Highlights
HKUST Business School to Launch Asia’s First MSc Program in Family Office and Family Business
Various media reported about the School’s plans to launch a new MSc program in family office and family business in the 2025/26 academic year, involving interdisciplinary study and focusing on wealth and culture inheritance. Senior Assoc. Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung said that it will be the first master’s program in Asia designated for the sector, and enrollment is expected to start later this year. When asked about the scandal involving some agencies providing students with fake academic credentials to secure admission to master’s programs offered by local universities, he said that the School had found no such cases, and all students were rigorously vetted and interviewed before their admissions. From 1 July, Prof. Hui will serve as the Acting Dean of the School, while Dean Prof. TAM Kar-Yan will assume the new role as Vice-President for Administration and Business (VPAB) at HKUST.
(HK01, on.cc, line today, headline, Sing Tao 1, Sing Tao 2, China Review News, HKET, mingpao, wenweipo, tkww.hk, takungpao, oriental daily, HKET 2, HKET 3, TVB)
Dean Tam Kar-Yan Appointed HKUST Vice-President
Various media, including HK01, Mirage News, The Nation, Mingpao, dotdotnews, HKET, headline, tkww.hk, hkcna.hk, sciencenet.cn and Xin Lang Cai Jing APP, reported that Dean Prof. Tam Kar-Yan has been appointed as VPAB, succeeding Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen, effective from July 1, 2024. In his new role, Prof. Tam will be responsible for the strategic planning and management of resources including manpower, finances, campus services as well as IT infrastructure and applications, to ensure optimal support for the University’s academic and research activities.
OTHERS
Enhancing Tourism Appeal with Attractive Events (Jun 28)
An HK Economic Times article co-authored by a visiting scholar and a deputy manager of the School’s Center for Business and Social Analytics discussed ways to improve tourists' travel experiences in HK through organizing more attractive events.
Turning Negative Factors into Motivating Force (Jun 28)
Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, wrote an article in HK Economic Times, encouraging HK to turn negative factors into a motivating force.
When and How to Use Jargon at Work (Jun 28)
An ABC Radio National talk show interviewed Asst. Prof. Zachariah BROWN, Department of Management, on his research about jargon and buzzwords.
Staying on Top of the Market (Jun 28)
In a China Daily article on calls for HK to have a clear vision of what constitutes a world supply chain management center, it was mentioned that HKUST has teamed up with Fung Group to set up the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute last month to help the city become a multinational supply chain management center. Institute Director Prof. LI Qing said the institute will carry out research by trying to understand the pain points of mainland medium-sized enterprises when they “go out”.
HK’s Role in the Greater Bay Area (Jun 27)
In a Channel News Asia news program about HK’s role in the Greater Bay Area, Adjunct Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Department of Economics, analyzed HK’s economic development.
GBA Insurance Award 2024 (Jun 26)
According to a report by ksproductionhk.com, Adjunct Prof. K C CHAN, Department of Finance, served as the moderator of the "Greater Bay Area Insurance Award 2024 - HK & Macau" cum HK Insurance Forum.
Navigating the AI Frontier (Jun 25)
According to medium.com, Adjunct Assoc. Prof. CHOI Joon-Nak, Department of Management, joined the panel discussion held by the GCEC Bangkok Summit titled "Transitioning to Newer Generations AI Systems and Emerging Business Strategies".
Fostering Global Outlook through HKUST EMBA Program (Jun 21)
Articles published in Sina and china.com highlighted the unique advantages and features of the HKUST EMBA Program.
A First Look into Macao’s Economy (Jun 21)
In an HK Economic Times article, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, offered his preliminary analysis of Macao’s economic situation.
Growing Importance of AI Skills in Workplace (Jun 21)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Chair Prof. LI Jia-tao, Department of Management, shared his views on the emerging trend highlighting the rising importance of AI skills vis-à-vis job experience in the workplace.
Analyzing Emigration Trends among Hongkongers (Jun 14)
As reported in weibo.com, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, said in a media interview that some citizens who left HK had been misled by fake news, but their departures might be good for the city.
Is U.S. on Isolationist Path? (Jun 14)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, explored whether the US is undermining its own competitiveness by pursuing the anti-China isolationist path.
Family Offices Eye Passion Asset Investments (Jun 14)
An HK Economic Times column article by Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG delved into the trend of family offices investing in passion assets.
Exploring Web3 Trends in HK (Jun 12)
According to reports by tkww.hk, takungpao, aastock, quamnet and yahoo, Adjunct Prof. K C Chan, Department of Finance, discussed the three major trends of mBridge Web3 at the award ceremony of the HK Digital Finance Awards 2024. He believed that HK's clear financial regulatory policy plays an important role in promoting digital transformation in the financial industry.
Why India is not the next China? (Jun 12)
In an AsiaSociety.org State of Asia podcast, Adjunct Prof. Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Department of Economics, joined the host Nico LUCHSINGER, Executive Director of Asia Society Switzerland, to discuss why India is not the next China as well as the possible trajectories for both economies.
Geopolitical Impact of China-Russia joint Statement (Jun 7)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, offered his take on the profound geopolitical impact of the China-Russia joint statement.
Is HK Ready for Low-Altitude Economy? (Jun 7)
An HK Economic Times article by Chair Prof. Li Jiatao, Department of Management, looked into the huge potential of developing low-altitude economy and whether HK is ready to embrace this new trend.
China’s Green Energy Push (Jun 5)
A Master Insight video featuring Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, discussed how China is pushing forward green energy development amid adverse geopolitical conditions.
Faculty Share Insights into Monetary and Economic Policies (Jun 4)
According to a report by Sina, Asst. Prof. Marc DORDAL CARRERAS and Assoc. Prof. LU Yang, Department of Economics, were among the economists speaking at the seminar titled "Expectation, Info Friction and Economic Policy", organized by the School of Management and Economics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Prof. Dordal Carreras discussed how inflation disagreements affect people's response sensitivity to monetary policy by changing the proportion of people dealing with tight credit, while Prof. LU Yang shared her views on a research on monetary policy in the US.
Top MBA Institutes in Asia-Pacific Region (Jun 2)
In an ndtv.com article on QS Global MBA Rankings 2024, it was mentioned that HKUST Business School is one of the top MBA institutes in the Asia-Pacific region.
Going beyond Luck Factor in Life (Jun 2)
A Korea JoongAng Daily article by Assoc. Prof. Bryant KIM Hyun-Cheol, Department of Economics, explored the influence of luck in determining success in life. He suggested society to recognize the impact of luck and support the socially weak to foster a more equitable and prosperous community.