主持人：John Bruce and Mike Rowse
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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
主持人：John Bruce and Mike Rowse
On this programme, we hear from the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to get the latest on a recent data breach incident affecting a Kowloon Tong clubhouse.
We then tell you all about Hong Kong's first Russian cha chaan teng which recently had its grand opening ceremony, featuring a mix of Chinese and Russian cultural festivities.
After the break, we take a closer look at how SAR authorities plan to accept applications for the sale of subsidized flats under the Home Ownership Scheme, Green Form Subsidised Home Ownership Scheme, and the White Form Secondary Market Scheme, starting from April 30.
And lastly, a local think tank shares their latest annual housing landscape navigator report, analysing housing supply trends and overall property policy directions.
9:05am-9:20am: Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club data breach
Speaker:
Alex Chan, Assistant Privacy Commissioner (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research)
9:20am-9:30am: Hong Kong's first Russian "cha chaan teng"
Speakers:
Evgeniia Shcerbinina, co-Founder of the Russian Pavillion
Alexander Shponko, Founder of Borsch Spot
9:32am-9:45am: Joint launch of three subsidised housing schemes
Speaker:
Rita Li, Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance and Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Centre, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
9:45am-10:00am: Our Hong Kong Foundation's housing supply forecast
Speaker:
Jason Leung, Assistant Research Director and Head of Land and Housing at Our Hong Kong Foundation
