Highlights
New Master’s Programs Focus on Family office and Cybersecurity Management
New developments relating to HKUST MSc programs were featured in Sing Tao Daily, HK01, Headline, HKET, HKET 2 and Ming Pao. The School will launch two new master’s programs in the 2025/26 academic year: MSc in Family office and Family Business, and MSc in Information and Cybersecurity Management. Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung said that local family leaders will be invited as guests to share their experiences in managing family office challenges. Regarding the handling of applications with fake qualifications, he said that all fraudulent applications were identified in the early stages, and no one has successfully enrolled in the school’s programs using fraudulent documents. Chris TSANG, MSc Program Director, said that with the opening of the MSc learning Hub, some courses will be offered at the new teaching facility.
HKUST and HKUST(GZ) Unite for HK Green Finance Boost
HKUST and HKUST(GZ) jointly published a research report series titled “HK Green Finance Policy Research Series”, analyzing the city’s progress and outlining steps to enhance its role as a green finance leader. HKUST Vice-President for Administration and Business Prof. TAM Kar-Yan said that the collaborative research offers crucial insights on positioning HK as a leading green finance center. By leveraging the expertise and perspectives of stakeholders across the region, the University aims to build robust foundations for green finance in HK and the GBA.
(Mirage News, Headline Daily, Sing Tao Daily(1), Sing Tao Daily(2), Line Today, On.cc, Quamnet, Infocast(1) and Infocast(2))
Sharing Insights on AI Development and Online Negotiations
HKUST VPAB Prof. Tam Kar-Yan said in a feature story of TVB‘s weekly finance news program that the InvestLM Generative AI Platform developed by the School is specifically designed for the financial industry, allowing it to more effectively address questions related to this sector. He hopes that various stakeholders will collaborate to train professionals and enhance the overall expertise within the industry.
Momentum, the official magazine of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies, published an article on balancing the risks and rewards of AI, in which Assoc. Dean Prof. Allen HUANG shared his insights on the advantages and disadvantages for HK in advancing the AI development.
Research by Asst. Prof. Martha JEONG, Department of Management was featured in Wen Wei Po report series on the science of success. The study has found that, compared with shoppers who are polite and give positive comments to merchants, those who use tough and direct language can ultimately pay 12% less. More importantly, the latter group has almost a 50% chance of getting a bargain from merchants.
OTHERS
HKUST Digital MBA Shapes Future of Business Leadership (Nov 29)
An article published in Business Gazette featured HKUST’s Digital MBA for Global Leaders (DiMBA), a two-year, part-time program aimed at empowering executives and senior professionals in navigating the evolving digital business landscape.
Over-investment in GPT infrastructure (Nov 25)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung discussed the potential bubble arising from overspending on GPT infrastructure.
Macroeconomic Data Announcements influence Stock Market Performance (Nov 23)
An HK Economic Journal article by Head and Chair Prof. ZHANG Chu, Department of Finance, explored the influences of macroeconomic data announcements on the stock market.
New Book Sheds Light on Attracting Talent (Nov 22)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, wrote about how a new book by Founding Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs of HKUST Prof. CHIEN Chih-Yung can help HK attract talents.
Family Office Ecosystem in GBA Attracts Global Funds (Nov 22)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Director of the Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG shared her insights on building a family office ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to attract global funds.
Issues Facing New US Administration (Nov 19)
In a Master Insight video commentary, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, analyzed the domestic and foreign policy issues that Donald TRUMP will face after assuming the presidency.
Seizing Opportunities from High-quality Development (Nov 19)
In an article published in Sing Tao Daily and Sing Tao Headline.com, Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN called on HK to seize business opportunities brought by the nation’s emphasis on high-quality development to drive catering, elderly care, tourism and other sectors.
Escalating Costs in Training AI Models (Nov 18)
HK Economic Journal published a column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung on the skyrocketing cost of training AI models.
Business Cases Adopted by Harvard Business School (Nov 15)
Infocast Financial Newswire and Quamnet reported on the two business cases on AI and digitalization, jointly developed by the School and HSBC HK's Wealth and Personal Banking Division. The cases have been adopted by Harvard Business School and will soon be incorporated into the curriculum of the School and other business schools worldwide.
Rising Financial Volatility from AI Application (Nov 15)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Department of Management, offered his take on the rising financial volatility caused by AI application.
New World Order under New US Presidency (Nov 15)
An HK Economic Times article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, discussed the new world order after US president Donald Trump takes office next year.
How HK can Lead in Digital Education (Nov 13)
In an SCMP commentary article on how HK can lead the world in digital education, it was mentioned that HKUST recently launched a digital MBA degree, while HKU offers a master’s degree in AI.
