Best Hong Kong Current Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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Halal friendly tourism in Hong Kong / Airport passenger numbers and Cathay's new routes 55:00

6h ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the development of Halal tourism in Hong Kong.Community leaders have called on the government to do more to attract practicing Muslim visitors by adding more prayer rooms and Halal certified restaurants. Th...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 29:43

10m ago29:43

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Hong Kong prepares to welcome giant panda pair Finland zoo sends back 'costly' giant pandas Tourism trade unhappy over Golden Week tour bookings DAB: Make HK a halal-friendly tourist destination Sharp rise in people caught bringing in restricted fo...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Financially struggling gym operators: time for the sector to re-invent itself? / Flying car trial pl 55:00

12h ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about the financial viability of fitness chains. From the sudden closure of Physical Fitness to one of its competitors facing civil action over alleged unpaid rents, the city's gyms are experiencing rough times,...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 46:34

1d ago46:34

46:34

China unveils stimulus measures to boost economy Expert says measures may offer sentiment boost Local, mainland stocks rally after China stimulus measures CE says Hong Kong ready for 1.2 million Golden Week visitors Top mainland official affirms wo...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Taxi driver penalty system / Passenger altercation on London-bound Cathay flight 55:00

11h ago55:00

55:00

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the The Taxi-Driver-Offence Points (TDOP) Ordinance which just took effect.Under the new rules, drivers will be disqualified from driving for up to six months if they accumulate 15 or more points within tw...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 43:11

3d ago43:11

43:11

Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds of people in Lebanon Govt mulls prosecution against Tai Tam villa owners Lawmakers inspect construction of Kai Tak Sports Park Offers to be made to 200 non-locally trained nurses New eco-friendly coating keeps build...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Calls to relax university language requirements / Seasonal flu vaccination drive 54:59

12h ago54:59

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On Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about university admission requirements. Local students who wish to gain a university spot need to attain at least Level 3 in both English and Chinese in order to be admitted, a requirement some school principals ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 42:57

4d ago42:57

42:57

Former Exco convenor says HK needs to rebuild image Finance chief kicks of promotional European tour YMCA calls for fund to support students' mental health Taxi demerits system comes into effect HKUMed develops AI tool to predict heart disease Sea...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Mass electronic device attacks in Lebanon / Social start-up initiative 55:00

6h ago55:00

55:00

On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about the mass electronic device attacks targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah.Two simultaneous detonations of electronic devices used by members of the Iran-backed militia left at least 32 people dead -- including 2...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 52:53

7d ago52:53

52:53

Probe finds faulty plane engine could have caught fire 'Maintenance instructions for fuel hose may be problematic' Police chief defends officer over fatal shooting Local banks cut lending rates following Fed cut 'Rate cut should boost property tran...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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China's retirement age increase / Rise in Group B Streptococcus virus cases 54:59

8h ago54:59

54:59

In our main topic today, we're talking about China’s decision to raise its retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years. Starting next year, the retirement age will be gradually raised to 63 for men, 55 for women in blue-collar jobs and 58 ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 41:00

8d ago41:00

41:00

Hezbollah devices explode again in Lebanon Top diplomat labels China 'greatest challenge in US history' Vice premier says China ready to boost ties with UK Japanese student stabbed in Shenzhen China commemorates 918 Incident Tourism board unveils ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Pet ownership / Mooncake recycling initiative 55:00

3h ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's post mid-autumn public holiday Backchat, we're talking about all things related to pet ownership in Hong Kong. A survey conducted in March found that owners were spending on average close to HK$700,000 on their pets during the lifespa...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sino-Japanese relations and the September 18 incident / Mid-Autumn Festival 55:00

11h ago55:00

55:00

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about Sino-Japanese relations, ahead of the 93rd anniversary on Wednesday of the incident which led to China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.The bombing by Japanese forces of a section of railway ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 41:27

10d ago41:27

41:27

Airlines advised to improve communication with passengers Ex-Fitness members cautioned over re-signing with Healthy Hoteliers, F&B expect slow Mid-Autumn Festival Lawmaker unveils Golden Chopsticks competition Hiring sentiment remains caution in Ho...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Labour protections surrounding construction workers / SpaceX first ever spacewalk 55:00

12h ago55:00

55:00

9:05am-9:45am: Labour protections surrounding construction workers9:05am-9:45: Colin Cohen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at law firm Boase Cohen & Collins9:30am-9:45am: Lam Chung Sing, Lawmaker, The Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions9:45am-...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 43:09

