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- Innovation & Technology
他山之石/华为创科体系对香港的启发
25/09/2023
A study by Prof. Yan XU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), on the obstacles faced by companies in implementing open innovation policies in 2020 was cited in a column article on Huawei’s development and its implication to HK’s I&T ecosystem.

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- Innovation & Technology
蘋果生態系統挑戰者
22/09/2023
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the challenges faced by Apple's iOS ecosystem as Android system companies have united to challenge Apple.

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- Business & Economy
China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable
20/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed the current economic challenges in China and analyzed possible scenarios for its future. He suggested that fiscal policy and social reforms could stimulate domestic demand and reduce inequality.
The Diplomat
China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable
The Diplomat
China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable

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- Environment & Sustainability
Realizing true cost of sustainability
15/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he discussed the true cost of sustainability and emphasized that the path to full climate protection must involve science and tech, not just politics and finance.
China Daily - HK
Realizing true cost of sustainability
China Daily - HK
Realizing true cost of sustainability

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- Student Bonding & Development
TOEFL獎學金8人獲獎 女生赴牛津研貧富懸殊 改革後考試僅2小時
14/09/2023
In an article on TOEFL HK Scholarship, WONG Ying, Year 1 student of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), shared her experience on preparing HKDSE and TOEFL iBT Test, and being admitted through School Principal’s Nominations Scheme (SPN) and excellent performance on TOEFL.
Yahoo News, US
TOEFL Hong Kong Scholarship winners announced, supporting outstanding students to give back to the community through education
新浪網(香港)
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區
Hong Kong Invest
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區
TTNews大台灣旅遊網
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區
Yahoo News, US
TOEFL Hong Kong Scholarship winners announced, supporting outstanding students to give back to the community through education
新浪網(香港)
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區
Hong Kong Invest
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區
TTNews大台灣旅遊網
托福香港獎學金得獎者公佈,支持優秀學子利用所學回饋社區

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- Environment & Sustainability
Floods in Hong Kong show preparations for climate change must start now
09/09/2023
In an article by Rainbow LAM, MPhil student of Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), she made suggestions to the government on enhancing disaster risk management in response to recent floods in Hong Kong.

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- Environment & Sustainability
China Offers Lesson in How to Cut Plastic Waste From Food Delivery
08/09/2023
In a study in Science Magazine, Prof. Albert PARK, Chair Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) explained how “green nudges” - prompts to promote environmentally friendly behaviors – could reduce single-use cutlery from online food delivery in China. If green nudges were applied to all of China, more than 21.75 billion sets of SUC would be saved annually—equivalent to eliminating 3.26 million metric tons of plastic waste and save 5.44 million trees.
Wall Street Journal
China Offers Lesson in How to Cut Plastic Waste From Food Delivery
第一金和昇證券有限公司
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗
華富財經 - 中文版
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗
阿思達克財經網
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗
Wall Street Journal
China Offers Lesson in How to Cut Plastic Waste From Food Delivery
第一金和昇證券有限公司
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗
華富財經 - 中文版
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗
阿思達克財經網
港大發現全國推行綠色助推可減少逾217.5億套即棄餐具消耗

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- Innovation & Technology
韓劇與腦退化症的頓悟
08/09/2023
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he shared his reflections after watching the Korean drama series "The Light in Your Eyes", which raised his awareness of neurodegenerative diseases.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Green Finance: 2 newly launched Hong Kong-based registries to boost carbon credits trade in Asia, founders say
06/09/2023
Asia Carbon Institute (ACI), whose panel includes Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), has launched a non-profit carbon credits registry, which would help to lower barriers to carbon credit trading, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region.

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- Environment & Sustainability
環保財政支出不患寡而患不均
06/09/2023
In an article on developing renewable energy in HK, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) emphasized the need for HK to collaborate with mainland China to purchase electricity from the Mainland, thereby reducing the pressure of local carbon emissions from power generation.

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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.
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum honours essay winners from Japan,Mauritania, and Montenegro
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum honours essay winners from Japan,Mauritania, and Montenegro

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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.