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Landmark court ruling on public housing rights for same-sex couples / Resumption of multi-entry perm
December 01, 2024

 On Monday’s Backchat, we look at a landmark ruling affirming subsidised housing benefits and inheritance rights for same-sex couples. Last week, the Court of Final Appeal unanimously dismissed appe

The future of ASEAN / China-UK rapprochement
November 28, 2024

On Friday's Global Focus, we're talking about the future of ASEAN.Speaking at the ASEAN-China Forum organised by the University Of Hong Kong, China's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asia

Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development / HIV figures
November 27, 2024

On Thursdays Backchat, were talking about the governments new arts and culture blueprint, which spells out key directions such as promoting Chinese culture and building an international platform.

New requirements for social welfare recipients / Lowering of animal quarantine length / Survey on em
November 26, 2024

On Wednesdays Backchat, were talking about a new measure which will require unemployed welfare recipients to do at least one hour of voluntary work per week from late next year onwards.The move,

COP 29 climate conference / Cold weather and the elderly
November 25, 2024

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're looking into the highlights of this year's COP29 climate conference, which concluded at the weekend.After two weeks of negotiations, members agreed to a yearly financin

Controversy over HKU expansion plans / Hong Kong Open golf tournament results
November 24, 2024

On Mondays Backchat, we talking about controversial plans to build a new research hub in Pok Fu Lam. The University of Hong Kong is hoping to build a Global Innovation Centre which if it goes ahea

APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting / Cost of living crisis in Greece / Are BRICS members ready for a Tru
November 21, 2024

OnFriday's Backchat, GlobalFocus talksabout APEC and whether the alliance is strong enough to tackle ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The 31st edition of the APEC Economic Leaders Week held

2025 mega-events calendar / HKJC's financial literacy programme
November 20, 2024

On Thursdays Backchat, were talking about the governments plans to attract new visitors. Tourism authorities unveiled a list of 93 mega events for the first half of next year, which are expected

Data protection for consumers / Tai Lam tunnel toll fee reduction reports
November 19, 2024

On Wednesdays Backchat, were talking about data protection for consumers using online travel platforms.The Privacy Commissioners Office has found that three out of 10 such operators that it revi

Government's labour shortage report / Preservation of panda habitats
November 18, 2024

On todays Backchat, were talking about plans to deal with the manpower shortage.The Labour and Welfare Bureau warned in a recent report that Hong Kong could face a shortfall of about 180,000 work