11d ago43:09

43:09

Police shoot knife-wielding man in domestic dispute Police pledge to boost efforts against 'deepfakes' New emergency system helps detect vulnerable students Hundreds of Physical Fitness staff seek help over wages SoCo calls for review of labour imp...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Democrat vs Republican debate on Radio 3 55:00

10h ago55:00

55:00

On Friday's Global Focus, we talked about US politics, ahead of the Presidential elections in November.Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump took to the stage for their first ever TV debate on Tuesday, two months af...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 33:51

14d ago33:51

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Physical Fitness branch reopens under new name Govt criticises UK report on SAR as "despicable" Man dies after industrial oven falls off truck Arrests made after fake mooncakes seized Patient fights for life after X-ray machine malfunctions Thousa...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 53:01

15d ago53:01

53:01

Two directors of shuttered gym chain arrested Hong Kong slams US moves against SAR trade offices Spain urges EU to reconsider tariffs on Chinese EVs CE lauds economic benefits from Belt and Road Initiative Survey shows prevalence of bullying in pri...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Dangers of microplastics / School bullying survey 55:00

13d ago55:00

55:00

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the impact microplastics on our lives. A study by Greenpeace found that traces of microplastics were showing up in animal excrement, prompting environmentalists to sound the alarm bell on the contamination...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 47:33

16d ago47:33

47:33

Complaints and rumours abound over gym chain closure Annual study sounds alarm over teen suicide rates To Kwa Wan restaurant closed after tourists fall ill High Court agrees to hear challenge over inmates pants CE pledges support to young entrepren...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Family offices and philanthropy / US probe on airline mileage programs: time to regulate? 55:00

2d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to attract more family offices and turn Hong Kong into an international centre for philanthropy. Speaking at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2024, Chief Executive John Lee said that his adm...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Mega events / Demolition of Cha Kwo Ling squatter village 54:59

3d ago54:59

54:59

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the ongoing mega events programme. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the aim is for Hong Kong to forge greater connection between major sports events, festivals and conferences, and encourage so-called "w...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 41:55

17d ago41:55

41:55

Complaints rise over shuttered Physical gym chain Legal challenge filed over trousers for female inmates Lawmakers to launch survey over illicit cigarette use 'Technology is ready to mark duty-paid cigarettes' Microplastics found in wild animal fae...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Rising property demand / Hong Kong's typhoon resilience 55:00

16d ago55:00

55:00

In the first half of Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the latest developments in property. Rents in the city are expected to reach record high numbers according to analysts, with new arrivals and prospective buyers fuelling demand for flats. I...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 45:04

18d ago45:04

45:04

China tops medals table as Para Games end in Paris CE praises spirit of Hong Kong's para athletes Hundreds turn out to greet Olympic swim star, Haughey Wide variety of mega events expected in Hong Kong 'Difficult' for fitness chain customers to rec...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 42:06

20d ago42:06

42:06

HK spared major damage from Super Typhoon Yagi HK calm and peaceful because Yagi kept its distance: expert Hainan on emergency footing for Yagi Boccia stars golden again for Hong Kong at Paralympics China pledges US$50billion financing, 1m jobs for...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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GLOBAL FOCUS - China-Africa summit / Pope's Asia visit 55:00

7d ago55:00

55:00

On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus will discuss Sino-African relations. Leaders from over 50 African countries and the United Nations are gathering in Beijing to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, discussing matters ra...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 54:30

22d ago54:30

54:30

Union complains imported labourers being exploited 'Hotline needed to help probe workers' complaints' Cathay cancels a further 22 flights over engine glitches Observatory considers T8 as Yagi approaches Policeman charged with taking HK$1.1 million ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Top Talent Pass Scheme expansion calls / PolyU's mental health scheme 55:00

18d ago55:00

55:00

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about proposed changes to the Top Talent Pass Scheme, which has already received more than 70,000 successful applicants. Authorities are considering expanding the list of 184 institutions whose graduates can app...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Renaming of the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence / Issues on Airbus A350 Rolls Royce engines 55:00

9d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's Backchat, we're learning more about new exhibitions at one of the city’s museums. The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence was officially renamed on Tuesday, to include the War of Resistance in its title, and coinciding with the Victor...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 44:25

23d ago44:25

44:25

Cathay begins repair of planes with engine faults Flight engineer assures passengers over CX repairs Govt hopes volunteering will help new arrivals adapt Revamped war of resistance museum opens Exhibit shows role of East River Column guerrillas Ne...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 54:49

