This week on Backstory, Tom Grundy, editor-in-chief of Hong Kong Free Press, tells us about how he arrived in Hong Kong as a backpacker and ended up staying here and setting up the independent English-language online news platform. (8.30am-9am)

Tom Grundy

Feb 27th, 2016 29m 26s

Nury Vittachi

Feb 20th, 2016 27m 48s

Nury Vittachi

Feb 20th, 2016 27m 48s

On Backstory, you can hear renowned journalist and author, Nury Vittachi, talking about his journey in becoming one of the most recognized writers in Hong Kong. He shares stories of his humble beginnings and his thoughts on creating a more lite

Shih Wing-ching

Feb 13th, 2016 29m 3s

Shih Wing-ching

Feb 13th, 2016 29m 3s

On Backstory, you can hear Shih Wing-ching, founder of the Centaline property agency and renowned philanthropist, share his childhood stories. He talks about his success in building a major business and his philosophy on life. (Saturday 8:30am-

Allan Zeman

Feb 6th, 2016 28m 34s

On this week's Backstory, you can hear the life story of the "Father of Lan Kwai Fong" Allan Zeman. He talks about growing up fast, on his first million and on opportunities that young people have these days! In this bonus video clip, Allan Z

Allan Zeman

Feb 6th, 2016 28m 34s

Mark Michelson

Jan 30th, 2016 29m 32s

On this week's Backstory, you can hear prominent academic and management consultant Mark Michelson's very own personal story. He shares more about his upbringing in the United States and how he ended up in Hong Kong, and his insightful observat

Mark Michelson

Jan 30th, 2016 29m 32s

Brigadier Christopher Hammerbeck CB, CBE

Jan 23rd, 2016 29m 30s

This week on Backstory, we hear from Brigadier Christopher Hammerbeck CB, CBE, former senior military officer and executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, who talks to Noreen Mir about his background and perso

Brigadier Christopher Hammerbeck CB, CBE

Jan 23rd, 2016 29m 30s

Andrew Shuen

Jan 16th, 2016 29m 18s

Andrew Shuen

Jan 16th, 2016 29m 18s

This week on Backstory, you can hear about the personal journey of of Andrew Shuen, co-founder of the free market think tank, the Lion Rock Institute. A columnist and commentator well-known for his outspokenness on politics and financial matter

Chip Tsao

Jan 2nd, 2016 27m 16s

Chip Tsao

Jan 2nd, 2016 27m 16s

This week, writer, columnist and broadcaster Chip Tsao tells his personal story to Noreen Mir on Backstory. In this bonus video clip, he is asked to consider what advice he would give to himself if he was 20 years old again.

Jonathan McKinley

Dec 26th, 2015 26m 52s

Jonathan McKinley

Dec 26th, 2015 26m 52s

Greg De'eb

Dec 19th, 2015 29m 12s

On this week's Backstory we hear from Greg De'eb, diplomat turned general manager of Crown Wine Cellars. He shares his journey of growing up in South African during apartheid, a time when people of different races could not mix together. He tal

Greg De'eb

Dec 19th, 2015 29m 12s

Michael Tien

Dec 12th, 2015 25m 20s

Michael Tien

Dec 12th, 2015 25m 20s

Today Backstory is back. Host Noreen Mir is joined by legislator Michael Tien to kick off the season.

Uncle Ray

Dec 6th, 2014 29m 24s

This morning at 8.30am, don't miss a special Backstory on Uncle Ray. Host Noreen Mir will talk to the most durable DJ, who has spinned music discs for more than half century, about his life and his upcoming 90th birthday celebration.