Best PL Presents Podcasts (2024)

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75 years of China-Russia ties / Lebanon developments: on the verge of an all out war? 54:59

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On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about China-Russia relations, as the two countries mark 75 years of bilateral ties. In a congratulatory message sent to his counterpart Vladimir Putin, President Xi Jinping said that China stood ready to deep...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Dementia / Ionospheric scintillation phenomenon 54:59

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about dementia. The Equal Opportunities Commission has released new guidelines encouraging employers to support workers with dementia and those caring for relatives with the handicap.This comes as the number ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Domestic helper wage increase / Hong Kong Creative Ageing Arts Festival 55:00

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On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the minimum wage for foreign domestic workers. Last Friday the government announced that the minimum pay rate would rise by $120 to $4,990 a month, a 2.5 percent increase, and on par with year-on-year co...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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National Day: a look into China's past, present and future 54:59

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On Tuesday's National Day edition of Backchat, we look into the nation's past, present and future as the People's Republic of China celebrates its 75th anniversary.In the first half of the programme, our newsroom colleagues look into the country's de...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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National Day "Golden Week" tourism predictions / Waterspout phenomenon / Clockenflap 2024 55:00

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On Monday’s programme, we’re discussing tourism ahead of the National Day "Golden Week". Businesses are bracing for an upsurge in visitors, with estimates showing that the city could welcome as many as 1.2 million Mainland Chinese tourists, a 10 per...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Sri Lanka's new President / Japan PM election 54:59

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On Friday's Global Focus, we're discussing Sri Lankan politics.People's Liberation Front leader and Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn as Sri Lanka's new President, at a time when the debt-ridden country recovers from the ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Pet ownership / Mooncake recycling initiative 55:00

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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

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

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

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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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Dangers of microplastics / School bullying survey 55:00

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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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