Wong Wai-kin, Senior Scientific Officer at the Hong Kong Observatory, is responsible for weather forecasting and the research and application of the SWIRLS Nowcasting System. At the Observatory, he shows how technology and professional expertise help safeguard the city under ever-changing skies. He also shares the challenges of interpreting meteorological data, as well as the team effort behind every successful forecast. From typhoons to clear skies, each forecast reflects a quiet yet vital commitment, where time and precision are equally critical.

Mental health issues may be closer to us than we imagine. In Hong Kong, a survey by an organization found that the depression index among Hong Kong residents reached a record high in 2023, with teenagers and men being high-risk groups. However, societal awareness of this illness remains insufficient. How can we enhance public understanding of depression? How can various sectors establish effective support networks to help patients overcome their difficulties?

The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office will organise the "Hong Kong ICH Month 2026" from 30 May to 30 June this year. Under the theme "ICH Around Town", the event features a series of diverse programmes designed to give the public and tourists a deeper understanding of ICH, thereby putting into practice the concept of "shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism."

Studio discussion Part 1: Artificial intelligence has come quite a long way in a relatively short time and has become an integral part of our lives and plays a vital role in the development of smart cities. The Hong Kong Productivity Council plays an indispensable role in the AI transition and the reshaping of our society. Guest: 1) Edmond Lai, Chief Digital Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence #HKPC #TheHongKongProductivityCouncil #EdmondLai Part 2: Many people in Hong Kong aspire to create picture books but lack a platform to get published. This initiative provides funding and membership needed to help local talent to bring to bring their work to print. Guest: 1) Zacharias Cheng, President of Innovative Entrepreneur Association 2) Keung Chi-kit, Illustrator #PictureBooks #HongKongPictureBooks #HongKongArtiste #HongKongArtPiece #ZachariasCheng #KeungChiKit Segments: - AI with HKPC - Hong Kong Picture Book Publishing Support Programme - Make rice dumplings #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence #HKPC #TheHongKongProductivityCouncil #PictureBooks #HongKongPictureBooks #HongKongArtiste #HongKongArtPiece #RiceDumplingMaking #DragonBoatFestival #HongKongFestival #HongKongTraditionalFestival

This episode explores the history of tree planting in Hong Kong. From century-old specimens at the Hong Kong Herbarium to archival photos of roadside trees, we trace how greening has evolved over time. At the Tai Tong Nursery, we learn about reforestation in country parks and its lasting impact. Looking ahead, the programme introduces future planting research. Behind every tree lies the quiet, long-term dedication of many individuals who have helped shape a greener, more sustainable Hong Kong.

How voracious can athletes’ appetite be? How should the Registered Dietitian of Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) design the diet plans so that athletes can have enough to eat? In this episode, “Big Brother” CHEUNG Siu-lun, the former Hong Kong fencing team representative; and Susan CHUNG, the former dietitian of HKSI, are invited to taste the delicious food together and reminisce about the anecdotes between them in those years. The food ingredient featured in this episode, i.e. oyster, is well-known as “the milk in the sea”, and has the highest zinc content among all food. The “Food Fanatic” will visit the oyster farmers in Lau Fau Shan and of course, Chef Will will make delicious dishes for us using local oysters produced in Lau Fau Shan. Hosts: Karen CHENG, Will LEUNG (Chef) Guests: CHEUNG Siu-lun, Susan CHUNG (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner/Registered Dietitian of Canada)

The Lam Tsuen River originates from Tai Mo Shan with its watercourse stretching over 10 kilometres. It flows through Chai Kek, Tong Min Tsuen and the town centre of Tai Po, before it finally reaches Tolo Habour. It is a river weaving through both forested and urban areas, nurturing unique cultural landscapes. Chai Kek at the upstream is one of the few places in Hong Kong that retains the original landscape of natural rivers and streams. Ecologist Dr Ken SO leads urban dwellers into the riverbed to feel in person the temperature of the flowing water and its breath of life, and explore the biodiversity therein. She Shan Tsuen at the midstream is a Hakka village with a history of over 200 years. The trees in the Fung Shui wood on the hillside behind the village were planted by the ancestors of the village representative CHAN San-kwai. The trees not just block the wind and stabilise the land, but also have their own uses. One huge old camphor tree in the wood, which is even older than the village itself, has become the collective memory of villagers. Wallace is a ceramic artist deeply inspired by the Lam Tsuen River. He uses clay to record textures of the nature. He wanders into the Fung Shui wood and transforms the trees and clay into artworks carrying memories. The river continues its journey through the urban areas of Tai Po and reaches Tolo Harbour. The Coral Academy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department are now working together in remediation for the harbour to restore the beauty of this underwater garden where coral once flourished. Life needs to be nurtured, and so does the river. The Lam Tsuen River is not just a waterway, it is also a story intertwining human and the nature.

Now in her 90s, ink painter Hung Hsien is considered a pioneering figure in global modernism. Born on the Mainland, she studied traditional Chinese painting in Taiwan before moving to the US. In the mid-1960s, she developed a modern ink painting language, merging the technical mastery of Chinese tradition with the expressive energy of Western abstraction. She taught in Hong Kong in the 1980s before eventually settling in Texas in the US. Currently on show at Asia Society Hong Kong Centre is a retrospective exhibition, “Between Worlds”, showcasing Hung’s remarkable artistic journey. In the studio: Czech Pianist Jan Čmejla . Last year at just 21, Jan Čmejla became the first Czech pianist to win the Leipzig Bach Competition. Already a prize-winner of several international competitions, he has had the opportunity to perform with acclaimed orchestras including the Brno Philharmonic and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. This April, he came to Hong Kong again for the Piano Laureates in Concert Series of HKU Muse. [JS Bach: Partita No. 4 in D Major; György Ligeti: Études for Piano (Book 1), No. 5, Arc-en-ciel]

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will lead a delegation on a visit to Central Asia. This three-episode series introduces the economic, financial and legal developments in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and examines the opportunities arising from them. In the final episode of the series, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman Dr Frederick Ma and Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin will be interviewed to explore the exchanges and interaction between Hong Kong and Central Asia in the areas of trade, commerce, talent and education, and to highlight the increasingly close co-operation between Hong Kong and Belt and Road countries.

Oscar and Buu Cam's smiles intertwine to create beautiful laughter in the Disney. In this place, they find not just a job, but also a space for growth, gradually building their dream lives. Oscar (who has autism) wakes up early at around 4 a.m. to ensure he arrives at the park on time for work, spending more than two hours commuting. What he looks forward to most is finishing his cleaning duties well and then taking photos with his favorite cartoon characters at the end of the day as a reward. On days when he doesn't work at the park, he attends a social welfare organization to participate in vocational training courses, learning various skills needed for work. Buu Cam (who is hearing impaired), works as a tailor at the park, starting with button sewing and zipper work. She diligently notes down each step in her notebook. After more than two years of effort, she recently participated in making costumes for cartoon character performances, and seeing her work during the parade has been a tremendous motivation for her. The park not only collaborates with social welfare organizations to develop relevant vocational training programs but also hires individuals with physical and mental disabilities each year, arranging partners to assist them in entering the workforce. With the right vocational training, people with disabilities can find their dream jobs in the workplace.