Feature Stories

An award-winning research paper shows how alternative macroeconomic data can guide investment decisions. “Commercial satellites make it possible for investors to anticipate official announcements and stay ahead of the curve.” (From left) Prof Abhiroop MUKHERJEE and George PANAYOTOV, and PhD student SHON Janghoon, Department of Finance, HKUST Business School ... Read More

The HKUST Business School has joined with some of the world’s top international institutions to offer a portfolio of dual-degree master’s programs. We talked to two graduates who completed their rewarding HKUST-to-Yale learning journey. Students who want to become future global leaders now have the opportunity to enrol in a unique dual-degree master’s ... Read More

Partnerships aim to drive technology and innovation to the next level First in Asia to collaborate with EY Tax Lab The HKUST Business School is honored to become the first Asia-Pacific university to be associated with the EY Advanced Technology Tax Lab. This collaboration brings together HKUST’s expertise in fields such as data science, machine learning, and ... Read More

Fintech provides unlimited opportunities for growth, and thus the demand for such talent across the world surges. To hear directly from industry players can promote discussion among policy makers, education institutions and industry stakeholders in setting out optimal strategies to retain, attract and nurture new talent. There is broad consensus that fintech ... Read More

Our faculty members have yet again demonstrated excellence in their respective areas of expertise through their outstanding research and teaching practices. Their contributions have rewarded them with the recognition they deserve. Congratulations to all the awardees for their unremitting efforts! Best Paper Award By the Asia-Pacific Research Exchange of the ... Read More

A strong digitalization strategy may help companies survive the coronavirus pandemic. By Associate Professor KOH Tat Koon, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management In recent years, many organizations have undertaken digital transformations such as creating online customer touchpoints, leveraging digital platforms, and ... Read More

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could force organizations to change for the better. By Professor GONG Yaping, Fung Term Professor of Management, Head and Chair Professor, Department of Management, HKUST Business School The COVID-19 outbreak was unexpected and highly disruptive. It continues to impact all walks of life, and the human and economic cost is ... Read More

Drawdowns due to COVID-19 happened very quickly compared to major events like the Great Depression. Advanced risk management and proper portfolio allocation are becoming more important. By Professor LI Yingying, Department of Finance & Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, HKUST Business School The COVID-19 ... Read More

In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies need to re-examine their supply chains and devise contingency plans. By Adjunct Associate Professor Gordon LAM and Professor ZHANG Hongtao, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics & Operations Management, HKUST Business School Before the pandemic, globalization had led to the world becoming flat ... Read More

New research at HKUST shows that fear of infection increases consumers’ preference for atypical options. By Professor Jaideep SENGUPTA, Synergis-Geoffrey Yeh Professor of Business, Chair Professor of Marketing, HKUST Business School “The threat of infectious diseases will cause consumers to enhance their preference for atypical as compared to typical ... Read More