主持人：Brian Wong and John Bruce
Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).
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On this programme, we checked how the Iran war is impacting Hong Kong. With oil pricing surging, lawmakers have approved a $1.8 billion dollar relief package to help businesses cope with rising fuel costs. Starting later this month, diesel-powered commercial vehicles and vessels will receive a HK$3-per-litre subsidy for a period of two months. We heard from representatives across sectors to get their thoughts on the move.
After the break, we brought you the latest in Formula 1 as Hainan’s local government signalled its intention to bring the race to the southern island, after it unveiled development plans aimed at securing the motorsport’s premier event for the province.
And to wrap up the show, we talked to an engineer as authorities move forward with plans to develop an underground quarry in North Tsing Yi, scheduled for commission in 2028.
9:05am-9:30am: Diesel subsidies
Speakers:
Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Willy Lin, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers' Council
Peter Yung, Spokesman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association
9:32am-9:47am: Formula 1 in Hainan?
Speaker:
Nick Marsh, former racing driver and team owner
9:47am-10:00am: North Tsing Yi underground quarry
Speaker:
Leung Yat-fai, Spokesperson of the Geotechnical Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
主持人：Brian Wong and John Bruce
On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the key takeaways from this year's 10th Belt and Road Summit which just concluded. We talked to a representative from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and a former Egyptian Consul General to Hong Kong.
They also talked about how the legal sector can foster cross-border collaboration.
After the break, we previewed the SAR's premium equestrian event, the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show.
And finally, we turned our attention to Japan, where the country's leader Shigeru Ishiba has announced he's stepping down after less than a year in power.
9:05am-9:30am: 10th Belt and Road Summit closing
Speakers:
Basil Hwang, Vice Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
Ambassador Amr El Henawy, former Egyptian Consul General to Hong and Macau; Middle East business consultant
9:32am-9:50am: Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show
Speaker:
Richard Ireland, CEO of Clarion Events Asia
9:50am-10:00am: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
Speaker:
Masaru Yarime, Associate Professor at the Division of Public Policy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
