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  • Environment & Sustainability
Collaboration is key
08/08/2023
A team led by Prof. Laurence L. DELINA of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) conducted a study "Climate Fragility Risks in the Bangsamoro, and its intersections with armed conflict" in an academic forum held on 2 August 2023 in the Philippines. The study was the first of its kind done in the Bangsamoro region.
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  • Public Policy
A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
02/08/2023
In an article discussing the Singaporean government's ability to take criticism, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that instead of persuading people, the Singaporean government makes people feel that their sense of injustice and unfairness is not taken seriously.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
HKEX proposal for mandatory climate disclosures gets nod from businesses, but not without concerns over timeline, scope
19/07/2023
In an article on HKEx's plan to make climate-related disclosures mandatory, Prof. Keith CHAN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as supporting the idea in a joint response he had issued with Civic Exchange and Green Collective, with caution that target companies should be given sufficient time to build relevant capacity.
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  • Public Policy
W1m nanny salaries would allow access for middle-class: panel
19/07/2023
In an article on ways to reduce childcare costs in South Korea, Prof. Hyuncheol Bryant KIM, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that South Korea should take a cue from Hong Kong, where domestic helpers are entitled to a minimum salary set by the government.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Business & Economy
香港會計師公會舉辦CPA論壇 雲集中外政商翹楚 助力企業建未來
18/07/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), joined a panel discussion titled ‘‘Hong Kong’s transition into an ESG and Green Finance Hub’’ at a forum held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the HK Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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  • Innovation & Technology
蘇州相城(香港)科技合作交流會在港成功舉辦
14/07/2023
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), said at the Suzhou Xiangcheng (HK) Technology Co-operation Exchange Session on Tuesday that Xiangcheng District's geographical, industrial, and policy support can facilitate business startups and innovation, and that HKUST is delighted to collaborate with Xiangcheng District in areas including technology innovation and talent cultivation.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
There's no simple solution to climate change
10/07/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he explained why there's no simple solution to climate change. He indicated that much technological development and scientific research will be needed over the coming years for climate protection, not just politics and finance.
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  • Public Policy
本港少數族裔精神健康求助難 印裔輔導員:冀打破語言障礙助開口
09/07/2023
In an article on the Hong Kong ethnic minority population’s dire demands for counseling services, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that mainstream mental health services have yet to address their cultural, religious and linguistic needs. Cassy CHAN, Assistant Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), suggested that it is more effective to promote mental health messages to the ethnic minority in their mother tongues.
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  • Public Policy
From ditch digging to herding donkeys, no rest for China's rural seniors
05/07/2023
In an article on the difficulties faced by China’s rural seniors, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said the fragmentation of the family is obviously a challenge impacting care for China's older villagers.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Let's make start toward cleaner society
31/07/2019
Article by Prof. Kira MATUS , Associate Head of Division of Public Policy at The Standard
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  • Public Policy
If Hong Kong protesters have a dream, they need their own Martin Luther King to realise it
01/08/2019
Article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability at South China Morning Post
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  • Student Bonding & Development
To learn science without boundaries
16/08/2019
Prof. King CHOW, Director of IPO, along with CUHK School of Education Dr. Victor LAU, two secondary school teachers and three high school winners of the International Biology Olympiad who were trained by them, shared how important it is to stimulate youngsters’ interest in science and learning, instead of just merely training their skills for the purpose of obtaining good grades.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
HK set for worst of it amid climate change
26/08/2019
Article by Prof. IM Eun Soon, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability, at The Standard
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
PRIASE-HK a mobile app launched by Institute for the Environment (IENV)
03/09/2019
Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Director of Institute for the Environment (IENV) and Prof. NING Zhi, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) introduced the mobile app PRAISE-HK launched by IENV, which provides real-time and projected information on air quality and health risk down to street level in a TV program on HK’s air pollution and regulations.
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  • Public Policy
The Hong Kong protests are a political crisis – and a huge opportunity for the government
03/09/2019
Article by Prof. Donald LOW, Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP) on the recent anti-extradition bill protests, which he described as a chance for the HKSAR government to embark on far-reaching socioeconomic policy and institutional reforms.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Volkswagen Appoints Professor Ye QI to Sustainability Advisory Council
03/09/2019
Prof. Ye QI, Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) was appointed as a member of Volkswagen Group’s Independent Sustainability Advisory Council to advise the group on strategic sustainability and social responsibility issues.
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  • Public Policy
Asia’s Richest Families are Riding High
10/09/2019
Prof. Donald LOW, Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP) shared his insights on wealth tax, saying Asia lacks discussions on whether governments should tax the rich more.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
Artificial Intelligence and Chatbot are helping us
11/09/2019
Sunny Wong, alumni of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) was interviewed by Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) about his Chatbot startup. Full version news is only available for HKEJ subscribers.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
Sea Gas Monitoring Technique Should Be Encouraged
12/09/2019
Prof. Jianping GAN, Chair Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his insights at a conference on sea gas, saying Hong Kong and Zhuhai’s collaboration on sea gas monitoring technique should be encouraged.