主持人:Azam Khan and Philip Wong
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On this programme, we take a look at the Transport Department's latest AI measures to enhance its service efficacy in licence renewals and traffic control.
Then, we learn more about this year's Asia-plus festival as the cultural event will return to the city next month.
After the break, we hear about a quit smoking campaign for the construction industry, that was recently launched by the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health.
And finally, we talk to an economist from the Trade Development Council on how the SAR has strengthened its position as a sustainable fashion hub in Asia.
9:05am-9:22am: Transport Department's new AI measures
Speaker:
Alok Jain, CEO and Managing Director of Transconsult
9:22am-9:30am: Asia+ Festival 2026
Speaker:
Linda Lee, Senior Manager of the Festivals Office at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
9:32am-9:46am: Smoking cessation promotion project for construction industry
Speaker:
Henry Tong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health
9:46am-10am: HKTDC ESG Index 2026
Speaker:
Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist of the Global Research Team, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
主持人:Azam Khan and Philip Wong
On Thursday's Backchat, we took a closer look at the Chief Executive's Policy Address, and talked about the measures introduced to expedite the Northern Metropolis' development.
Analysts explained how the infrastructure project can act as an engine for future economic growth. We also looked at the measures introduced to ensure a steady supply of housing for the SAR.
After the break, the organiser of last week's Digital Health Asia conference talked about how healthcare officials from around the world converged in the SAR to tackle challenges facing the sector.
9:05am-9:45am:
2025 Policy Address review – Northern Metropolis
Speakers:
Jason Leung, Head of Land and Housing at Our Hong Kong Foundation
Nicholas Brooke, Chairman of Professional Property Services
Rita Li, Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance and Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Centre, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
9:45am-10:00am:
Digital Health Asia conference
Speaker:
Prof Anderson Shum, Vice-President (Research), City University of Hong Kong