Presenters：Azam Khan and Rainbow Leung
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On this programme, we take a closer look at how Hong Kong is poised to become a hub for mediation. Last week, the Global Mediation Summit, hosted by the International Organization for Mediation saw the world's top mediators and legal professionals gather to discuss mediation in international dispute resolution.
After the break, a lawmaker shares the latest developments on the “Study in Hong Kong”, a strategic government initiative to draw more international students and talent to the SAR.
And to wrap up the show, we chat with another lawmaker on how parents can prevent teenagers and children from becoming addicted to electronic products.
9:05am-9:30am: Global Mediation Summit 2026
Speakers:
Priscilla Leung, Lawmaker
Christopher To, Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Council and Chairman of the Mediation Accreditation Committee of the Hong Kong Mediator Accreditation Association
9:32am-9:48: “Study in Hong Kong” brand
Speaker:
Alex Fan, Lawmaker and Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University
9:48am-10:00am: Tackling electronic device addiction in youth
Speaker:
Holden Chow, Lawmaker
Presenters：Azam Khan and Rainbow Leung
On this programme, we discussed Middle East crisis' impact on the shipping industry and how issues like the threat to shipping routes, and surging oil prices are factoring in.
After the break, we found out more about the SAR's recent move to update its railway standards as the train network continues to expand in the city.
And to wrap it all up, we heard about the upcoming Organic Day.
9:05am-9:30am: Global shipping disruptions from the Iran war
Speakers:
Achim Czerny, Professor at the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Peter Hui, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council
9:32am-9:45am: Hong Kong Railway Standards
Speaker: Raymond Ip, Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways
9:45am-10:00am: Organic Day
Speaker:
Jonathan Wong, Director of the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre
