主持人:Azam Khan and CM Chan
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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 CM Chan
On Friday's programme, we looked at Chief Executive John Lee's initiatives to boost tourism in Hong Kong. A veteran from the F&B and entertainment sector shared his thoughts on the government's measures to attract more visitors from around the world.
After the break, we learnt more about the nation's new K visa, which aims to attract foreign talent to China. Experts shared their insights about the timing of its introduction, which comes shortly after the United States announced it would charge people US$100,000 for each new H-1B talent visa.
9:05am-9:30am: Policy Address review – Tourism
Speaker:
Allan Zeman, Chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group
9:32am-10:00am: China's K talent visa
Speakers:
Andrew Leung, International and Independent China Strategist; former Hong Kong Director General of Social Welfare
Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Government Innovation and Chairman of Asia Narratives
John Mullally, Managing Director of Robert Walters Hong Kong