Presenters：Azam Khan and Philip Wong
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On this programme, we discussed Middle East crisis' impact on the shipping industry and how issues like the threat to shipping routes, and surging oil prices are factoring in.
After the break, we found out more about the SAR's recent move to update its railway standards as the train network continues to expand in the city.
And to wrap it all up, we heard about the upcoming Organic Day.
9:05am-9:30am: Global shipping disruptions from the Iran war
Speakers:
Achim Czerny, Professor at the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Peter Hui, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council
9:32am-9:45am: Hong Kong Railway Standards
Speaker: Raymond Ip, Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways
9:45am-10:00am: Organic Day
Speaker:
Jonathan Wong, Director of the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre
Presenters：Azam Khan and Philip Wong
On Wednesday's Backchat, we heard from health officials on how the city's healthcare system is getting a major boost.
The Health Bureau recently announced that the Community Pharmacy Programme will begin in the fourth quarter of next year. It's a two-part initiative that will streamline access to medication and reduce medicine waste, at both public family clinics and residential homes.
Also, a new pilot programme started yesterday to provide faster medical access for those who need it most.
After the break, we spoke to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data about its new guideline on how to use drones and CCTV systems in a way that protects people's privacy.
And finally, we talked about Operation Secret Santa 2025 with event organisers!
9:05am-9:30am: Community Pharmacy Programme
Speakers:
Dr Pang Fei-chau, Commissioner for Primary Healthcare of the Health Bureau
Dr Cheung Wai-lun, Director of the Strategic Purchasing Office of the Health Bureau
9:32am-9:42am: New privacy guidelines on drones and CCTVs
Speaker:
Fiona Lai, Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal)
9:42am-10:00am: Operation Santa Claus 2025
Speakers:
Tse Hung Fei, Acting Head of RTHK's English Programme Service
Rachel Chow, Senior Manager of SCMP Charities Limited
Paul Wong, General Counsel and Company Secretary at South China Morning Post
