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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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  • 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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  • 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
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
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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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  • 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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  • Environment & Sustainability
本地大學研究成果影響全球 多項研究推進環保節能新發展
12/01/2024
In an UGC advertorial showcasing recent advancements in various university research projects related to environmental protection and energy conservation, it was mentioned that Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and her team focus on the study of PM2.5 in the atmosphere. The team has achieved scientific consensus in addressing two major air pollution issues in Hong Kong, namely local street-level pollution and regional haze.
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  • Innovation & Technology
培養EQ應對科技巨輪
12/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the cultivation of EQ to cope with technological challenges.
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  • Public Policy
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too
10/01/2024
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on how HK can improve residents' cultural experiences to attract visitors to the city.
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  • Public Policy
HK shipping accorded due attention in logistics mix
07/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she called for the establishment of a port authority in Hong Kong.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
As Beijing eases zero-COVID, can Hong Kong get ahead of the curve and scrap remaining rules?
08/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on Hong Kong’s way forward on COVID policies upon Beijing’s ease of zero-COVID policy.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Team catches prize at first sniff
08/12/2022
The HKUST “Fisherly” team, including Year 3 students Leon CHENG and Minjin GU studying Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), won the second runner-up in the Undergraduate section of the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. The project involved the design of a rapid test kit to test the freshness of edible fish, targeting use by restaurants, fish retailers and consumers.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
HKUST CARE 2022 Creates Opportunity of Stocktaking Policy and Measures on Hong Kong’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience
10/12/2022
HKUST’s three-day Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference (CARE2022) drew about 1,000 participants on its first day of event, including senior government officials and industry representatives. Provost Prof. GUO Yike spoke on HKUST’s commitment to developing sustainability solutions for society in his welcome remarks.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
院士專家齊聚大灣區碳中和論壇 共商推動大灣區碳中和進程
10/12/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), delivered a keynote speech titled “2022 COP27 and its significance to HK” at the GBA Carbon Neutrality Forum.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
Lessons for Hong Kong in its futile pursuit of China’s zero-Covid strategy
15/12/2022
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on the “zero-COVID” policy’s lessons for Hong Kong. His views on China's abandonment of its "zero-COVID" strategy was also quoted in another media report.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Public Policy
減貧與可持續發展國際論壇:洋蔥學園助力鄉村教育振興
19/12/2022
Prof. Albert PARK, Chair Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared his insights on poverty alleviation in a speech at 2022 International Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development.
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  • Innovation & Technology
監管超前部署 打擊新型犯罪
28/12/2022
In a feature article on metaverse development, Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), was quoted on his views on possible commercial applications of metaverse and challenges in regulation facing law enforcement agencies.
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  • Business & Economy
  • World Relations
華洽人幣買油 沙特勢拒接納
03/01/2023
In an article analyzing whether oil and natural gas transactions can be settled in RMB, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Saudi Arabia is in favor of the USD and is reluctant to accept the RMB. Moreover, Saudi Arabia would not like to see arbitrage activities arising from the different transactions denominated in RMB and USD.