In an article on Singapore’s possible expansion of its wealth tax system in its upcoming budget tomorrow, Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW said such move is a signal of the government’s commitment to social equality and he thinks a low and simple wealth tax will not lower the city state’s attractiveness to the rich.

In an article on when the world’s population will peak and its implications, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said governments tend to solve demographic problems with demographic solutions. But for solving problems such as carbon emissions, the government may focus on pushing fertility down rather than finding ways to minimize the average person’s carbon footprint.

An interview with Prof. Pan HUI, Affiliated Faculty of the Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM), in which he talked about essential elements of metaverse and the development of the trend in China and the United States.

Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW wrote an article on the current fifth wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, in which he said HK government needs to accept the possibility that even if zero-COVID is a desirable goal, it is not realistic or achievable.

An exclusive interview with Division of Public Policy Prof. Edwin LAI, in which he shared his insights on RMB’s internationalization and his recent publication of a book on such a topic.

Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW wrote an article on Mainland’s and Hong Kong’s zero-COVID approach, in which he said the current outbreak in Hong Kong is an opportunity for finding a more sustainable approach to deal with COVID.

Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability wrote a column article on the three challenges – namely sustainability, digitalization, and common prosperity – that candidates running for the coming chief executive election must meet.

When talked about HKUST’s curiosity driven curriculum, opportunities, scholarships, and other admission information for Malaysian students in a virtual press conference, IPO alumnus from Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) CHONG Bor-Hung also shared their study experiences, career aspirations, and how HKUST has empowered them with opportunities that help build their entrepreneurial careers.

Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW wrote an article on China’s economic policies and its pursuit of “common prosperity”.

In an article on the Chinese authorities’ mishandling of the pandemic situation in Xi’an, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Donald LOW said a few local officials have set ambitious goals of being Covid-free, but they received very few resources from the central government and do not have much power to take actions.