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The Consumer Council found that only 24 percent of pet owners in Hong Kong have purchased insurance for their pets, a low rate experts attribute to a lack of awareness and sometimes confusing policy terms.

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Speaker:

Joanne Harries (shown in photo), Co-Founder and Principal Veterinarian at The Pet Vet

Photo courtesy of The Pet Vet

With the Hong Kong Cat Expo returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at the end of this month, we spoke to the organiser about the exhibition and current feline market trends.

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Speaker:

Alan Wong (shown in photo), Head of Corporate Communications at the Hong Kong Cat Expo

Photo courtesy of the organiser Exhibition Group

The redeveloped Huanggang Port, which is expected to open soon, will become the SAR's first boundary checkpoint to adopt a "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" model, allowing passengers to clear both the SAR and Chinese mainland immigration at once.

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Speakers:

Witman Hung, Director of the Greater Bay Area Research Center of the China Silk Road iValley Research Institute

Ryan Ip, Vice President and Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute, Our Hong Kong Foundation

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On Monday's Backchat, we'll chat with experts about the redeveloped Huanggang port. The upgraded facility will be the SAR's first boundary checkpoint to adopt a "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" model.

After the break, with the Hong Kong Cat Expo returning to the city at the end of this month, we'll hear from the organiser about the exhibition and the current feline market trend.

And finally, a vet joins the programme to talk about the importance of pet insurance, after the Consumer Council found that only 24 percent of pet owners have coverage for their furry friends.

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518, email [email protected], or comment on our page “Backchat on RTHK Radio 3”.

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is celebrating its 70th anniversary with free admission by registration from July 15 to September 14.

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Speakers:

Vanessa So, Head of Communication and Marketing, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Fiona Lo, Education Officer, Flora Conservation Department, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Image: courtesy of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

An oral health project co-launched by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and HKU Faculty of Dentistry, has successfully reduced cavities among children in the past six and a half years.

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Speaker:

Cynthia Yiu (shown in photo, right), Chair Professor in Paediatric Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

Photo courtesy of the University of Hong Kong

The International Dragon Boat Federation decided to relocate its global headquarters from London to Hong Kong, as a major vote of confidence in the SAR’s sporting ambitions.

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Speaker:

Belinda Chung, Chair of Marketing and Media, International Dragon Boat Federation

Photo courtesy of Information Services Department

Star Ferry is seeking government approval for a fare hike of 30 percent for its TST-Central and TST-Wan Chai routes, citing rising operational costs.

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Speaker:

Christine Fong, Lawmaker

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On Friday’s Backchat, we’ll chat with a lawmaker about Star Ferry seeking government approval for an average fare hike across both of its routes, citing rising operational costs.

We’ll then find out why the International Dragon Boat Federation decided to anchor its global headquarters in Hong Kong.

After the break, we’ll get latest about the successful oral health initiative of the University of Hong Kong that improves the oral health of children in the city.

And finally, as Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden celebrates its 70th anniversary, we will take a closer look at their special campaign that includes offering free admission into the centre.

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518, email [email protected], or comment on our page “Backchat on RTHK Radio 3”.

Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully developed an AI-driven assistive system that could help the visually impaired handle daily tasks independently.

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Speaker:

Jing Li, Associate Professor at the Department of Computing and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Generative AI, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Photo courtesy of PolyU