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- Environment & Sustainability
Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority
29/08/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR),said at a maritime forum that young thought leaders in the maritime industry have strong visions of what it takes to attract a broad pool of talent.
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- Business & Economy
China slowly undercutting US influence in Latin America with 5 ‘new factor’ trade deals
28/08/2022
In an article on China’s presence in Latin America, Prof. Edwin LAI from the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) said that China has been trying all sorts of ways to try to get natural resources to support the country's fast growth.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
China’s Heat Wave Strains Its Economy
19/08/2022
Prof. SHI Xiaoming, Assistant Professor at the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said future extreme heat waves would affect even larger areas and impact more population in an article on the heatwaves in China.
The New York Times
China’s Heat Wave Strains Its Economy (subscription required)
紐約時報中文網
中國經歷60年來最嚴峻高溫天氣，多地限電停工
The New York Times
China’s Heat Wave Strains Its Economy (subscription required)
紐約時報中文網
中國經歷60年來最嚴峻高溫天氣，多地限電停工
- Public Policy
Academic success depends on more than high entrance exam scores
17/08/2022
Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) published an article on high entrance exam score not being the only factor to determine success.
- Public Policy
Work with universities overseas to tell Hong Kong’s story to the world
17/08/2022
In a column article on Hong Kong’s unique political system can be a case study for those studying policy in institutions around the world, the Division of Public Policy’s (PPOL) Case Development Program was mentioned as one of the case study learning initiatives in Hong Kong.
- Innovation & Technology
港科大推出元宇宙雙子校園 助力大灣區融合發展
16/08/2022
Prof. HUI Pan, Chair Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) was interviewed to talk about metaHKUST and metaverse’s development.
中國新聞網
港科大推出元宇宙雙子校園 助力大灣區融合發展
東方日報網
元宇宙無窮創意 職業發展新機遇
中國新聞網
港科大推出元宇宙雙子校園 助力大灣區融合發展
東方日報網
元宇宙無窮創意 職業發展新機遇
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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
China’s Double Debt Crisis
14/08/2022
Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW and Master of Public Management candidate YANG Wen wrote an article on China’s double debt crisis.
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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
Semiconductor Landmark Bill to Increase US Industry Competitiveness
11/08/2022
Chair Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy said in an article on US President Joe BIDEN signing a landmark bill to provide billions in subsidies for US semiconductor industry and to boost efforts to make the US more competitive with China’s innovation efforts, that since the US has provided various funds for industrial development, it cannot blame China for its similar subsidy schemes in the next trade talk between the two countries.
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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
“3+4” quarantine arrangement jeopardized its role as an international transport and travel hub
09/08/2022
Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW said in an article on Hong Kong’s new “3+4” quarantine arrangement for inbound travelers, that while many countries have resumed normal border entry processes and cancelled the hotel quarantine arrangement, HK’s continuation of such arrangement has jeopardized its role as an international transport and travel hub, adding that HK has to be quarantine-free within this year or enterprises will relocate their regional headquarters from HK to other cities gradually.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Philippines rescues ‘dirty’ companies from pandemic hole
09/08/2022
Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA said in an article on the Philippines’s renewable energy development, that he believed the local government could have done more to speed up the country’s transition to renewable energy.
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
16/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Public Policy
Why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks of 3 biases
19/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks associated with three kinds of bias: optimism, overconfidence, and omission.
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- World Relations
UAE seeks closer China ties through Africa, South Pacific investments as Middle East nation eyes ‘global player role’
19/12/2023
In an article on the United Arab Emirates seeking closer ties with China to co-invest in Africa and the South Pacific, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Chinese investors see their UAE bases as a "springboard" to build inroads in other countries, and this is in line with the UAE's ability to be a more global player like Hong Kong.
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- Public Policy
Why Hong Kong’s demographic dilemma need not mean doom
20/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Jingwei Alex HE, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they elaborated on how smart policies can mitigate coming changes brought about by the persistently low total fertility rate in Hong Kong.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Record turnout at Asian Insurance Forum 2023 marks promising shift in industry dynamics
21/12/2023
In an advertorial on the Asian Insurance Forum 2023, it was mentioned that Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), moderated the panel discussion on how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) generate business value.
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- Innovation & Technology
AI融入家庭活動 長幼一起邊玩邊學
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed AI's role in family activities.
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- Innovation & Technology
馬斯克的第一原理思維
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed Elon Musk's use of first-principles thinking, which involves deconstructing problems and finding innovative solutions, highlighting his approach in founding SpaceX and his ability to challenge conventional thinking.
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- Student Bonding & Development
From student to managing director of multi-million dollar business: How to become a leader in 8 years
23/12/2023
In a feature interview, T&M-DDP alumnus Bor Hung CHONG, who is the Managing Director at a renowned regional solar developer NEFIN, shared on his journey from being a student to becoming the senior management of a multi-million dollar business in eight years. He mentioned he appreciated the education and diverse exposure and career opportunities he got at HKUST. Also, he said the quality of education was also second to none.
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
26/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Climate change is getting real: Hong Kong's winters getting shorter while summers simmering for longer
27/12/2023
In an article on how climate change affects weather in Hong Kong, Prof. Xiaoming SHI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was quoted as saying that global warming is making the hot season longer and the cold season shorter, posing greater threat to low-income populations. Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that those who are working outside such as construction workers and laborers exposed to intense heat during hotter days are also the most vulnerable.