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.

Prof. LIU Qifeng, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared his experience and latest research on AI at the “GBA AI ecology forum” held in Shenzhen on 1 August 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.