主持人：Azam Khan and Mike Rowse
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On this programme, we speak with a lawmaker and an expert to learn more about the city's labour market. Authorities earlier said they had been conducting an analysis on AI's impact on Hong Kong's overall labour market. The study will be incorporated into the mid-term update of Manpower Projections, which is expected to be released at the end of this year.
After the break, we hear from another lawmaker on how Hong Kong can become a safe haven for international funds.
To wrap up the show, we look into research that's found that brisk interval walking once a week can significantly boost body fat reduction and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with abdominal obesity.
9:05-9:30am: AI's impact on Hong Kong's labour market
Speakers:
Lam Chun-sing, lawmaker
Felix Yip, associate director at Baptist University's Centre for Human Resources Strategy and Development
9:32-9:45am: BPA calls for IPO market reform
Speaker:
Priscilla Leung, lawmaker
9:45-10am: Brisk interval walking
Speaker:
Parco Siu, Professor and Head of Division of Kinesiology at the School of Public Health, HKUMed
主持人：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
