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On this programme, we take a closer look at a report released by a local think tank that explores potential hydrogen development in Hong Kong.
Then, we talk to an engineer about the government's plan to build a set of drainage tunnels from Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan to Pak Sha Wan that is said to withstand heavy rainstorm with a return period of one in 200 years.
After the break, an aviation expert and a lawmaker join us to talk about the new Terminal 2 departure facilities, which commenced operation yesterday.
And to end, we hear from the the Hong Kong Productivity Council on the impact of AI on employment in the city.
9:05am-9:20am: Hydrogen development report
Speaker:
Pascal Siu, Head of Green and Sustainability Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation
9:20am-9:30am: Plan for new Hong Kong East drainage tunnel
Speaker:
Tim Leung, Honorary Treasurer of the Civil Division at The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
9:32am-9:50am: Terminal 2 opened
Speakers:
Rock Chen, Lawmaker and a board member of the Airport Authority
Steven Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots' Association
9:50am-10:00am: Productivity Councuil's AI advice
Speaker:
Lawrence Cheung, Chief Technology Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council