Driving Technological Economic growth in GBA (Nov 13)
According to a sciencenet.cn report, at the Financial Powerhouse Forum (GZ), Assoc. Dean Prof. LOU Dong said HK's economic growth will not only drive the local market, but also generate spillover effects through synergies with cities such as Shenzhen, contributing to technological innovation and economic growth in the GBA. Meanwhile, HKUST is working with regulators, universities, enterprises and investors from home and abroad to develop China into a financial powerhouse.
EU Imposing Duties on Chinese EVs (Nov 13)
In an interview with BBC News Chinese, Assoc. Prof. Amber LI, Department of Economics, shared her views on the EU imposing duties on Chinese EVs. She noted that there is room for further dialogue, as these global trade issues often require multiple rounds of negotiations.
Impact of "White Left" ideology in US (Nov 13)
In a Master Insight video commentary, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, discussed on how the "White Left" ideology will affect the operation of the US government.
Timing Mutual Fund Trading
According to reports by Sciencenet, Sina and xkb.com.cn, Assoc. Dean Prof. Lou Dong delivered a keynote speech at the 21st Chinese Finance Annual Meeting, where he talked about a new method to find out the best trading time and trading volume of mutual funds within a quarter.
HK Developing into Multinational Supply Chain Management Center (Nov 12)
According to Sina and cfgw.net.cn, HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute Executive Director CHANG Ka-Mun said at a seminar hosted by the China (Hainan) Reform and Development Institute that HK is building a multinational supply chain management center to attract mainland companies to operate in the city, while Hainan needs to push forward regulatory, institutional, and legal reforms based on the needs of businesses to achieve important policy breakthroughs.
Tracing ChatGPT’s Development Journey (Nov 11)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung discussed the development journey and applications of ChatGPT.
Building Personal Brand for Entrepreneurs (Nov 10)
In an interview with Eastday.com, Assoc. Prof. WANG Wenbo, Department of Marketing, shared his thoughts on the core elements for entrepreneurs to build their own personal brand.
Analyzing Global Supply Chains of Major Industries (Nov 9)
According Prnasia.com, sina, caijinonline.com, and ifeng.com, the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute published a report on global supply chain at the 7th China International Import Expo. The report provided an in-depth analysis of the global supply chains of four major industries, namely garments, electric vehicles, medical equipment and solar panels.
Post-Election US-China Trade Relations (Nov 9)
In a report by TVB’s News Magazine, Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN shared his views on US-China trade relations after the US presidential election.
Sharing Insights on HK's Financial Market (Nov 9)
According to HK Commercial Daily, Assoc. Dean Prof. Lou Dong shared his insights into HK's financial market and the evolution of third-generation business schools at the GBA Industry-Finance Capital Cooperation Conference.
Relationship between China’s GDP and Population (Nov 8)
In a column article published in Bauhinia Magazine, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, discussed the historical relationship between China’s GDP and population.
Trade Policies of Next US President (Nov 7)
In a TVB news report, Adjunct Prof. Steven John DEKREY, Department of Management, expressed concerns about the tariffs on electric vehicles following the US Presidential Election. He stated that while it is essential to promote and expand the green and electric vehicle industries to meet global demand, the policies of the next US President will significantly impact trade with China, including Hong Kong.
Best Managed Companies Award (Nov 6)
Chinanews.com.cn, feng.ifeng.com, and sina, reported on the launch of the 7th China BMC project. Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung said the project will serve as an industry-academia-research platform to support enterprises to promote the commercialization of research findings and efficient governance, and help enterprises in their innovation push.
Partnering with Tsinghua University PBCSF on Talent Development (Nov 5)
According to reports by ifeng.com ,people.com.cn, Wenweipo, dotdotnews, people.com.cn 2, and Sina, the School joined hands with Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance to hold the Finance PLUS Industry Summit and BizInsight Future and Innovation Forum. During the event, the two schools signed an agreement on cultivating finance and technology talent. HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP said that the collaboration will bringing new possibilities to business education in China and the Asia-Pacific region.
Pros and Cons of Generative AI (Nov 4)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung delved into the pros and cons of generative AI.
Shedding Light on Paid Ad-free Subscription Service (Nov 2)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Prof. LIN Song, Department of Marketing, sheds light on the paid ad-free subscription service and the price discrimination in a two-sided market.
US Developments from an Historian’s Viewpoint (Nov 1)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, discussed the viewpoints of UK historian Niall FERGUSON regarding US developments.
Government Policies Between Companies’ Management Guidance (Nov 1)
An HK Economic Times column article by Asst. Prof. Arthur MORRIS, Department of Accounting, explored the relationship between government policies and enterprises’ management guidance.