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- Public Policy
Travel Bubble: Singapore and Hong Kong’s Contrasting Reactions
30/11/2020
Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy (PPOL) wrote an article on the quarantine-free air travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore, which was supposed to mark the start last Sunday but was put on hold due to a rising number of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong.
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- Business & Economy
'I feel so much better': Bitcoiners who missed rally express relief and regret
27/11/2020
Adjunct Prof. Michael EDESESS from Division of Environment and Sustainability said in articles on bitcoin that the virtual currency is not “a not very rational investment”.
Global Times
Bitcoiners who sold early express relief, regret
Global Times
Bitcoiners who sold early express relief, regret
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- Business & Economy
Sino-US trade war: Biden's new tactics
23/11/2020
In an article on the development of Sino-US trade war after Joe BIDEN took office, Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy said Biden does not have any political motives to soften US stance on China and he would have to spend quite some time on tackling the pandemic.
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- Social Changes and Health
The Coronavirus Is Airborne Indoors. Why Are We Still Scrubbing Surfaces?
20/11/2020
In an article on the risks of indoor aerosol transmission of COVID-19, Prof. YEUNG King-Lun from Division of Environment and Sustainability explained whether coronavirus droplets could spread through air vents. He also said that the air one breathes in the office is from the external environment, so people should still wear a mask even in the office.
The Economic Times
The Coronavirus Is Airborne Indoors. But We Are Still Scrubbing Surfaces.
The Economic Times
The Coronavirus Is Airborne Indoors. But We Are Still Scrubbing Surfaces.
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- Public Policy
Hong Kong Must Tackle Its Worsening Wealth Gap
19/11/2020
On Hong Kong’s wealth disparity, Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW was quoted as saying Hong Kong is stuck in an “inequality trap” and it is in a position to craft a new fiscal and social compact.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Experts hail East Asian carbon-neutrality pledges
18/11/2020
Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Masaru YARIME’s comments were cited in an article on East Asia’s commitment and confidence in the battle against climate change, saying there are many opportunities available for mutually beneficial cooperation among countries, for example, decarbonization in smart cities will be important for China, Japan and South Korea to reach their goals.
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- Social Changes and Health
Aging need not be a threat to China's future
14/11/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article that China has the potential to make the most of the opportunities posed by its ageing population, adding that the government can offset many challenges with good policies.
China Daily
Aging need not be a threat to China's future
China Daily
Aging need not be a threat to China's future
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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Anti-microbial coating Germagic used on 400 minibuses of AMS
09/11/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating Germagic developed by a research team led by Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN, is said to have been used to the 400 minibuses of AMS (Green minibus operator).
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- Innovation & Technology
How to promote smart city development between HK and Trikala
05/11/2020
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor from Division of Public Policy (PPOL) was among the speakers in a live tele-discussion co-organized by PPOL on how to promote smart city development between Hong Kong and Trikala in Greek.
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- Innovation & Technology
Riding the livestreaming digital wave
29/10/2020
In an article on how young Hong Kong entrepreneurs grasped the opportunities offered by GBA in digital economy, a report written by Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Naubahar SHARIF on HK's innovation technology and future prospects was cited. He said HK should pay greater attention to strategic areas such as e-commerce, in order to facilitate collaboration with enterprises and institutions in the Bay Area.
China Daily
Riding the livestreaming digital wave
China Daily
Riding the livestreaming digital wave
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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
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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- 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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- 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.