In the first segment of Thursday's Backchat, we'll learn more about new reforms expected to boost mainland schools' use of artificial intelligence.

We'll also venture into space as astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau are on track to make their inaugural space flight as early as next year.

After the news, we’ll learn more about a new traffic enforcement system that enables the police to use camera feeds from the Transport Department to identify illegally parked vehicles.

In the last part of the show, we'll reflect on the legacy of the late Pope Francis, and what lies ahead for the Vatican.

As always, we want to hear your thoughts. You can call us anytime at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518, email backchat@rthk.hk or comment on our Facebook page.

Today, Nitin Dialdas will be joined by Andrew Sullivan, Founder, Asian Market Sense and Priyanka Kishore, Director & Principal Economist, Asia Decoded for the business and markets discussion. Plus, we’ll hear from Peter Dabros, Senior Portfolio Manager at Impax Asset Management talking about the high yield bond market. We’ll also be taking another look at the business of sport with Warren Stuart, Founder, BFD Skates, Co-founder of HKXfed and Consultant on the Fanling Skatepark Project.

The Close - Every weekday evening at 5:05 - Only on Radio 3

It's Thursday Brunch with Noreen, and we're joined by Saadia Usmani for this week's 'Chinwag'. Today we're talking about snacking. Do get in touch with your song requests and comments on Facebook.

Weekdays 10:05am -12pm... on Radio 3

Happy Thursday, and welcome to you musical Brew. We're bringing you even more awesome 'Brewed in HK' tracks straight out of the news today, as always collected and curated to perfection by Mark Rawson. Do get in touch with us if you too have a new track that's bursting to get out there via The Brew. Then, at 1:20, a visit from the always amazing singer/songwriter Glen Alfred. Welcome back, Glen.

Every weekday afternoon from 12 until 2... Only on Radio 3

Michael Lance takes you on a night-time journey back to the classic 'smooth FM' sounds of radio days gone by. Join him every weekday evening from 10.05 until 1 the next morning for After Hours with Michael Lance. Listen to the soulful melodies of R&B, soft rock ballads that defined a generation, iconic anthems, and the pop hits that keep our hearts beating in rhythm. Rediscover your favorites and uncover hidden gems, as After Hours gives you the perfect soundtrack to your late-night adventures. So, whether you’re sliding into your comfy chair, grabbing the wheel, or surrendering to the magic of the night, tune in to After Hours with Michael Lance.
 

Get in touch: ah@rthk.hk
 

Weekdays 10:05pm to 1am - On Air - Online - On Radio 3

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix of happy 'new day' songs by the time the sun comes up.

Night Music - Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3

Selected Radio 3 programmes and programme segments are now available on Spotify. Join us there to listen easily, whenever you like, to our new and already growing collection of podcasts.

Discover Radio 3's ever growing collection of podcasts here.

Updated daily, it includes all of our popular weekly programme segments, our news output, and several of our completely home made audio books, specially adapted for us by their authors.