Presenters：Azam Khan and Mike Rowse
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Presenters：Azam Khan and Mike Rowse
On Monday's programme, we looked at the upcoming Asian Financial Forum, the region's premier finance event. The event will feature about 130 speakers, including Saudi Arabia's finance undersecretary and it will help Hong Kong continue to push the envelope in fintech and other financial innovations.
We then talked to the member of a team of disabled runners who took part in the Hong Kong Marathon yesterday to raise funds for, and to promote inclusivity in sport.
After the break, we turned our focus to Iran. Its Foreign Minister had declared that the internal situation is now under total control, following days of protests and threats of US military involvement.
9:05am-9:20am: Asian Financial Forum preview
Speaker:
Ben Quinlan, CEO of Quinlan & Associates
9:20am-9:30am: Blindfolded Marathon challenge
Speaker:
Marco Wong, Member of Fearless Dragon Running Team
9:32am-10:00am: Iran turmoil
Speakers:
Prof Jeffrey Sachs, Economist and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University
Hussein Askary, Vice President of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden
Victor Gao, Vice-President of the Centre for China and Globalisation
