主持人：Philip Wong and John Bruce
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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：Philip Wong and John Bruce
On Thursday's Backchat, we talked about Sanae Takaichi, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party who was voted in on Saturday. She is set to become Japan's first female prime minister – to replace Shigeru Ishiba – after a vote in parliament to be held next Wednesday.
After the break, we heard from the local Bar Association about their visit to London last week for the Opening of the Legal Year 2025 in England and Wales.
And to end the show, we learnt about how robots can help fill labour gaps caused by demographic shifts on the mainland, after a report found that the nation's factories had installed nearly 300,000 industrial robots last year.
9:05am-9:30am: Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female PM
Speakers:
Masaru Yarime, Associate Professor at the Division of Public Policy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor in Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University, Shanghai
9:32am-9:45am: Local opportunities for UK arbitration firms
Speaker:
José-Antonio Maurellet SC, Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association
9:45am-10:00am: AI robots plug labour gap
Speaker:
Raj Shroff, AI consultant
