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  • Innovation & Technology
無密碼驗證的未來
20/10/2023
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.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
安永:ESG方案對企業可持續發展至關重要
18/10/2023
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.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Organic nitrogen aerosol is an important contributor to global atmospheric nitrogen deposition, finds study
13/10/2023
A research team co-led by Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), developed a comprehensive global model of atmospheric gaseous and particulate organic nitrogen (ON), emphasizing the previously underestimated significance of atmospheric ON aerosol depositions on ecosystems.
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  • Innovation & Technology
大學第一課 應對AI挑戰
13/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the challenges of incorporating AI into university education, and its impact on future warfare.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
企業拓ESG求才若渴 培育專才增競爭力
12/10/2023
In a column article on the increasing efforts of companies to attract ESG talents and enhance their competitiveness, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the demand for ESG information disclosure from the government and investors has created an urgent need for sustainable development talent within businesses. Prof. LOH highlighted that in response to these demands, HKUST is offering a BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance, aiming to cultivate professionals in Hong Kong who can contribute to this field.
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  • Innovation & Technology
「EDGE全球AI&Web3投資峰會」圓滿落幕
10/10/2023
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), attended the EDGE Global AI & Web3 Investment Summit on Sept 26 and 27 to discuss the application of data science in the Metaverse and how large language models like ChatGPT can serve as collaborative partners to data scientists.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Global Maritime Forum honours essay winners from Japan, Mauritania, and Montenegro
09/10/2023
In an article on the Global Maritime Forum announcing the three winners of its 2023 Future Maritime Leaders essay competition yesterday, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that the future of the maritime industry should encompass environmental and social sustainability as well as leverage technology to achieve the objectives of decarbonization and inclusivity.
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  • Innovation & Technology
反烏托邦的未來世界
06/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the anti-utopian world in the future. He indicated that as time goes by, humanity has not become more civilized in recent years; on the contrary, it is moving towards more control and less freedom. Irresponsible quantitative easing policies, excessive borrowing by large corporations, and the widening wealth gap, among other factors, have made society more unfair and unstable.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
‘People are scared of Japanese seafood’: Hong Kong restaurants bear brunt of imports ban following Fukushima waste water row
03/10/2023
In an article on how Hong Kong's import restrictions on seafood following Fukushima waste water discharge affect eateries in the city, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that there was a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding radioactivity and nuclear technology and banning Japanese food imports was unnecessary.
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  • Innovation & Technology
三星窺準用家需求 擬拓移動通訊生態系統
29/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on Samsung’s efforts to expand its mobile communication ecosystem in response to users’ demands.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
Why HK’s linked exchange rate system is important
29/07/2022
Prof. Edwin LAI from Division of Public Policy explained why Hong Kong’s linked exchange rate system is important from political perspective in an article discussing the system’s significance to HK and if the HKSAR government is capable of maintaining it.
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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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  • 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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  • 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
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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.
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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.