At a recent HKUST seminar, experts from business and academia explored the unraveling of globalization, US tariffs, China’s opportunities, and Hong Kong’s adaptability. Their insights focused on fostering resilience and preparing future generations for a transformed trade landscape. In a time of unprecedented economic upheaval, the HKUST Li & Fung Supply ... Read More

Professor JIN Keyu, Chair of the Center for Geoeconomics, HKUST Institute for Financial Research, discusses how shifting political alliances, technological advances, and new investment priorities are reshaping the global economy in an era of deglobalization. Even before the latest tariff uncertainties hit, the global economy was poised for a transformative ... Read More

In a time of heightened uncertainty, Professor Albert PARK, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), believes Asia can offer a blueprint for stable growth. In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, the emerging markets should no longer be seen as passive participants, but more as dynamic architects well placed to reshape the international ... Read More

With a commitment to reshaping global trade dynamics and fostering equitable growth, Charles LI, Founder of Micro Connect and former Chief Executive of HKEX, is pioneering initiatives to support small businesses and enhance financial inclusivity in China . Numerous metrics can explain the complexities of global trade, yet fundamentally, the system resembles ... Read More

A major reset is upon us, but according to Dr. William FUNG, change will also bring opportunities. Many experts agree that a major rewiring of global supply chains is underway. Opinions may differ on why it came about, but no one disputes the fact that many of the traditional circuits of international trade are being systematically dismantled and ... Read More

Study indicates that TV moment marketing is a cost-effective strategy for enhancing customer engagement. Authored by LIU Jia According to a recent report, four out of five digital marketers have launched moment marketing campaigns, or campaigns in which online ads are synchronized with offline events. Of those campaigns, more than a third synchronize online ... Read More

Optimizing for multiple objectives at once is a complicated challenge… especially when the environment changes over time. Authored by LYU Guodong From navigating our personal priorities to determining business strategy at the highest level, many tasks require us to balance competing goals. In some cases, this optimization is fairly straightforward: When one ... Read More

New research shows that workers trust AI managers less than human ones. Here’s how organizations can start to bridge the gap. Authored by: LI Mingyu, T. Bradford BITTERLY Bad bosses: We’ve all had one. From hateful, vindictive managers to seemingly incompetent supervisors, we’ve all been stuck working for someone whose human emotions and flaws interfered ... Read More

The world stands at the crossroads of unprecedented economic transformation, and we at HKUST Business School are excited to contribute to the dialogue with a revitalized platform. Marking a new chapter, our school magazine is now rebranded as HKUST Business Review, a title that reflects our commitment to thought leadership and academic rigor. With this ... Read More