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  • Public Policy
Decline in South Korea's Population Growth
18/03/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented in an article on South Korea’s population change, saying the low birth rate has led to a decline in population growth and insufficient labor force, and may impact the country’s economic development. (Sina)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
Hong Kong’s axing from Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom rankings a gift that will keep on giving
16/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW on how Hong Kong should remake its economy and find a better balance state and markets, after its exclusion from the Index of Economic Freedom.
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  • Public Policy
South Korea Urged to Do More to Boost Fertility
11/03/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented in an article on the declining fertility rate of South Korea, saying the Korean government has spent an enormous amount of money trying to encourage women to have more children, but the birth rate is now worse because it ignored the bigger context of why people are not having children.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
What Does Falling Birthrate Mean for the Country’s Economic Growth?
10/03/2021
Division of Public Policy Prof. Albert PARK shared his insights in an article on China’s birthrate, saying the country’s falling fertility rate will accelerate population aging, but China can address the growth challenges by different policies such as relaxing its immigration policy, extending retirement age, and establishing comprehensive healthcare and pension systems that support better health over the life cycle.
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  • Business & Economy
Make Better Business Decisions
08/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree in Technology & Management, commented in an article about blockchain technology in secondhand luxury market, saying the more recognition a blockchain has from the companies, the more effective and credible it will be.
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  • Social Changes and Health
To Democratize Vaccine Access, Democratize Production
03/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Research Asst. Prof. Renu SINGH on how we could address the COVID-19 vaccine inequality by opening vaccine technology and assisting countries around the world to manufacture.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Why are Hong Kong’s vital low-carbon policies missing from the budget?
03/03/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on the Budget, saying the government could have directed much more resources to decarbonisation.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Can China meet its ambitious decarbonization goals?
24/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Christine LOH commented on China's 2060 carbon neutrality target in an interview, saying the decarbonization target "did not come out of the blue" and that it confirmed China’s paradigm shift from polluted "factory of the world" to clean, green producer of homegrown high-tech goods.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong must take a leaf out of the European Union’s book to reduce waste
24/02/2021
An article written by Rachel YU, a student from Division of Environment and Sustainability student, on Hong Kong’s waste management policy, she called on the society to reduce plastic waste and raise awareness of environmental protection through education.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
A New Chapter In China's Carbon Neutrality Target
22/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how China’s carbon neutrality target will open a new chapter in its future development.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Kidult最佳聖誕禮物
21/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the best Christmas gifts for kidults, and using games to get familiar with a future dominated by technology.
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  • Innovation & Technology
京穗港專家熱議"廣州建設中心型世界城市"
22/11/2023
In an article on the 57th "Guangzhou new observation" academic roundtable conference, Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), analyzed the challenges faced by Guangzhou in the context of science and innovation. He emphasized the importance of innovative industry-academia-research collaboration mechanisms in building Guangzhou as a hub for science and innovation.
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  • Public Policy
科學科考慮小一小二不設筆試
24/11/2023
In articles on the proposal to eliminate written exams for the Science subject in the Primary one and two levels, Prof. Tai Kai NG, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), who is also the Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council Standing Committee on STEAM Education and supports the proposal, said that when it comes to student admissions, some well-known universities in Europe and the US only consider applicants' scores in internal school assessments instead of their public exam results.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
24/11/2023
In an article on the Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign launched by the Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, it was mentioned that the campaign has received support from 14 professional and business organizations, including the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR).
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  • Student Bonding & Development
科大全港唯一「海洋科學與科技學士學位」課程
24/11/2023
Prof. Stanley LAU, Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced the latest curriculum of HKUST’s BSc in Ocean Science and Technology (OST), Hong Kong’s first and only UG program related to ocean science.
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  • Innovation & Technology
OpenAI阿爾特曼風波啟示
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the recent controversy surrounding OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, with implications for the AI industry.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Bard Vs ChatGPT 哪個AI更好用?
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he compared the functions and usability of Bard Vs ChatGPT, two most popular AI chatbot in the market.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
What Hong Kong must do to prepare for years of weaker growth in mainland China
25/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on what Hong Kong should do to prepare for years of weaker economic growth in mainland China. He suggests that a more active and adaptive government is needed for re-industrialization, developing stronger ties with other regions, and tackling future challenges.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong academics warn hot nights to increase by 50%, this year’s record rainfall will be outstripped and call for coordinated response
27/11/2023
An inter-university research team by HKUST, CUHK and HKU conducted a study on extreme weather events and their impacts on the built environment in Hong Kong. According to climate model projections, the research team indicated that Hong Kong is expected to experience its highest hourly rainfall of 230mm in the 2040s, over 40% higher than the record set during a recent black rainstorm. Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the intensity of rain is going to increase tremendously amid global warming.
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