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- Environment & Sustainability
Two ways Hong Kong must transform to achieve carbon neutrality
28/10/2021
Adjunct Assistant Prof. Davis BOOKHART from Division of Environment and Sustainability wrote an article on the questions Hong Kong has to address to achieve carbon neutrality and other goals pledged in its Climate Action Plan 2050.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
How to balance energy, climate and GDP
20/10/2021
Prof. YE Qi from Division of Public Policy spoke in a TV interview on global energy shortage, particularly the situation in China as the country’s economic growth has slowed down and winter is fast approaching. He also touched on whether renewable energy could be the next major source of power in China, saying the overall coal consumption is expected to see a steady decline.

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- Public Policy
Young Chinese fall out of love with marriage
19/10/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy was interviewed on a poll which shows young mainlanders are increasingly reluctant to get married. He said the result highlighted the mismatch between individual and societal expectations.

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- Social Changes and Health
As Asian nations open up, where is travel allowed – and how can I do so safely?
16/10/2021
In an article on pandemic travel advice, Division of Environment and Sustainability Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN said mask-wearing is an effective and much-needed protective measure as long as the pandemic is still ongoing.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Philippines torn between LNG and renewable energy
14/10/2021
In an article on whether the Philippines should import liquefied natural gas as its major energy source after depleting its natural gas reserve, Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA said it should take the chance to transit to renewable energy sources.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Policy Address Clears Way for Political, Economic Change
12/10/2021
An opinion piece by DProf. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist, Division of Environment & Sustainability on how the Cheif Executive’s Policy Address has prepared Hong Kong for positive political and economic changes.

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- Business & Economy
How Evergrande's rags-to-riches founder is trying to save his empire
12/10/2021
In an article on the debt crisis of Evergrande Group, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy Prof. Donald LOW said a government bailout would be seen as “a massive subsidy for the rich,” and may undercut China’s effort in promoting common prosperity in the country.
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How Evergrande's rags-to-riches founder is trying to save his empire
The Edge Markets
How Evergrande's rags-to-riches founder is trying to save his empire

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- Public Policy
Driver's Seat on Hong Kong’s Future
10/10/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH described Chief Executive’s latest Policy Address as a “watershed” in Hong Kong’s political and governance development in an opinion piece.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Vehicle Speed Limit VS Air Quality
05/10/2021
In a TV news on Paris’ recent introduction of a 30km/h speed limit on almost all the city’s roads, Division of Environment and Sustainability Research Assistant Prof. CHE Wenwei said the measure addresses more of a safety concern. Meanwhile, she introduced PRAISE-HK, a mobile app providing real-time information on air quality and health risk down to street level in Hong Kong.

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- Environment & Sustainability
How Can Hong Kong "Decarbonize the Airport"?
02/10/2021
In an article on Towngas’ provision of sustainable aviation fuel for airlines looking to reduce carbon emissions, Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH said Hong Kong will need to think of how to “decarbonize the airport” and the city could look for a stable supply of greener fuels from Mainland China.

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- Innovation & Technology
聚焦人工智能產業發展 粵港澳大灣區AI生態論壇在深舉辦
02/08/2023
Prof. LIU Qifeng, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared his experience and latest research on AI at the “GBA AI ecology forum” held in Shenzhen on 1 August 2023.

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- Public Policy
A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
02/08/2023
In an article discussing the Singaporean government's ability to take criticism, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that instead of persuading people, the Singaporean government makes people feel that their sense of injustice and unfairness is not taken seriously.
Bradenton Herald
A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
Bradenton Herald
A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
Idaho Statesman
A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government’s Ability to Take Criticism Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/world/article277884033.html#storylink=cpy
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism
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A Wave of Scandals Is Testing the Singaporean Government's Ability to Take Criticism

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
香港ESG人才短缺 各界應積極培養以推動綠色產業發展
08/08/2023
In an article on the actions taken by various stakeholders in Hong Kong to nurture local ESG talent, it was mentioned that HKUST launched Hong Kong’s first BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN) program in 2022. Also, HKUST and Hong Kong Green Finance Association have jointly launched a certificate course in sustainable finance to address the shortage of ESG talent.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Collaboration is key
08/08/2023
A team led by Prof. Laurence L. DELINA of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) conducted a study "Climate Fragility Risks in the Bangsamoro, and its intersections with armed conflict" in an academic forum held on 2 August 2023 in the Philippines. The study was the first of its kind done in the Bangsamoro region.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
鼓勵私營部門創新 谷綠色科技金融
10/08/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on how to encourage the private sector to be innovative in green fintech.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Beyond Hardware: Key to Advancing Solar, Clean Energy Tech
17/08/2023
A team led by Prof. Magdalena KLEMUN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and overseas researchers has developed a quantitative model to analyze the cost evolution of solar energy systems, which captures the contributions of both hardware technology features and soft technology features.

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- Environment & Sustainability
【核污水排海】學者指稀釋不可完全消除輻射物質 或需長期監察附近水域
24/08/2023
In a TV report on Japan releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), commented on alternative methods for handling the wastewater, such as evaporation into the atmosphere or burial in the ground. He said that radioactive substances could disperse into the air, and tritium could potentially reach densely populated regions in Japan, China, and South Korea. If the wastewater is buried underground, there is a risk of leakage in the event of an earthquake, which could lead to the contamination of the entire region's land.

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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
US should analyze policies of depriving China of chips
28/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he explained the reasons for the US to analyze policies to deprive China of chips.

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- Environment & Sustainability
專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用
28/08/2023
In a TV news story on some people using radiation detectors bought on the market to monitor radioactive levels, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that both the Hong Kong and Japanese governments are monitoring radioactive levels, and their results are more accurate than those from radiation detectors bought on the market.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Fukushima waste water release: how mainland China and Hong Kong got it wrong
30/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he elaborated on the impact of Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.