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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Chief executive election: three areas where candidates can transform Hong Kong governance
23/01/2022
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.
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- Student Bonding & Development
How HKUST has empowered student with opportunities
22/01/2022
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.
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- Public Policy
Is China tripping over its chase for ‘common prosperity’?
16/01/2022
Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW wrote an article on China’s economic policies and its pursuit of “common prosperity”.
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- Social Changes and Health
Xi’an: Huge losses due to China’s anti-Covid blockade measures
14/01/2022
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.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Green Money Is Where Action Is For Engineers
03/01/2022
HKUST’s sustainable and green finance program was said to be “a sexy career option for a new generation of engineers” in a column article on how business knowledge is important for engineers to grasp the opportunities brought by the growing investment in sustainability.
The Standard
green money is where action is for engineers
The Standard
green money is where action is for engineers
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- Innovation & Technology
On The Idea of Metaverse
03/01/2022
The second part of a feature interview with Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung and Affiliated Faculty of the Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) Program Prof. HUI Pan on the idea of metaverse – a digital reality combining social media, online gaming, AR, VR, and cryptocurrencies which allows users to interact virtually.
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- Social Changes and Health
Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
17/12/2021
In an article on the likelihood that nearly half of the South Korea’s universities may close down in the next 25 years due to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said many universities in the country, particularly regional ones, would not be able to avoid closure.
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Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
Times Higher Education
Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Acquiring Covid-19's Lessons Learned for Government - Bioeconomy Partnership
15/12/2021
In a report about US’ evolvement of “bioeconomy” — economic activity driven by research and innovation in life sciences and biotechnology, Acting Head of Division of Public Policy Prof. Naubahar SHARIF’s quoted that State Key Laboratories are the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities, is cited.
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- Environment & Sustainability
For Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, commercial buildings must cut energy use
14/12/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH wrote an opinion piece on how Hong Kong government, its business sector and citizens can contribute to the city’s carbon neutrality goal by 2050.
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- Social Changes and Health
Asia-Pacific wants to live with Covid. Omicron is threatening those reopening plans
07/12/2021
In an article on the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron in the Asia-Pacific region and the countries’ actions, Division of Public Policy Research Assist. Prof. Dr. Renu SINGH said it’s risky to “hype up a variant overly” to a point that the country may take an unnecessary economic hit, adding that promoting vaccine equity is essential to end border control bans.
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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.