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- Social Changes and Health
Covid-19 deaths drag down Hong Kong life expectancy, but population experts say no cause for alarm
28/01/2024
In an article on the Covid-19 pandemic denting HK’s record for longevity, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it’s not the case that in 2022 people’s lives got shorter, it’s just the case that there were more deaths, primarily at older ages, which is going to skew the life expectancy.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
亞洲金融論壇聚焦善用保險及資本市場:五位業界專家熱議提升巨災保險深度與密度的路徑
26/01/2024
Prof. Chi Ming SHUN, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said HKUST is developing a climate adaptation and resilience plan with a focus on tropical and urban environments at the 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF). He added that the data from insurers and other organizations can be used to quantify climate risks and develop new insurance products related to extreme weather events.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Decisive action, not deferment, will dispel waste-charging doubts
23/01/2024
Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), co-writing an article with HKU and PolyU professors, expressed concerns regarding the Hong Kong government’s decision to further delay the citywide waste-charging scheme and urge the government to move forward decisively with the waste-charging scheme.
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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Shrinking child populations discussed at international symposium in Japan
22/01/2024
At an international symposium on child-bearing held in Japan, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said economic assistance provided by governments to households has not been as effective as expected in reversing the shrinking of child populations, adding that countries will be able to "see a way out of" their declining child populations if they start to regard the challenge not as "a problem to be solved" but as "an opportunity" to change gender roles, work culture, and other social aspects.
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- Business & Economy
Hong Kong needs to consider introducing sales tax to plug financing gaps, removing US dollar peg
20/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed how the Government should boost the economy by keeping an open mind about the goods and services tax and considering linking HKD to a basket of currencies instead of just the greenback.
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- Innovation & Technology
科大人造類器官高效採樣新材料配3D打印 測評污染禍害
19/01/2024
In an exclusive article, Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced the 3D-printed cellular scaffoldings of human skin, lung, kidney, and heart cells created by the HKUST-APEL joint laboratory research team as artificial organoids for monitoring air and water pollution to measure their potential harm to human health. Prof. Yeung stated that the laboratory is considering future collaborations with the government to install similar experimental equipment, such as detectors, on streets and buildings. Additionally, more coverage on the HKUST-APEL Joint Lab establishment.
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- Innovation & Technology
AI時代心態培養從小開始
19/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the cultivation of AI mindset from a young age.
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- Social Changes and Health
高唱let it go 放下困擾人或事
19/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the strategy of "letting it go" to cope with uncertainties.
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- Public Policy
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
17/01/2024
In response to the HKEX’s amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and the Listing Rules, which require listed companies to increase the ratio of female directors, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the revised Code has indeed brought about improvements in the gender composition of boards of directors in Hong Kong-listed companies, but the level of female participation on boards has not yet been the most ideal.
星島頭條網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
星島日報網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
星島頭條網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
星島日報網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
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- Public Policy
What We Can Learn from the Coronavirus Crisis
23/03/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on the impacts and lessons brought by COVID-19.
China Daily
Lessons learnt on wildlife protection
China Daily
Lessons learnt on wildlife protection
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- Public Policy
How Should We Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis?
23/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL shared their views on the world’s policy response on coronavirus.
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?
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- Innovation & Technology
Problems of Digital Divide Showed During COVID-19
27/03/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) wrote an article on the digital divide in this society and how it affects people from different age groups and education backgrounds during this COVID pandemic.
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- Social Changes and Health
Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don’t
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) explained the reasons behind the mask-wearing habit in different countries.
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- Public Policy
Pandemic Lessons to our Leaders
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on governments of wealthy nations tend to have an optimism bias that leads to myopia in times of crisis, which may affect decision-making concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bloomberg Opinion
Coronavirus: Biases Are Playing Role in Poor Pandemic Leadership
BNN Bloomberg
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Quint
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Opinion
Coronavirus: Biases Are Playing Role in Poor Pandemic Leadership
BNN Bloomberg
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Quint
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
31/03/2020
PRAISE-HK (Personalized Real-time Air-quality Informatics System for Exposure–Hong Kong) was mentioned in an article published by World Green Building Council. PRAISE-HK demonstrates how we can use technology to reduce personal exposure and health risk from outdoor air pollution.
World Green Building Council
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
World Green Building Council
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
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- Innovation & Technology
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
31/03/2020
Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the applicability of another anti-virus coating developed by another research institute, saying WHO always wants to ascertain if all countries have equal access to a certain new hygiene or medical product before deciding whether they should adopt it.
Fortune (subscription needed)
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
Fortune (subscription needed)
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
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- Innovation & Technology
25 best online classes you can take for free
31/03/2020
HKUST’s MOOC course “The Science of Gastronomy”, taught by Prof. King L. CHOW, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) and Prof. Lung Yeung LAM, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was recommended as one of the best 25 online courses that people can take for free amid the stay-at-home period.
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- Public Policy
Why coronavirus lockdowns will not be easy for developing countries, and what they can learn
31/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) co-wrote a column article on the containment measures for Covid-19 in developing countries.
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- Public Policy
Govt should “exercise restraint” in deploying “institutional prerogatives” when wanting to call for early general elections, says Prof Donald Low
31/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on why the Singapore government wanted to hold an early election, saying that people in power should exercise restraint in deploying their institutional prerogatives.