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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Decisive action, not deferment, will dispel waste-charging doubts
23/01/2024
Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), co-writing an article with HKU and PolyU professors, expressed concerns regarding the Hong Kong government’s decision to further delay the citywide waste-charging scheme and urge the government to move forward decisively with the waste-charging scheme.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Shrinking child populations discussed at international symposium in Japan
22/01/2024
At an international symposium on child-bearing held in Japan, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said economic assistance provided by governments to households has not been as effective as expected in reversing the shrinking of child populations, adding that countries will be able to "see a way out of" their declining child populations if they start to regard the challenge not as "a problem to be solved" but as "an opportunity" to change gender roles, work culture, and other social aspects.

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- Business & Economy
Hong Kong needs to consider introducing sales tax to plug financing gaps, removing US dollar peg
20/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed how the Government should boost the economy by keeping an open mind about the goods and services tax and considering linking HKD to a basket of currencies instead of just the greenback.

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- Social Changes and Health
高唱let it go 放下困擾人或事
19/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the strategy of "letting it go" to cope with uncertainties.

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- Innovation & Technology
AI時代心態培養從小開始
19/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the cultivation of AI mindset from a young age.

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- Innovation & Technology
科大人造類器官高效採樣新材料配3D打印 測評污染禍害
19/01/2024
In an exclusive article, Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced the 3D-printed cellular scaffoldings of human skin, lung, kidney, and heart cells created by the HKUST-APEL joint laboratory research team as artificial organoids for monitoring air and water pollution to measure their potential harm to human health. Prof. Yeung stated that the laboratory is considering future collaborations with the government to install similar experimental equipment, such as detectors, on streets and buildings. Additionally, more coverage on the HKUST-APEL Joint Lab establishment.

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- Public Policy
China's population falls for second straight year
17/01/2024
In articles on China's population decline, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it's not a surprise as China has got one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, so the population stops growing and starts to decline
Bradenton Herald
China's population falls for second straight year
Breitbart News Network
China's population falls for second straight year
The Charlotte Observer
China's population falls for second straight year
The News Tribune
China's population falls for second straight year
Yahoo News, US
China's population falls for second straight year
BELLEVILLE NEWS-DEMOCRAT
China's population falls for second straight year
The Island Packet
China's population falls for second straight year
Bradenton Herald
China's population falls for second straight year
Breitbart News Network
China's population falls for second straight year
The Charlotte Observer
China's population falls for second straight year
The News Tribune
China's population falls for second straight year
Yahoo News, US
China's population falls for second straight year
BELLEVILLE NEWS-DEMOCRAT
China's population falls for second straight year
The Island Packet
China's population falls for second straight year

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- Public Policy
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
17/01/2024
In response to the HKEX’s amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and the Listing Rules, which require listed companies to increase the ratio of female directors, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the revised Code has indeed brought about improvements in the gender composition of boards of directors in Hong Kong-listed companies, but the level of female participation on boards has not yet been the most ideal.
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上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
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上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
星島頭條網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用
星島日報網
上市公司女性董事比例增 陸恭蕙:沒借口不聘用

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- Environment & Sustainability
陸恭蕙倡政商學界 聯手推綠色建築 採節能材料 藉AI收集資料
16/01/2024
In an exclusive interview, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), advocated the establishment of an inter-organizational partnership. The partnership shall unite the government, NGOs, and financial service industry to explore energy-saving and decarbonization measures for renovating buildings in Hong Kong.

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- Business & Economy
- Innovation & Technology
創業港人:星貼身跟進如帶路人「聯繫新加坡」助協調跨國項目 2008年已起步吸初創
02/11/2022
In articles on Singapore's entrepreneurial environment, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that Singapore pays attention to manufacturing while it also stresses on AI and I&T development, adding that a large number of talents leaving Hong Kong is a reflection of Hong Kong failing to retain local talent.

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- Business & Economy
李家超:最壞情况已過 港返舞台中央 余偉文稱明年再辦峰會 學者:放寬防疫、招才更重要
03/11/2022
In an article on the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that he didn't think the 2-day Summit would bring substantial changes to Hong Kong, adding that the government should focus more on relaxing the anti-pandemic limitations and attract talents.

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- Environment & Sustainability
香港首個校本空氣質素監測網絡成立 為小學提供儀器監察校園空氣
03/11/2022
Institute for the Environment (IENV) has collaborated with Clean Air Network to set up Hong Kong's first school-based air quality monitoring network, installing professional outdoor and indoor air quality monitors at eight primary schools in Tuen Mun and Sham Shui Po.

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- Environment & Sustainability
北都綠色規劃不可缺少?三大專家話你知潛力多大
08/11/2022
In an article on the green planning in the Northern Metropolis, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) mentioned that green development has become an indispensable driving force in the Mainland and the world, adding that green development would certainly have a prominent place in the Northern Metropolis project.

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- Innovation & Technology
研資局推多項新撥款項目 助應對香港挑戰 把握國家發展機遇
09/11/2022
Prof. Jianping GAN, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was featured in an advertorial by UGC on its Theme-based Research Scheme, in which he shared his research projects on HK’s surrounding waters.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
ESG理財產品受追捧 香港打造綠色金融中心獨具優勢
10/11/2022
In an article on sustainable financial investment in the Greater Bay Area, it was mentioned that the Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) program, jointly offered by Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and School of Business and Management, could help fill the talent gap for green and sustainable finance experts.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
HK must catch up on green finance to reclaim position as leading financial hub
11/11/2022
In an article co-written by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she called for the Hong Kong government to catch up on green finance to reclaim position as leading financial hub.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
14/11/2022
In articles on the rapid aging population and the declining fertility rate in China, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that job prospect is a key factor for young people, as people wouldn’t have more babies when they cannot even get jobs.
Business World Online
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
U.S. News (&) World Report
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
The Advocate
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
The Standard
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
Goulburn Post
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
The Standard
Facts of life upended again
Business World Online
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
U.S. News (&) World Report
As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies
The Advocate
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
The Standard
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
Goulburn Post
Birth rate falls in China as world grows
The Standard
Facts of life upended again

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- Environment & Sustainability
- World Relations
COP27: resumption of US-China climate dialogue a step in the right direction but progress could be slow, analysts say
15/11/2022
In an article on the resumption of US-China climate dialogue, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that before the suspension of US-China climate talks, the two nations had many exchanges on cooperation, including controlling methane emissions.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
灣區傳統工業也受惠綠色金融
17/11/2022
In an article on GBA’s green finance development, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said she expected GBA to be the fertile soil for the development of green industry since companies are shifting from merely meeting the compliance obligations to seeing incentives for profit making.
