In a column article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he discussed the impracticality of “net-zero” as a pledge to deal with climate changes.

In an article on the rivalry between Singapore and HK, previous writing by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the divergence in governance is the capacity to anticipate, plan and prepare for the future.

Great Eagle Group has pledged to donate HK$1 million to HKUST and CityU each to establish the “Great Eagle Group Scholarship” at Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) at HKUST and CityU’s School of Energy and Environment. Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), said the University is pleased to collaborate with Great Eagle Group, who shares the same vision in bringing sustainability to the future generations.

Coverage on the quality assessment framework launched in March 2023 to enhance integrity of the voluntary carbon market, in which Prof. Grace HUI, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that Hong Kong, as an international marketplace for carbon trading, should consider regulating mislabeling of core principle credits and promoting pricing transparency of such credits.

In an article on how Macau could cultivate closer economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it is possible to designate Macau as a travel destination for Portugal and Brazil, while Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Macau can benefit from its status as a free-trade port and its vast hotel complexes.

In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he shared about the development of Hong Kong as a green-technology and finance hub.

In an article on the feasibility of HK seeking regional energy cooperation with the mainland, Prof. Davis BOOKHART, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that Hong Kong has to be self-sufficient as the Greater Bay Area may not have the potential to generate excessive renewable energy that Hong Kong can import. He also suggested the government should aggressively raise the standard of the building energy code to match international green building standards.

In an article on Kunshan’s business environment and metaverse industrial production, Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), was quoted as saying that Kunshan can develop cultural and tourism metaverse projects based on the scenic spots in the county and neighboring areas.

In an article co-written by Prof. Hong XU, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP), she discussed the price promotion strategy would undermine the effectiveness of referral marketing.

In an article on the proposed Asian monetary fund, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the internationalization of the RMB as a replacement for the USD would be a long-term plan, because there was a very high degree of persistence in the status of a dominant currency in the international monetary system.