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- Business & Economy
The Change of Acquisition Policies of Various Countries
11/05/2020
Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of Division of Public Policy(PPOL) shared his insights about the change of acquisition policies of various countries.
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- Innovation & Technology
Understanding zoonotic diseases: "Enthusiasm for game meat to have prime impact on human health"
08/05/2020
Dr. Nirmal Kumar GALI, Research Associate of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts about how zoonotic virus work when they encounter the human body.
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- Social Changes and Health
COVID-19 Pandemic and its Aftermath
06/05/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts about COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath in a webinar hosted by Academia.SG.
Online Citizen
COVID-19 crisis amplified economic and sociopolitical weaknesses in Singapore – Academia.SG webinar
Online Citizen
Post-pandemic: Social justice, developing moral sensibilities, and rethinking economic models need to be prioritised
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- Public Policy
A New Approach to Measuring Inequalities in Development
05/05/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis has designed a viable alternative to the conventional Human Development Index as a means of measuring progress in development.
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- Environment & Sustainability
How China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate debate in the Covid-19 era
28/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on how China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate change global discussion amid the pandemic.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to HKSI Facilities
28/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to the Fo Tan facility of the Sports Institute to keep the elite athletes and coaches safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- Innovation & Technology
Aerodynamic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Two Wuhan Hospitals
28/04/2020
Prof. NING Zhi, Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) co-wrote a research paper on aerodynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in two Wuhan hospitals.
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- Public Policy
Real lessons from Covid-19 to Singaporean Governement
27/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented that Singaporeans should learn from the COVID-19 outbreak, with one being they must embrace diversity and their government should be open-minded about dissenting perspectives, as that would facilitate flexible decision making in a rapidly evolving crisis.
灼見名家
新加坡政府應為疫情危機承擔什麼責任?
灼見名家
新加坡應從疫情危機中汲取什麼教訓?
灼見名家
新加坡政府應為疫情危機承擔什麼責任?
灼見名家
新加坡應從疫情危機中汲取什麼教訓?
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- Innovation & Technology
Disruptive Technology In Fight Against COVID-19
24/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his insights in an event on the challenges of applying disruptive technology such as AI and big data to public administration in the fight against COVID-19.
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- Innovation & Technology
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
22/04/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) shared his thoughts on whether online education will widen Asia’s digital divide, as online class quality depends very much on the home environment and equipment available to the students, which tends to put poorer students at a disadvantage.
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
16/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Public Policy
Why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks of 3 biases
19/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he discussed why China should allow diverse viewpoints of its economy to avoid risks associated with three kinds of bias: optimism, overconfidence, and omission.
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- World Relations
UAE seeks closer China ties through Africa, South Pacific investments as Middle East nation eyes ‘global player role’
19/12/2023
In an article on the United Arab Emirates seeking closer ties with China to co-invest in Africa and the South Pacific, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that Chinese investors see their UAE bases as a "springboard" to build inroads in other countries, and this is in line with the UAE's ability to be a more global player like Hong Kong.
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- Public Policy
Why Hong Kong’s demographic dilemma need not mean doom
20/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Jingwei Alex HE, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they elaborated on how smart policies can mitigate coming changes brought about by the persistently low total fertility rate in Hong Kong.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Record turnout at Asian Insurance Forum 2023 marks promising shift in industry dynamics
21/12/2023
In an advertorial on the Asian Insurance Forum 2023, it was mentioned that Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), moderated the panel discussion on how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) generate business value.
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- Innovation & Technology
馬斯克的第一原理思維
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed Elon Musk's use of first-principles thinking, which involves deconstructing problems and finding innovative solutions, highlighting his approach in founding SpaceX and his ability to challenge conventional thinking.
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- Innovation & Technology
AI融入家庭活動 長幼一起邊玩邊學
22/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed AI's role in family activities.
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- Student Bonding & Development
From student to managing director of multi-million dollar business: How to become a leader in 8 years
23/12/2023
In a feature interview, T&M-DDP alumnus Bor Hung CHONG, who is the Managing Director at a renowned regional solar developer NEFIN, shared on his journey from being a student to becoming the senior management of a multi-million dollar business in eight years. He mentioned he appreciated the education and diverse exposure and career opportunities he got at HKUST. Also, he said the quality of education was also second to none.
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- Public Policy
2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model
26/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), and Elisha M. (Shan) SONTHRA, student of Master of Public Policy (MPP) student, they commented on the outlook for China's property market in 2024.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Climate change is getting real: Hong Kong's winters getting shorter while summers simmering for longer
27/12/2023
In an article on how climate change affects weather in Hong Kong, Prof. Xiaoming SHI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was quoted as saying that global warming is making the hot season longer and the cold season shorter, posing greater threat to low-income populations. Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that those who are working outside such as construction workers and laborers exposed to intense heat during hotter days are also the most vulnerable.