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Presenters：Azam Khan and Philip Wong
Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).
Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email backchat@rthk.gov.hk
Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3
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
Presenters：Azam Khan and Philip Wong
On Wednesday's programme, we looked at relations between China and Ireland. An Irish businessman based in Hong Kong discussed the significance of Irish prime minister Michael Martin's trip to China, where he met President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
After the break, we learnt more about Open AI's new job opening that pays US$550,000 a year. Our tech correspondent outlined the challenges that the successful candidate could face.
And to end the show, the SPCA joined us to talk about their Dogathon event, which will bring together animal lovers and their furry friends at Disneyland Resort. On the day of the charity walk, over 1,000 dogs are expected to ride on most MTR rail lines.
9:05am-9:30am: Irish leader's visit to China
Speaker:
Bill Condon, International partner & member of the Global Advisory Board of Millenium Associates AG
9:32am-9:45am: OpenAI's US$550k job
Speaker:
Raj Shroff, RTHK's AI consultant
9:45am-10:00am: SPCA's Dogathon event
Speaker:
Jenmon Jenkins, Community Director at SPCA
