Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), attended Ernst & Young's ESG-themed briefing session for independent non-executive directors, during which she pointed out that compliance with ESG is crucial for companies, and boards must examine strategies to promote sustainability, which is important for both local and cross-border businesses. The ultimate goal is to make environmental protection a core governance principle for better management during global instability.

In articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the potential of passkeys as a future solution for a password-free internet, enhancing security and convenience.

Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) shared a research report titled "Metaverse: hyper-reality, creating the future" at the International Conference on Computer Engineering and Intelligent Control (ICCEIC) 2023 and gave a speech at the main forum of the 2023 World Conference on VR Industry.

In an article on Turkey expects a significant rise in Chinese tourists, driven by young history and photography enthusiasts, as they seek closer economic ties with Beijing, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the appetite for outbound tourism might be dampened at this point, but it makes sense in the long term.

In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he elaborated on the serious threats facing Chinese economy and why Beijing has no reason to rule out the partial nationalization of embattled property developers.

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed how AI can help start-up entrepreneurs mitigate emotional stress

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he compared Bard and ChatGPT, two popular AI models. Bard excels in searching real-time information and generating code, while ChatGPT is better at creative writing and summarizing articles. The choice depends on specific user needs.

In an article discussing if the measures announced in Policy Address could boost the birth rate, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), explained why Hong Kong has a low birth rate and the underlying issues behind the decline in birth rates, and how governments could address them.

A feature interview with Provost Prof. GUO Yike and Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), on how Generative AI could facilitate students' knowledge acquisition, improve their critical thinking, enhance their ability to ask questions, as well as how HKUST embraces this technology.

Meanwhile, Nicholas YEUNG, a Year 5 student of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), said that GenAI could save time in data searching and improve work efficiency, as long as one approaches it with a cautious attitude and possesses the relevant skills and techniques.

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the use of AI system Bard for trip planning, highlighting its benefits and limitations.