HIGHTLIGHTS
Real-time Mini-bus App Developed by SBM & SENG Students (Nov 12)
, HK01, Ming Pao, Metro Daily, Tai Kung Pao and Wen Wei Po carried an interview with a startup team formed by SBM and SENG students. They introduced an app developed by themselves, which can provide passengers real-time information on mini-bus arrival time. Dean of HKUST Business School Prof TAM Kar Yan said the School will offer more support to students to bring their innovative ideas to life, including turning a 4000 sq. ft area in Lee Shau Kee Business Building into an incubator as a co-working space for students who are interested in startup. PC Market and Uwire Pro also carried a feature interview with the student team and their app.
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Integrating with the Greater Bay Area (Nov 30)
Stock.jrj.com.cn, economy.lnd.com.cn, yicai.com (article 1, article 2) carried insights by Prof KC CHAN, Department of Finance, into how Hong Kong can integrate with the Greater Bay Area, citing HKUST’s Guangzhou campus as an example in the Tech & Innovation Conference.
New Moves in FinTech (Nov 29)
TVB Investment Tips interviewed Prof KC CHAN, Department of Finance, on his latest move after leaving the government. Prof Chan shared his views on different current issues and topics, including the China-US trade war, his experience and views on investment, FinTech and virtual banking.
Digital Services Tax to Avoid Tech Giants’ Tax-Saving (Nov 26)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Dr Kelvin MAK, Department of Accounting, on digital services tax. He said in view of the technological advancement, there are more cross-border online/virtual products and services, and the digital services tax can be one of the tools for a local government to collect tax.
Trade War and its Impact on Stock Markets (Nov 23)
Headline and Speakout.hk carried an article by Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on how the trade war between China and the US affects their stock markets. Separately, HKET carried his article on the difficulties faced by startup companies.
Mobile App by SBM Graduate (Nov 23)
Sky Post carried a feature interview with an SBM graduate on his app Handy lah, which compares grocery prices of supermarkets.
Research on Reliability of Search Terms (Nov 23)
Domain-B.com and Infosurhoy carried a research by Prof LIU Jia, Department of Marketing, in collaboration with Columbia Business School, on the reliability of search terms in search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).
China-US Trade War (Nov 20)
Yazhou Zhoukan carried an exclusive interview with Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, in which he shared his views on China-US trade war.
Real World Applications of AI (Nov 19)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Prof CHEN Yanzhen, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, on real world applications of AI. Although AI application has improved a lot due to large data sample, it still cannot rectify the human error, which is something that we need to be aware of as we optimize the efficiency and security of AI business application.
Regulations for Blockchain’s Healthy Development (Nov 19)
Sina.com, Sina TW, kowning.aisa and sina finance reported on the new rules governing cryptocurrencies introduced by the Securities and Futures Commission, in which Prof HUI Kai Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, opined that appropriate regulation is essential for blockchain’s healthy development.
Belt and Road Initiative (Nov 19)
Financial Times (Chinese) quoted HKUST-SKOLKOVO EMBA Program as an example that HKUST went “far beyond” than many of its peers amid the Belt and Road initiative.
Views on International Economic Order (Nov 16)
HKEJ carried and article by Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on international economic order. Separately, Headline carried his views on solution to expensive medicine supplies in China, while HKET carried his article on nationalism and patriotism.
Student Won Commendation Award in English Economic Essay Contest (Nov 16)
Korean Times reported an SBM student MIN Sungjun won the Commendation Award in the 14th English Economic Essay Contest Awards held by The Korean Times.
The Potential of Blockchain (Nov 14)
Sohu carried insights shared by Prof HUI Kai-Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, on the potential of blockchain. Meanwhile, GNAM carried the article by Prof Hui commenting on the vulnerabilities of more interconnected systems.
Chinese Investors Turning to Property Markets in Southeast Asia (Nov 14)
SCMP carried views by Prof David COOK, Department of Economics, on Chinese investors turning to property markets in Southeast Asia. He said these emerging markets may be more attractive for investment as they have already reflected the effects of US interest rate hike.
Cybersecurity: Risk of Third-Party Involvement (Nov 12)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Prof HUI Kai-Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, on information security and personal data protection. He pointed out that it is important to acknowledge the risk of transmission between systems, as this is the very window for hackers to attack the system.
China International Import Expo (Nov 9)
Headline carried an article by Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the possible positive impact from the first China International Import Expo. Separately, HKET also carried his article on why he supports the government’s reclamation plan on Lantau.
Asian Family Firms are Ill-prepared for Disruptors (Nov 8)
International Investment, Finews.asia, tradearabia.com, asiaasset.com, campdenfb.com quoted a study by Prof Roger KING, Director of Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies and has found that the majority of Asian family businesses are aware of technological forces disrupting their businesses, but less than half are adequately prepared.
Reclamation Plan on Lantau (Nov 6)
HK01, hkcnews, post852.com, passiontimes.hk and thinkhk.com quoted Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, was among the 38 economic scholars who signed a petition in support of the government’s reclamation plan on Lantau.
Pursuing Higher Education in Asian Universities (Nov 5)
Financial Times (Chinese) carried a sharing by EMBA student Vivien CHEN who talked about her learning experience at HKUST in an article about an increasing trend of Chinese students pursuing MBA or EMBA in Asian universities.
Scripless Securities Market (Nov 5)
HKEJ carried a comment by Prof KC CHAN, Department of Finance, on supporting the direction of developing a scripless securities marketing. He said many overseas markets have already implemented scripless.
The Growing Economic Value of E-Sports (Nov 5)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Prof HUI Kai-Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, on the growing economic value of e-sports. He explained that e-sport is more than just gaming, and its performance can be turned a new business, and opportunities.
Chinese Export Goods and US Job Opportunities (Nov 2)
Headline carried an article by Emeritus Prof Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on how Chinese exports helped created job opportunities in the US. Separately, HKET carried an article on his appreciation to JIN Yong’s martial arts and chivalry novels.