Highlights
Faculty Sharing Insights on Trending Business Topics
Rise of Bargain Shops in HK
Assoc. Dean Prof. FONG Yuk-Fai said in an interview with TVB News (report 1, report 2) that as consumers prefer fair-priced goods amid a sluggish economy, the retail industry can launch sub-brands offering lower-priced products or cooperate with mainland enterprises to cope with the impacts of a strong HK dollars, high rents.
HKGCC Proposes Taxing Non-local Digital Services
In a live radio interview with RTHK, Assoc. Dean Prof. Allen HUANG said that digital service tax will create taxing rights for jurisdictions to tax the profits of certain businesses even if such businesses have no physical presence. He shared examples of UK, France and Canada in pursuing such a tax. In an interview with Wen Wei Po, Prof. Huang said that to promote the development of virtual assets while avoiding excessive market speculation, it is essential for HK to educate investors and rate virtual currencies.
Showing the Way for Tomorrow’s Leaders
In an SCMP article discussing the evolving landscape of HK’s MBA programs, HKUST’s MBA program is highlighted for its course design, which focuses on areas such as AI, cryptocurrency, and ESG. Assoc. Dean Prof. Stephen SHIH emphasized that the program aims to provide students with insights into the business implications of these emerging fields.
HK’s Crucial Role in Connecting Global and Chinese AI Ecosystem
In an article published in SCMP and Yahoo! Asia on Hong Kong Investment Corporation’s plan on AI events, Adjunct Assoc. Prof. CHOI Joon-Nak, Dept of Management, commented on HK’s crucial role in connecting global and Chinese AI ecosystems. He highlighted that such events provide rare opportunities for AI leaders to discuss key issues like AI governance, which often transcend national borders.
OTHERS
Driving Tech Transformation in Finance (Feb 25)
In an article published in HSBC.com on HK’s ambitions to establish itself as one of the world's leading digital hubs, it was mentioned that the bank is taking part in joint working groups with the school, with the goal of promoting technological transformation in the world of finance.
DeepSeek Phenomenon in Proper Perspective (Feb 24)
HK Economic Journal published an article titled "insights into the DeepSeek phenomenon to prevent misjudgment" by Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung.
Trump’s Move to Downsize Civil Service (Feb 21)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, examined whether the “revolution” initiated by US President Donald TRUMP may ultimately backfire. In an HK Economic Journal article, he called on HK government to take inspiration from Musk’s approach to downsizing the civil service.
Virtual Assets Gain Traction among Family Offices in HK (Feb 21)
An HK Economic Times article by Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG looked into the growing popularity of virtual assets and family offices in HK.
Fiscal Deficit Underscores Need for Northern Metropolis Investment (Feb 20)
HK Economic Journal ran a column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, on the urgency of investing in Northern Metropolis amid the huge fiscal deficit.
MBA Program Leads HK Peers (Feb 18)
Various media reported that HKUST's full-time MBA program has been ranked #1 in HK and #36 globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025. (mbachina.com, iresearch.cn, xhby.net, ecfanr.cn, chinaz.com)
Northern Metropolis Project Beneficial to Economy (Feb 17)
A Wen Wei Po report quoted Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, as saying that although investment in Northern Metropolis may lead to financial deficits in the near term, it is cost-effective and beneficial to the economy and public finance.
Wide Use Cases of AI Drive Chip Demand (Feb 17)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung looked into the growing use of AI and rising chip demand.
"Harbingers of Failure" Predict Success of New Products (Feb 15)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Prof. LIN Song, Dept of Marketing, examined how identifying "harbingers of failure" helps predict the success or failure of new products.
Inspiring Innovation through DeepSeek (Feb 15)
An HK Economic Times column article by Head and Chair Prof. GONG Yaping, Dept of Management, delved into how DeepSeek can inspire innovation and stimulate creativity.
Assessing U.S. Trade Wars (Feb 14)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, focused on recent U.S. trade wars, highlighting their failure to achieve goals.
Chip Demand Remains Robust despite Low-cost Models (Feb 10)
In an HK Economic Journal article, Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung suggested that chip demand is unlikely to fall despite the launch of the low-cost large language model DeepSeek-R1.
DeepSeek Lowers AI threshold, Upending Tech Giants' Monopoly (Feb 7)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, highlighted DeepSeek's role in lowering AI threshold and ending tech giants' monopoly.
Eight Key Strategies to Boost Tourism (Feb 7)
An HK Economic Times column article by the Center for Business and Social Analytics Assistant Manager NGO Wern and Visiting Scholar LIM Hyungsoo, looked into the eight key strategies to boost the tourism industry.
Strengthening Personal Data Protection (Feb 3)
In an HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung discussed the concepts of privacy and personal data protection.