主持人:Azam Khan and Ada Wong
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On this programme, a lawmaker from the textiles and garment functional constituency, and a trade expert, share their thoughts on the initiatives introduced in the city's first 5-year plan and the policy address.
After the break, we speak with the president of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association to find out the government's move to redevelop Victoria Park's Centre Court into a venue capable of hosting larger-scale sporting competitions.
And to wrap up the show, we learn all about the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup which will take place later this month, featuring 14 teams with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong.
9:05am-9:30am: Policy Address review - Trading
Speakers:
Sunny Tan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council and lawmaker
George Cautherley, past Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
9:32-9:47am: Policy Address review - Redevelopment of Victoria Park tennis court
Speaker:
Michael Cheng, President of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association
9:47am-10:00am: FIFA ASEAN Cup
Speaker:
Chris Lau, football commentator
主持人:Azam Khan and Ada Wong
Announced by the Development Bureau last week, such nets must be sampled on site and pass safety tests by designated laboratories before they can be used. Contractors must also provide fire-retardant certification, and spot checks will be conducted after installation.
We also heard from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University about its AI-assisted bridge inspection method, which has greatly improved testing accuracy.
And after the break, an industry representative, an academic and a lawmaker discussed the trade cooperation between Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, as the new Economic and Trade Office there opens this month.
9:05am-9:20am: New testing regimen for scaffold nets
Speaker:
Raymond Chan, Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
9:20am-9:30am: AI-assisted bridge inspection tool
Speaker:
Tarek Zayed, Professor at the Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
9:32am-10:00am: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur
Speakers:
Rita Li, Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance and Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Centre, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Willy Lin, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers' Council
William Wong, Legislator