion into Russia.Thousands of Ukrainian troops were deployed in the Kursk region over the course of this week, marking a significant escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war.Several countr......more55minPlay
August 15, 2024Re-defining "middle age" / Japan's mega-earthquake alertOn Thursday's Backchat, we'll be asking how long we should delay retirement, after a new survey found more than 80% of respondents want to keep working beyond the age of 65.Junior Chamber International suggested those aged between 50 and 75 should b......more55minPlay
August 14, 2024Olympic Games wrap-up / Astronauts stuck in and water discovery on MarsOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about sports development in Hong Kong, following the 2024 Paris Olympic Games which wrapped up on Sunday.Returning in stages, our athletes were given a triumphant welcome, with the main focus on fencing stars V......more55minPlay
August 13, 2024Blue collar workers' evolving expectations / Tree larvae infestationsOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about blue collar workers' evolving expectations. Citybus has just launched flexible contracts hoping to attract at least 100 new recruits, at a time when bus companies are struggling to hire new staff. Under the......more55minPlay
August 12, 2024Mainland's economic development / Behavioural study on Ocean Park pandaOn Monday's Backchat, we’re talking about economic reforms on the mainland. The head of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Xia Baolong called on the two SARs businesses to seize opportunities in the GBA and beyond, while highlighti......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.