On Tuesday's Backchat, e-vouchers and supermarket price rises; and more hot weather.

While shoppers may have received a boost from the government’s $5,000 consumption voucher scheme, some consumers say they've seen more obvious mark-ups in supermarkets.

Concern groups have warned that the scheme is driving up inflation in basic necessities, and that supermarkets have become less generous and are offering fewer discounts.

Have you seen any price increases when you shop? With the second installment due on October 1, can we expect more price inflation?

After 9:15am, we’re discussing the persistent very hot weather, with this month on track to be one of the hottest Septembers on record in the territory. 

Let us know your thoughts. You can leave a message on our Facebook page, Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, email us at backchat@rthk.hk, or give us a call on 23388266.

China is facing increasing power shortages and blackouts, adding further pressure on the mainland economy, which is already decelerating because of the property crackdown by Beijing. Some provinces have ordered industrial cuts to meet emissions targets, while others are facing electricity shortages because of sky-high coal and natural gas costs. Guangdong province has ordered big power cuts to factories and is asking people to turn off lights in homes and limit air-conditioner use. Several northern provinces are also dealing with blackouts and traffic lights being turned off.

On Tuesday’s Money Talk, we’re joined by Andrew Freris, CEO of Ecognosis Advisory and Michelle Lam, Greater China Economist at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking. With a view from Japan is Tokyo-based journalist and author, William Pesek.

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