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- Innovation & Technology
HKUST scientist on why he left career as paediatrician to do research
27/10/2022
In an interview with Awais FARID, a PhD graduate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), he talked about his career switch from a paediatrician to a researcher focuses on infection control as he realized that his passion to save lives should not be limited to a clinic.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Social Changes and Health
Research probes links between extreme weather events and violent conflicts in the Bangsamoro
24/10/2022
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), conducted a research on links between extreme weather events and violent conflicts in a region of Philippines.

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- Student Bonding & Development
香港科大跨學科課程 突破傳統界限 出路更多更廣
24/10/2022
IPO’s diverse and innovative academic programs, including Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) and BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN), are featured in an article. The unique curriculum and learning experience help students to become more competitive.

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- Public Policy
How Hong Kong’s policy address projects could give the city an edge
23/10/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article expressing her views on the series of measures rolled out by the new Policy Address.

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- Public Policy
Chinese Premier Li exits leadership body as Xi’s power grows
22/10/2022
In an article on Premier LI Keqiang being excluded from the newly elected Central Committee, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that President XI Jinping is a strong leader, so the premier will have to play second fiddle in the future.

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- Environment & Sustainability
A sizzling problem
21/10/2022
In an article on blistering temperatures arising from climate change, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared the impact on society brought by extreme heat.

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- Innovation & Technology
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
18/10/2022
Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), explained why China will assume global technological leadership in an article on its I&T capacity and development.
China Daily - Global
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - HK
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - Global
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - HK
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse

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- Business & Economy
港發揮「橋頭堡」作用 助啟資本雙向開放新時代
15/10/2022
Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said in an article that Mainland China has adopted the “One Currency, Two Markets” approach for RMB internationalization, and the policies launched over the years have cemented HK’s position as an offshore RMB hub.

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- Innovation & Technology
大學生入住科技園InnoCell 多元智能設備及共享空間 促進人才交流
13/10/2022
Prof. Rong ZHANG, lecturer of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Laila ALBUQUERQUE, a Year 4 student studying in the Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT), and two other students shared the experience of living in the HKSTP’s InnoCell, a smart living and co-creation space.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation
13/10/2022
Leslie Anne YASIS, a PhD candidate studying in Environmental Science, Policy and Management Program (ESPM), is among coaches advising participants of the Climathon Pasig, the annual ideathon for climate action, to create solutions tackling environmental issues.
Business World Online
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation
Business World Online
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation

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- Environment & Sustainability
The case for deepening collaboration with the mainland
01/04/2023
In an article on deepening collaboration between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau on climate governance policies, it was mentioned that Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), co-authored a research paper where she developed the question of a more open and collaborative climate change policy framework in Hong Kong and Macau.

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- Public Policy
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
11/04/2023
In an article on India may soon surpass China as most populous, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it is a big moment in human history as the baton is passed to India.
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When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
ST.LOUIS POST-DIAPATCH
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
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When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Journal Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Pantagraph
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Rapid City Journal
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Quad-City Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
greensboro.com
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
ST.LOUIS POST-DIAPATCH
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Press of Atlantic City
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Journal Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
The Pantagraph
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Rapid City Journal
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?
Quad-City Times
When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing
12/04/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed the contributions Hong Kong can make to the Mainland's advanced manufacturing policy.
China Daily - HK
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing
China Daily - HK
HK stands to gain by helping mainland's advanced manufacturing

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- Business & Economy
Could establishment of an Asian monetary fund help China’s yuan dethrone US dollar?
13/04/2023
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.

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- Business & Economy
推薦營銷與價格促銷 不宜同時用
14/04/2023
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.

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- Business & Economy
中國製造十年進化論|昆山:敢闖敢試開創兩大千億產業集群 能否裂變出更多增長極
19/04/2023
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.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub
21/04/2023
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.
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong is set to thrive as green-technology and finance hub

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- Environment & Sustainability
Greening the grid
21/04/2023
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.

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- Business & Economy
How gambling hub Macau could cultivate stronger economic ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries
23/04/2023
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.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Climate change: how the new global quality assessment framework can boost carbon markets' integrity, transparency
24/04/2023
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.