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  • Business & Economy
  • World Relations
US investment talks challenge China to step up in the South Pacific
02/03/2023
In an article on Sino-US competition for South Pacific allies, Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted on his views on concerns over debt sustainability and political influence in the region.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
歐亞多國如何提高生育率
02/03/2023
In an article on how European and Asian countries attempt to boost fertility rate, it was mentioned that Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), believed there is no panacea to the low fertility, which will continue to be a problem different countries and regions facing in the next few years.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
China loses more than 40 million workers as population ages
01/03/2023
In an article on China's number of working people falling by more than 41 million in the past three years, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the drop reflects factors such as higher youth unemployment due to the pandemic as well as a shrinking number of people in the classic age group of the working-age population.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
What Hong Kong needs for the exciting budget ideas to take off
01/03/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she elaborated on how the plans and projects announced in the 2023-24 budget can be carried out with a collaborative, future-forward mindset.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong’s carbon trading market will encourage corporate action, not greenwashing
01/03/2023
In an article by Prof. Charles BEDFORD, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), on real climate action, he said HK is quickly becoming a hub for the global carbon market and is ideally situated to provide the finance expertise and connection to mainland China to build the future carbon marketplace.
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  • Public Policy
Rust belt province got old before it got rich, as much of China will
27/02/2023
In an article on mainland China’s plan to reform its funded pension system, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that proposed pension reform is never popular because it involves "either paying more money in, getting less out, working longer or more commonly, all three”.
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  • World Relations
  • Social Changes and Health
How Singapore stacks up against Hong Kong in battle of Asia hubs
27/02/2023
In an article on the battle of Asia hubs between Singapore and HK, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that some Hongkongers may want to move away as the political situation in HK has become intolerable, while some people may change their mind as the economic conditions in UK/US may not be as good as expected.
  • Public Policy
A Chinese city is offering couples almost $2,900 to have a third child and some others are giving newlyweds paid marriage leave to help boost the birth rate
24/02/2023
In an article on Hangzhou’s launch of measures to boost birth rate, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), explained how low marriage rates or marriage delays could be symptoms of other challenges, blockages, or malfunctions in society.
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  • Business & Economy
  • World Relations
Iraq’s trade with China may be settled in yuan, but oil exclusion seen trivialising the move
23/02/2023
In an article on Iraq’s decision to allow trade with China be settled in RMB, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it will not have a significant impact on the overall degree of RMB internationalization since Iraq's imports to China are relatively small, but it still has some significance in the sense that there may have been a shift from using other currencies before, such as the USD.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
Budget 2023-24: tax incentives ‘not enough’ to reverse Hong Kong’s declining birth rate
23/02/2023
In an article discussing if the tax incentives rolled out in the Budget could overcome HK’s low-birth-rate crisis, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), pointed out that monetary incentive is “never enough” to compensate for what the mothers give up such as their career.
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  • Innovation & Technology
AI元年第一課
29/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he shared his experience of teaching his first class using generative AI tools at HKUST
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AI元年第一課
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AI元年第一課
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  • Innovation & Technology
三星窺準用家需求 擬拓移動通訊生態系統
29/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on Samsung’s efforts to expand its mobile communication ecosystem in response to users’ demands.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong should lead the crackdown on wildlife smuggling and exotic pets
29/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed why Hong Kong should take the lead in efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
‘People are scared of Japanese seafood’: Hong Kong restaurants bear brunt of imports ban following Fukushima waste water row
03/10/2023
In an article on how Hong Kong's import restrictions on seafood following Fukushima waste water discharge affect eateries in the city, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that there was a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding radioactivity and nuclear technology and banning Japanese food imports was unnecessary.
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  • Innovation & Technology
反烏托邦的未來世界
06/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the anti-utopian world in the future. He indicated that as time goes by, humanity has not become more civilized in recent years; on the contrary, it is moving towards more control and less freedom. Irresponsible quantitative easing policies, excessive borrowing by large corporations, and the widening wealth gap, among other factors, have made society more unfair and unstable.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Global Maritime Forum honours essay winners from Japan, Mauritania, and Montenegro
09/10/2023
In an article on the Global Maritime Forum announcing the three winners of its 2023 Future Maritime Leaders essay competition yesterday, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that the future of the maritime industry should encompass environmental and social sustainability as well as leverage technology to achieve the objectives of decarbonization and inclusivity.
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  • Innovation & Technology
「EDGE全球AI&Web3投資峰會」圓滿落幕
10/10/2023
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), attended the EDGE Global AI & Web3 Investment Summit on Sept 26 and 27 to discuss the application of data science in the Metaverse and how large language models like ChatGPT can serve as collaborative partners to data scientists.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
企業拓ESG求才若渴 培育專才增競爭力
12/10/2023
In a column article on the increasing efforts of companies to attract ESG talents and enhance their competitiveness, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the demand for ESG information disclosure from the government and investors has created an urgent need for sustainable development talent within businesses. Prof. LOH highlighted that in response to these demands, HKUST is offering a BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance, aiming to cultivate professionals in Hong Kong who can contribute to this field.
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  • Innovation & Technology
大學第一課 應對AI挑戰
13/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the challenges of incorporating AI into university education, and its impact on future warfare.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Organic nitrogen aerosol is an important contributor to global atmospheric nitrogen deposition, finds study
13/10/2023
A research team co-led by Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), developed a comprehensive global model of atmospheric gaseous and particulate organic nitrogen (ON), emphasizing the previously underestimated significance of atmospheric ON aerosol depositions on ecosystems.