The Chief Executive, John Lee, delivered his 2023 policy address last October. It covered many areas of society that he sought to improve, enhance, or change. In this new series, with the help of several senior government officials, Dr. Eugene Chan will take stock of the visible results so far, while getting some of the personal views and aspirations of his guests.

This week, Eugene's guest is the Secretary for the Civil Service, Ingrid Yeung.

Saturday mornings - 8.30 to 9 - only on Radio 3

Welcome to Thursday’s Brew. It’s raining, by the way, but have no fear, Mark Rawson will be with you right after the news to introduce some more awesome Brewed in HK tracks. As always, everything you hear in the first half hour will be created by more of Hong Kong’s wonderful musicians. Dr. David Gething, our vet, will be with you at 12:40. Today, on the back of a listener question, he wants to talk about some of the herbal, and maybe “Chinese medications” that are commonly prescribed for our pets, and really seem to work. Then at 1:25, we welcome back the creative powerhouse behind the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Leanne Nicholls. She has an incredible project to tell you about today, so stay tuned for The Shark Symphony.

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

James Ross plays two hours of hits from the last five decades, and from around the world. In the mix this week we’ve got the latest from Beyonce, David Guetta & OneRepublic, Miley Cyrus, and Calvin Harris & Rag’n’Bone Man , plus #1s from Kraftwerk, One Direction, and the current chart-topper from the Hot Latin Songs chart. We’ve got classics from George Benson, Jessie J, Suzi Quatro (photo), and Lene Lovich, with oldies from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Beatles, The Four Tops, and Zager & Evans… and much more.

Saturday night 6.10 to 8... on Radio 3

On Friday's Backchat, we'll be talking about escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Last week, Iran fired over 300 drones and missiles in retaliation to its foe's strike on a diplomatic compound in Damascus earlier this month, killing 16, including two civilians.

This is the first time ever that Iran has launched an attack on Israel directly from its own territory.

And, while Israel's air defence system thwarted 99% percent of the Iranian missiles, with only one serious casualty recorded, some analysts worry that a repeat of last week's tit-for-tat could be far more intensive.

Was the Iranian attack on Israel, and the threats of retaliation from Israel, a game changer? Could we be seeing an escalation in conventional warfare in the region? And how will domestic politics within the US and Israel shape the geo-political landscape?

Do call us anytime on 2338 8266 and join the conversation. WhatsApp us on 6899 8518. Comment on our Facebook page. Or email us at backchat@rthk.hk

After 9:45, we'll learn more from the organisers of this year's Mega Ice Hockey 5's.

On Thursday’s Brunch with Noreen, we're bringing you '講。香港'/ ‘Talk about Hong Kong’, and this week Angie Man will talk about how the word 'horse' is used in Cantonese phrases. After 11, insect expert Stuart Morton from BioCycle talks about ants and insecticides. Do get in touch with your song requests and comments on Facebook.  

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