Best Hong Kong Current Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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First Harris interview++Germany Deportations++Gaza-Polio+Basel-Eurovision 1:56

18m ago1:56

1:56

Im "Ö1 Mittagsjournal" gesendet am 30.08.2024.

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Friday 49:05

3h ago49:05

49:05

Former Stand News editors convicted on sedition chargesOne convicted, six acquitted in landmark terrorism caseGroup calls for more heatstroke prevention for workersSurvey highlights job vacancies in real estate, developmentWorkers 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

4h 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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EU-Israeli minister sanctions++Hong Kong journalists++Telegram 3:13

2h ago3:13

3:13

gesendet am 28.08.2024/Ö1 Mittagsjournal

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Thursday 48:11

1h ago48:11

48:11

Officials probe conservation worker's deathOne man cleared over Yuen Long attacksRare otters sighted in Ng Tung River in Sheung ShuiPanda twins might meet the public in FebruaryTop officials discuss possible Xi-Biden phone callEx-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

6h 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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West Bank++Gaza Hostage++Ukraine Plan++Pacific Security++UK Europe 2:45

2h ago2:45

2:45

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 28.08.24

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Wednesday 46:08

4h ago46:08

46:08

Wang Yi meets US security advisor Sullivan in BeijingHKU trials blasting cancer cells with sound wavesShockwave treatment could be used for most cancersGovt 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

12h 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

1d ago44:23

44:23

Beijing says HK should tell a good China storyIntegrate the spirit of plenum into everyday life: CEEx-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

9h 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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Ukraine++Solingen++Middle East++Telegram 2:28

1h ago2:28

2:28

Im "Ö1 Mittagsjournal" gesendet am 26.08.24

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

8h 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

3d ago42:59

42:59

Retailers, social workers appeal to CE for supportGovt urged to look out for subdivided flat tenantsFS says weaker HK dollar may boost retail salesWorld 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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Kamala Harris ++ Modi Ukraine ++ Transgender Australia ++ Maduro ++ Luger 2:11

6d ago2:11

2:11

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 23.08.24

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Friday 34:25

6d ago34:25

34:25

Five HK people believed dead in Thai plane crashJockey Club given go-ahead to redevelop sports complexLawmaker 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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Thailand's new Prime Minister / Singapore-Malaysia economic zone project / E-gaming development in t 55:00

8d 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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Walz ++ Biden Gaza ++ Ukraine Russia ++ Hungary refugees ++ Austria emissions 2:44

2h ago2:44

2:44

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 22.08.24

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Thursday 39:09

7d ago39:09

39:09

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

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Online scams targeting young people / PolyU Silicon Valley awards 55:00

8d ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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US Democrats++Ukraine-Russia++Taliban++Gaza++Iran crash++Australia solar 2:41

2h ago2:41

2:41

Im "Ö1 Mittagsjournal" gesendet am 21.8.24

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HKMA's SME taskforce / Electric bus trial in Yuen Long 55:00

10h ago55:00

55:00

On 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 ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 37:55

8d ago37:55

37:55

Govt calls Bloomberg report on new cyber laws 'biased'Call for support to gamers after teen becomes world champHKU doctor funded Pokemon winner's trip to JapanGovt urged to set up support fund for e-sportsLocal students return from mainland spa...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Israel hostages ++ Blinken Gaza ++ Biden ++ Austria climate plan ++ Ukraine 2:34

9d ago2:34

2:34

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 20.08.24

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Tuesday 30:56

9d ago30:56

30:56

Newborn Hong Kong pandas fragile, but doing wellLocals have priority for jobs, says labour chiefWarning that some toilet paper may clog drainsWatchdog tackling complaints over sports shoes'Regulate Web3 to attract innovation, funds to SAR'Gov...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Poor eating among low-income residents / A look into the life of late French movie star Alain Delon 55:00

11h ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks++Ukraine Russia++US Dem Convention++Venezuela 2:54

4d ago2:54

2:54

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 19.08.2024

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Monday 38:43

10d ago38:43

38:43

CE consults the public ahead of Policy AddressExpert says risk of mpox in SAR very lowURA hits back at homeowners' maintenance complaintsPolice say elderly no longer target of scammersFomer HK leader makes charitable callGovt confirms mainlan...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Hotel, F&B and tourism performance / Newborn panda twins 55:00

8h ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Gaza Talks++Russia Ukraine++Venezuela Opposition++India Doctors Strike 2:48

13d ago2:48

2:48

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 16.08.24

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Friday 52:02

13d ago52:02

52:02

Ocean Park welcomes city's first panda birthsThree-year-old girl dies in tram collisionHong Kong's population falls by 0.1 percentMore universities may be added to talent schemeLawmaker says talent scheme should focus on entrepreneursTourist ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Ukraine's incursion into Russia / Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's resignation 54:59

11d ago54:59

54:59

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Re-defining "middle age" / Japan's mega-earthquake alert 55:00

9d ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 48:53

14d ago48:53

48:53

Govt hits back at Chris Patten's remarks on court ruling'Fast Beat' granted one final appeal attemptGovt to probe resale of drugs of HKTVMallCommunity pharmacies can tackle drugs issue10,000 new flats planned above future Pak Shek Kok MTR'Roa...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Russia Belgorod ++ US Gaza ++ Sudan talks ++ Japan Kishida ++ Greece fires 2:55

10m ago2:55

2:55

Im Ö1 Mittagsjournal gesendet am 14.08.24

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Wednesday 40:00

15d ago40:00

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Needy skipping meals due to high costs'Better food labelling will improve diet choices'Japan's megaquake advisory fails to deter travellersInsurer warns travellers may lose out if megaquake strikesPublic hospital drugs found on HKTVmallHangzh...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Olympic Games wrap-up / Astronauts stuck in and water discovery on Mars 55:00

10h ago55:00

55:00

On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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