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Sharing Insights on Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Project
In articles published in Ming Pao, HK Economic Times, HK01, Singtao.ca, Singtao.ca (2), stheadline(1), stheadline (2), stheadline (3), Singtaousa, stnn.cc, Orangenews.hk (1), Orangenews.hk (2) and Wenweipo, on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s launch of the Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) project, Dean Prof. TAM Kar-Yan was quoted as saying that the project will support HK's tokenization market, enhancing the city’s financial infrastructure with fintech. In a live interview with Metro Radio on the project, Dean Tam shared that since CBDCs are issued by the central bank, the public would be more inclined to make transactions with them as compared to other virtual currencies.
HKUST and EY Publish Report on Family Office Landscape in Greater China
Various media reported that the Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office has collaborated with Ernst & Young's family business service team to publish a research report on family offices in Greater China. The report highlighted that families from mainland China have emerged as a significant catalyst for the growth of family offices in HK.
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Analytics Challenge Promotes Data Analytics Skills among Tertiary Students
Various media, including HK Economic Times, HK Economic Times (2), mingshengbao, mingpaocanada, Ming Pao (1), Ming Pao (2), hkcd.com, aastock, quamnet, ynews and infocastfn.com, reported that HKUST Business School and Wisers held a data analysis challenge, with 120 students from local tertiary institutions forming 40 teams to compete. Senior Assoc. Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung said that the competition could help tertiary students master data analysis skills and use them in the real world.
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New Approach to Textual Big Data (Mar 29)
According to Medical Xpress, a study co-led by HKUST researchers has introduced an advanced research framework to dissect the vast textual landscape surrounding COVID-19. Prof. Mike SO Ka-Pui, Department of ISOM, was quoted as saying that this framework's utility could be broadened beyond health science, particularly into financial news analysis.
HK's Growing Role as Asia's Art Trading Center (Mar 28)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG offered her take on the art investment spree in HK.
Promoting Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem (Mar 27)
In an HK Economic Journal article about building an innovation and technology ecosystem in HK, Assoc. Director of Center for Business Strategy and Innovation Prof. XU Yan commented that promoting innovation and technology development requires more "output-oriented thinking" rather than just "input-oriented thinking", meaning that the Government should focus on the key aspects of the industry chain when allocating resources, with the goal of achieving industry output, rather than simply providing funding for projects.
HKUST EMBA a Journey for Reshaping Business Knowledge (Mar 27)
An advertorial published in Sina and qianlong.com on HKUST bilingual EMBA program features the EMBA journey of LI Hao, founder of SZ IcarbonX Intelligence Technology.
HKUST Leads HK Peers in FT Global MBA Rankings (Mar 22)
According to ETNet and Economic Digest Web, in the 2024 Global MBA ranking by the Financial Times, HKUST Business School ranked 35th, while HKU Business School and CUHK Business School came in the 45th and 75th place, respectively.
UT-Dallas Rankings: HKUST Business School Leads Peers in China in Research (Mar 22)
Various media, including Poets & Quants, Yahoo News US, ifeng.com, whb.cn and sina.com.cn, reported that in the 2024 UT-Dallas Top 100 Business Schools Research Rankings – Worldwide, HKUST was ranked 28th, which is the same as last year and the highest ranking among the eight universities in China on the list.
Sharing Insights at Forbes China Insurance Summit (Mar 21)
Sina and forbeschina.com reported that Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie Peng will attend the 6th Forbes China insurance elite awards ceremony cum Forbes China insurance summit as a guest of a roundtable discussion.
Building Sustainable Talent Pipeline for Insurtech Sector (Mar 21)
The School’s Fintech Research Group wrote in an HK Economic Times column article on its recent report titled “Insurtech Talent Development in HK From Insurance to Insurtech: Strategy For Building A Sustainable Talent Pipeline”. The report highlights that HK's Insurtech industry can only meet clients' demands by recruiting and retaining professionals with in-demand skills.
China-US Relations through Game Theory Lens (Mar 15)
HK Economic Times ran a column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the application of modern game theory in analyzing China-US relations.
Four-day Work Week Pilot a Reference for Hong Kong Businesses (Mar 14)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Chair Prof. J.T. LI, Department of Management, wrote about the UK’s trial of a four-day workweek, noting that it will be good example for HK to follow.
How Corporate Jargon and Buzzwords Determine Social Status (Mar 8)
In a tatlerasia.com article on corporate jargon and buzzwords, it was mentioned that Asst. Prof. Zachariah BROWN, Department of Management, has conducted research into jargon and how it operates as a signifier of status and expertise.
Women’s Increasing Focus On Careers (Mar 8)
In an article published in Finance.jrj.com.cn, sina.com.cn, feng.ifeng.com and hnr.cn on a survey on women in the contemporary world, it was mentioned that Assoc. Prof. WANG Wenbo, Department of Marketing, recently published a video clip of AI-backed research findings about why women are keen on making money rather than dating. It’s found that hit songs and drama highlight women's wisdom, independence, freedom, braveness, confidence, and strong will.
Hidden Economic Crisis in the US (Mar 8)
In an HK Economic Times article, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, wrote about the hidden economic crisis in the US.
Strengthening Tourism Promotions and Offerings to Attract Visitors (Mar 7)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Prof. Hui Kai-Lung, Senior Assoc. Dean, and Wern NGO, Asst. Manager of the Center for Business and Social Analytics, shared their views on the measures that HK can take to enhance its appeal to tourists.
Tracking Users’ Preferences on Social Platforms (Mar 7)
In an article published by Beijing Evening News and nxrb.cn on data privacy, Assoc. Prof. Wang Wenbo, Department of Marketing, said that it is unlikely for social platforms to conduct round-the-clock monitoring to collect user information. However, they may use keyword-spotting technology to track users’ preferences.
China's Debt Issues Exaggerated by the West (Mar 6)
In a Master Insight video interview, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, presented on China's debt financing system and analyzed why the West tend to exaggerate China's debt problems.
On HK’s New Budget (Mar 1)
Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, shared his views on the government’s new Budget in articles published in ifeng.com, hket and szonline.net, saying that it's more appropriate to allocate fiscal reserves to non-USD assets, return wealth to the public, or convert those assets into land reserves, which could make HK safer.