Highlights
Grooming Green and Sustainable Finance Talent in HK
HK Economic Times published two articles by the School’s green finance research team on its research report “The HK Green and Sustainable Finance Talent Development and Strategy”, which offered recommendations on HK’s way forward in green and sustainable finance talent building. (, article 2)
Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Embraces East-meets-West Teaching Approach and Global Perspective
In advertorials published in SCMP on the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program, Dean Prof. TAM Kar-Yan, Senior Associate Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, and the program students shared the opportunities and global perspective offered by the program. (article 1, article 2)
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Yuan as Settlement Currency for Iraq’s Trade with China (Feb 24)
In an SCMP article on Iraq’s decision to allow trade with China to be settled in RMB, Prof. Edwin LAI, Department of Economics, was quoted as saying that it will not have a significant impact on the overall degree of RMB internationalization since Iraq's imports from China are relatively small.
Securing China’s Food Supply (Feb 24, 25)
HK Economic Times, ETNet, speakout.hk and Sky Post ran an article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on whether a food crisis is likely in China.
Spurring Growth of Family Office Industry (Feb 23)
In a Financial Times article on HK wooing family offices in bid to boost post-Covid growth, Director of the Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG was quoted as saying that the government realized this is an area that they should work harder, and they can try to attract the potential and the growth of the family office industry.
Domestic Issues Influencing External Engagements (Feb 19)
In a master-insight video interview, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, offered his views on how the US internal crisis and turmoil prompt decision makers to engage in external conflicts.
Boosting Business Links with Middle East Countries (Feb 17, 19)
HK Economic Times, Sky Post and etnet ran an article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, on HK’s plans to boost trade and economic ties with Middle East countries.
HKUST Ranks 42nd in FT Global MBA Ranking (Feb 16)
Business Digest and Yahoo HK reported that three local universities made the top 100 list of the Financial Times 2023 Global MBA Ranking. Among these, HKU advanced 18 notches to the 41st place, while HKUST retreated 6 notches to the 42nd , and CUHK by 14 notches to the 64th.
Resolving Crises through Multilateral Cooperation (Feb 16)
HK Economic Times published an article by Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Department of Management, on the importance of resolving crises facing humankind through international multilateral cooperation.
Prudence in Fiscal Management (Feb 12- 14, 19, 21)
In articles published in wenweipo.com, crntt and upbeatmediahk.com on the Government’s new budget, Adjunct Prof. K C CHAN, Department of Finance, was quoted as saying that the Government should prudently plan for its fiscal expenditure, adding that priority should be given to reviving the economy and consolidating HK’s advantages in finance, trade and import & export. Now TV, wenweipo.com and epochtimes also reported his views in radio and TV interviews on the budget and HK’s post-pandemic economic outlook.
Sharing Effective Study Strategies (Feb 10)
In an article published in timeshighereducation.com, undergraduate student in management Naman TEKRIWAL wrote about his strategies and tips for effective study.
Sino-US Strategic Game behind Balloon Incident (Feb 10 & 12)
HK Economic Times, Master Insight, speakout.hk and ETNet ran an article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, on the Sino-US strategic game behind the balloon incident.
Enhancing Succession Planning with Family Governance System (Feb 5)
HK Entrepreneurs ran a feature article in which Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie Peng talked about how family governance system could contribute to better succession planning.
Tapping the Middle East Market (Feb 5)
In an SCMP article on Chief Executive John LEE's visit to Saudi Arabia, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, was quoted as saying that reaching out to the Middle East market is a sensible move and HK should be able to help Middle East countries to invest in China.
Prospect of War in Taiwan Strait (Feb 3, 5)
In column articles published in HK Economic Times and ETNet, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, wrote about the possibility of war in the Taiwan Strait between China and the US.
Keys to Successful Crowdfunding (Feb 2)
HK Economic Times published an article by Assoc. Prof. WANG Jing, Department of ISOM, on the keys to successful crowdfunding from the perspective of donors' motivations.