Radio 3’s annual Operation Santa Claus charity auction will be happening on Thursday December 19th at 8.55 in the morning… for 24 hours only. 
With all sorts of amazing lots that you can eat, drink, admire, and experience, by taking part you’ll be having fun while raising money for the 11 charities we are helping assist the needy of Hong Kong via this year’s 36th anniversary Operation Santa Claus campaign. Once again we’re doing it all online, in conjunction with our morning business programme 'Money Talk'.


In the meantime, CLICK HERE to go to the auction site, where you can have a look at what’s on offer in our growing list of items, you can register to bid, and… right now you can also donate any amount you like to Operation Santa Claus 2024


Make your Money... Talk - with Operation Santa Claus

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the government’s new road map to help transport operators go green.

More than HK$600 million of public funds will be spent subsidising the purchase of 600 electric buses and 3,000 electric taxis, as part of a blueprint to turn Hong Kong into a carbon neutral city by 2050.

There are also plans to boost the number of electric charging stations, with at least 500 fast chargers expected to be in place by 2027.

After 9:30, we'll find out about proposals to make CCTV cameras and e-payment compulsory in all taxis by 2026.

And after 9:45, we'll be looking into plans to delay amendments to anti-smoking regulations.

Tell us what you think. You can call us anytime on 23388266, WhatsApp us on 68998518, email backchat@rthk.hk or comment here on our Facebook page.

On The Close on Thursday, Nitin Dialdas will be talking markets with Andrew Sullivan, Founder, Asian Market Sense and Trinh Nguyen, Senior Economist, Emerging Asia, Natixis.

Plus, we’ll be hearing from David Broom, who is Chief Client and Distribution Officer at Sun Life Asia and Rainbow Pan, General Manager, Wealth & Pensions at Sun Life Hong Kong talk on how longer lifespans change the way we should plan financially for the future, part 1 of 2

And we’ll be wrapping up the show with our regular look at the business of sport with Zena Wooldridge, who is President of the World Squash Federation.

Weekdays from 5.05 to 6pm

Welcome to The Brew this Thursday. Off the bat, we have more great Brewed in HK tracks for you, courtesy of Mark Rawson. As always everything you hear before the 12:30 news will be totally conceived and created by Hong Kong talent. At 1:25 Dr David Gething our vet will be back to answer any of your questions, and today to talk about … Bikejoring!

Every weekday afternoon from 12 until 2... Only on Radio 3

On Thursday's Brunch with Noreen, we're bringing you '講。香港'/ ‘Talk about Hong Kong.’ At 10.10, TanyaChou will talk about cong in Chinese culture. After 11, Professor George Jiang from the faculty of Education at HKU will talk about “Youth digital literacy and well-being." Do get in touch with your song requests and comments on Facebook.

Weekdays 10:05am -12pm... on Radio 3

Michael Lance takes you on a night-time journey back to the classic 'smooth FM' sounds of radio days gone by. Join him every weekday evening from 10.05 until 1 the next morning for After Hours with Michael Lance. Listen to the soulful melodies of R&B, soft rock ballads that defined a generation, iconic anthems, and the pop hits that keep our hearts beating in rhythm. Rediscover your favorites and uncover hidden gems, as After Hours gives you the perfect soundtrack to your late-night adventures. So, whether you’re sliding into your comfy chair, grabbing the wheel, or surrendering to the magic of the night, tune in to After Hours with Michael Lance.
 

Get in touch: ah@rthk.hk
 

Weekdays 10:05pm to 1am - On Air - Online - On Radio 3

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix of happy 'new day' songs by the time the sun comes up.

Night Music - Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3

Selected Radio 3 programmes and programme segments are now available on Spotify. Join us there to listen easily, whenever you like, to our new and already growing collection of podcasts.