主持人:Azam Khan and Ada Wong
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On this programme, we first look at the latest Global Innovation Index as the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster retains its top spot in 2026 for the second-straight year.
Then, we hear from a doctor on why members of the public who have had sex should undergo HIV antibody testing at least once to prevent HIV transmission in the community.
After the break, a scholar from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will tell us how he and his team have developed an innovative testing platform that could transform highly sensitive nucleic acid testing from a laboratory-based procedure into a simple, single-step test that can be performed at home.
And to wrap up the show, we learned why the United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that makes their continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.
9:05am-9:20am:Global Innovation Index
Speaker:
William Gazeley, Co-Founder of IRAI Labs
9:20am-9:30am:HIV test drive
Speaker:
Dr Bonnie Wong,Consultant (Special Preventative Programme), Department of Health
9:32am-9:47am: HKUST develops innovative virus testing platform
Speaker:
Hsing I-Ming, Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
9:47am-10:00am: UN adopts new world map
Speaker:
Samson Bezabeh, Assistant Professor in African Studies at The University of Hong Kong
主持人:Azam Khan and Ada Wong
On Tuesday's programme, we talked about the historic Yau Ma Tei Police Station, which is hosting an exhibition that combines film history and tourism. The people behind the exhibit shared with us how they're able to leverage Hong Kong's rich cinematic heritage and boost visitor numbers.
After the break, we looked at the government's move to further document Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
And we concluded the show by speaking to a representative from the F&B sector, about the upcoming Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards. By hosting the ceremony, the SAR hopes to solidify its position as one of the most exciting gastronomic capitals in the world.
9:05am-9:30am: Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station exhibition
Speakers:
Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries
Debbie Lam, Project supervisor of the "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition
Haiyan Song, Associate Dean and Chair Professor at School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
9:32am-9:45am: Identifying bearers of intangible cultural heritage
Speaker:
Bill Sievers, Registered tour guide and founder of Streets of Hong Kong Premium Tours
9:45am-10:00am: Asia's 50 Best Restaurants award
Speaker:
Maurice Kong, Chairman of the Institute of Dining Professionals