24d ago54:49

54:49

Cathay grounds A350 fleet over engine glitch Customs officer dies after vehicle falls into sea Housing chief unveils age-friendly public housing 'Double ageing' of public housing and its tenants Hong Kong adds two Paralympic golds to medals haul L...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Kai Tak Sports Park / 33,000 new electric vehicle charging stations 54:59

10d ago54:59

54:59

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're looking ahead to the completion of the Kai Tak Sports Park, due early next year. Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said that preparations were underway for the grand opening of the $30 billion facility in the first qua...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 50:01

25d ago50:01

50:01

John Lee tours future Kai Tak Sports Park On-the-spot fine for people caught feeding wild pigeons IT chief calls for greater investment in tech sector Financial Secretary heads 'Down Under' to boost ties Survey shows fifth of students have anxiety,...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Upcoming leadership elections in Macau / Vulnerable newborn hospital care team 55:00

11d ago55:00

55:00

On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the latest political developments in Macau, ahead of the Chief Executive election in October. Former senior Macau head judge Sam Hou-fai formally declared his plan to run for the city’s top post, days after ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 49:05

27d ago49:05

49:05

Former Stand News editors convicted on sedition charges One convicted, six acquitted in landmark terrorism case Group calls for more heatstroke prevention for workers Survey highlights job vacancies in real estate, development Workers advised to ke...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Safety of war reporters / US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan's China visit 54:59

21d ago54:59

54:59

On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about the safety of journalists reporting from war zones.Ryan Evans, a safety adviser for Reuters, was killed last Saturday in a missile strike at the hotel he and his team were staying. Two of the agency's r...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 48:11

28d ago48:11

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Officials probe conservation worker's death One man cleared over Yuen Long attacks Rare otters sighted in Ng Tung River in Sheung Shui Panda twins might meet the public in February Top officials discuss possible Xi-Biden phone call Ex-Macau top ju...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Surge in school applications from Mainland families / Hong Kong's first Sardine Festival 54:59

22d ago54:59

54:59

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about local school admissions. Public secondary schools are seeing a surge in applications from mainland students, with some already full as a result. Analysts attribute this to a range of factors, from new tale...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 46:08

30d ago46:08

46:08

Wang Yi meets US security advisor Sullivan in Beijing HKU trials blasting cancer cells with sound waves Shockwave treatment could be used for most cancers Govt urged to support parents and help boost birth rate 'Alarming' to see fewer mothers wanti...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Octopus JoyYou card discounts / Australia's "right to disconnect" law 55:00

30d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about a special promotion involving the personalised JoyYou Octopus card, aimed at encouraging activity for the elderly and boosting local spending. For a two-week period starting from Wednesday, card holders ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 44:23

1M ago44:23

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Beijing says HK should tell a good China story Integrate the spirit of plenum into everyday life: CE Ex-Legco secretariat chief named as CUHK vice president 'Govt must control provision of land' Property analyst sees significant latent demand for h...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Third plenum seminar / Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov 54:59

24d ago54:59

54:59

In the first part of Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the significance for Hong Kong and the country of the Chinese Communist Party's recent third plenary session, which focused on reform and modernisation.Chief Executive John Lee has called ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Property market update and HKJC land controversy / IB measures against timezone cheating 55:00

27d ago55:00

55:00

On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the state of Hong Kong’s property market. Home buyers are forfeiting their deposits in record numbers amid expectations of a further fall in flat buyers. But rentals have rebounded to their highest level in ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 42:59

1M ago42:59

42:59

Retailers, social workers appeal to CE for support Govt urged to look out for subdivided flat tenants FS says weaker HK dollar may boost retail sales World first remote surgery conducted on pig in HK 'Help SEN children adjust to social settings' H...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

Five HK people believed dead in Thai plane crash Jockey Club given go-ahead to redevelop sports complex Lawmaker seeks more clarity on HKJC housing plan 'Cruise industry may not recover until after 2026' Call for greater Chinese, Western medicine c...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Thailand's new Prime Minister / Singapore-Malaysia economic zone project / E-gaming d 55:00

24d ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 39:09

1M ago39:09

39:09

Sports Institute reviews athletes' funding scheme Crowds cheer HK Olympians on open-top bus parade Housing Society rents to increase by 10 percent Monastery staff suspended over alleged animal cruelty 'Driverless vehicles will lead to job redistrib...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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