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16/10/2026

The Education Bureau has updated its guidelines to advise schools against holding back students with special educational needs (SEN), particularly those with intellectual disabilities or severe mental health conditions, noting that grade repetition can harm their emotional well-being and social adjustment.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133913/contentindex/4

Speaker:

Mervyn Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Policy Concern Organisation

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16/10/2026

M+ Museum is launching a new exhibition titled 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' on Saturday. The exhibition explores the role of fantasy in the evolution of Asian visual culture as well as its global impacts.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133913/contentindex/3

Speaker:

Ulanda Blair, Curator of Moving Image at M+ Museum

Photo courtesy of M+ Museum

16/10/2026

PolyU launched Hong Kong's first programme designed to teach safe landing skills for fall-preparedness, which includes a self-protection landing technique to reduce injuries among the elderly.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133913/contentindex/2

Speaker:

Marco Pang (second from left), Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation and Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Photo courtesy of PolyU

16/10/2026

Four franchised bus operators in Hong Kong are pushing for fare hikes of up to 17.7 percent, citing increasing operating costs and soaring fuel prices.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133913/contentindex/1

Speaker:

Timothy Hau, Honorary Associate Professor in Economics at The University of Hong Kong

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16/10/2026

A new report by the Our Hong Kong Foundation calls on health authorities to further strengthen GBA healthcare access for the elderly by better linking Hong Kong stakeholders with mainland providers.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133687/contentindex/4

Speaker:

Curtis Lam (shown in photo, first from right), Researcher at Our Hong Kong Foundation

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16/10/2026

More than half of Hong Kong workers believe that the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence is making their retirement prospects increasingly unpredictable, while only one in five see themselves as financially prepared, according to a study by T. Rowe Price.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133687/contentindex/3

Speaker:

Raymond Chan, Senior Director of Intermediary Distribution (Greater China) at T. Rowe Price

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16/10/2026

MTR services on the Kwun Tong line were disrupted on Tuesday after an insulating component on a track switch near Lam Tin Station caught fire. A second disruption occurred the following day at the same station after smoke was detected.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133687/contentindex/2

Speaker:

Edward Lo, Past Chairman of the Electric Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Photo courtesy of the MTR

16/10/2026

The Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme will launch on Friday, allowing yachts from the Greater Bay Area to sail into SAR waters, with around 300 mainland skippers already registered.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1133687/contentindex/1

Speaker:

David Norton, Commodore at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

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16/10/2026

On Friday's Backchat, we’re joined by a transport expert to break down why four of Hong Kong’s franchised bus companies are pushing for fare increases.

Then, we tell you out more about a unique judo-based, self-protection landing technique for the elderly, to reduce injuries.

After the break, we learn about M+ museum's upcoming exhibition that explores the role of fantasy in the evolution of Asian visual culture and its global impact.

And finally, we talk to an education expert to understand why grade retention may harm students with special educational needs.

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”. You can also drop questions or comments on our Facebook and Instagram stories on our English news page.

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14/10/2026

On Thursday's Backchat, we begin with a discussion on the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme launching tomorrow (Oct 16). Under the scheme, Guangdong-registered yachts will be allowed to sail into SAR waters, and officials say around 300 mainland skippers have already secured the necessary qualifications.

We then shift focus to public transport - after two successive rush-hour service disruptions took place on the Kwun Tong line within a span of 15 hours. An engineer will tell us what the possible causes were.

After the break, we unpack some research about retirement trends, including how AI is affecting retirement plans and how to improve quality of life for seniors living in the Greater Bay Area.

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”. You can also drop questions or comments on our Facebook and Instagram stories on our English news page.