TUNG Ho-Pin (Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Graduate) —former F1 driver and now Director and Head of Private Office Hong Kong at Knight Frank—proves that reinvention is possible at any speed, showing how an EMBA helped a racing champion redefine leadership. For more than two decades, TUNG Ho-Pin lived life at 300 km/h. A professional driver in the World Endurance ... Read More

Dr. Samuel YUNG, Executive District Director and Honourable Advisor at AIA International Limited, and Vice Chairman of the Committee for Economic Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has dedicated his career to advancing professionalism, public service, and education. An HKUST EMBA alumnus, he continues ... Read More

When sellers have too much access to information, it can actually worsen outcomes for platforms, sellers, and customers alike. Authored by SHIN Dongwook That’s the promise of review-driven platforms like Amazon, JD.com, Taobao, and countless others. When prospective customers can see other buyers’ reviews, manufacturers are incentivized to boost quality ... Read More

Most Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have failed to meet investors’ expectations. How can regulators address the risks while capturing the potential upside of this novel market structure? Authored by Martin Szydlowski In 2021, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, raised US$162.5 billion. Endorsed by celebrities as wide-ranging as ... Read More

An analysis of more than 700,000 TripAdvisor and Expedia reviews finds that soliciting reviews decreases organic review rates, and it worsens the quality of the reviews people do write. Authored by WANG Jing According to recent surveys, 65% of consumers trust online reviews more than ads, and nearly four out of five trust reviews from strangers online just ... Read More

New research shows that people are more likely to accept bad news when the decision is made by AI than when it is made by a human. Authored by Melody M. CHAO, Jungmin CHOI Picture this: After months of working toward a big promotion, your manager puts a meeting on the calendar. This is it — you’re sure you’re getting the new role. You step into her office ... Read More

Based in Asia and embedded within a world class science and technology university, HKUST Business School advances business education and research aligned with global trends. Leveraging Hong Kong’s strategic position, we attract diverse, high caliber talent worldwide and offer an international learning environment. Our rigorously designed programs ... Read More

Andy TUNG, Chairman of the HKUST Business School Advisory Council, Managing Partner of QBN Capital Limited and Non-Executive Director of Orient Overseas (International), shares his perspective on how business education must evolve by widening students’ worldview, sharpening their ability to learn amid disruption, and leading with transparency and purpose. As ... Read More

Dr. Vincent LO, Chairman of Shui On Group and former HKUST Council Chair, highlights how forward thinking leadership turned a bold academic experiment into a world class institution driving innovation and talent development. When HKUST was founded in 1991, it was a bold experiment in redefining higher education. Located in a quiet corner of Clear Water Bay ... Read More

Professor Nancy IP, President and Morningside Professor of Life Science at HKUST, reflects on the University’s evolution from humble beginnings to a globally recognized powerhouse of research, innovation, and collaboration —and on the people and principles that made it possible. As HKUST celebrates its 35th anniversary, students, alumni, and partners around ... Read More