Commenting on the proposed withdrawal of HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), stated that the move carries a risk of eroding financial discipline by bypassing market scrutiny. He noted that while tapping financial reserves to fund infrastructure projects is a common and cost-effective strategy globally, HK lacks the formal constraints found in other jurisdictions that prevent excessive drawdowns by future administrations.

In an episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), discussed the paradox of South Korea's rising birth rate alongside its shrinking population. He explained that one of the factors is the emergence of a generation of so-called "echo-boomers", born in the 1990s after a relaxation of the country's strict anti-natalist policies, who are now starting to have children.

An article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), highlights HK’s commitment to the Northern Metropolis, technology innovation, maritime competitiveness, and green development, as outlined in the 2026-27 Budget.

An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the phenomenon of software-mageddon with AI disruption. With the rise of AI, questions arise about the sustainability of the traditional SaaS business model.

In an article discussing allegations of a Chinese nuclear blast, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), has contributed to the ongoing discussion about the existing nuclear tensions by clarifying the reasons that could have led China to possibly violate the current nuclear test ban (allegations made by the U.S. government).

In a CNN report on China's solution to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that if China continues on its current trajectory from the last 20 or 30 years, it will face a massive crisis due to the mismatch between their population system and economic system.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the Double Diamond Design Process and the "Collect, Organize, Distill, and Action" (CODA) model – two frameworks used as guides for structured thinking and creative problem-solving.

In Now News’ Weekly ReViu, Prof. SU Hui , Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability, discussed how her team's new AI storm forecasting model works and its major impact on early warnings and disaster preparedness.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, on how AI redefines creativity beyond the familiar. He remarked that AI cannot stifle creativity, but relying on it solely to enhance existing ideas poses a real danger.

Prof. XU Yan, Professor in the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), highlighted the close ties between HKUST and Jilin Province in a recent interview. He revealed that the first satellite launched by the University was manufactured by Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, adding that FAW may set up a car production line in HK to promote synergetic technological development.