Feature Stories

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

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a powerful effect on emerging markets. By Professor Albert PARK, Head and Chair Professor, Department of Economics, HKUST Business School Professor Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics, HKUST Business School “A unique feature of the pandemic’s massive economic cost, in comparison to other global ... Read More

In another series of articles, our Business School faculty from a wide range of disciplines share their ideas and new perspectives on what this new world of business will look like. Join us as we explore ways to develop new knowledge and strategies to face this rapidly evolving situation. An Emerging Crisis By Prof Albert PARK and Prof Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO ... Read More

COVID-19 has brought about unprecedented changes. As a global citizen, the entire HKUST community has played an active role in addressing this significant public health threat. Prevention AI-based fever detection stations installed on campus and at HK borders that track human faces to detect body temperature By a team led by Prof Richard SO Multiperson body ... Read More