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Fireside Chat on Global Trade and Geoeconomics with Former WTO Director-General (Nov 7)
Various media reported that HKUST Institute for Financial Research (IFR) hosted a fireside chat on global trade and geoeconomic shifts, featuring WTO's former Director-General Pascal LAMY in conversation with Director of the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute Prof. LI Qing. Lamy suggested that the world is transitioning into a “new phase in which security concerns and economic interdependence increasingly overlap with great powers weaponizing trade.” In his opening remarks, IFR Assoc. Director Prof. Abhiroop MUKHERJEE highlighted the timeliness and significance of the topic, noting that global trade dynamics and policy divisions have become central to economic debates worldwide.
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How Family Offices Contribute to Society (Nov 28)
An HK Economic Times column article by Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG discussed how family offices can contribute to society.
Prioritizing Economic Development amidst China–Japan Tensions (Nov 26)
In articles published in etnet and cnyes.com about the escalating China-Japan tensions, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, pointed out that although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae TAKAICHI’s position on the Taiwan question has been acquiesced by the US and driven by Japan's internal political factors, China should still focus on pushing for economic development.
HKUST Students Win Cathay Hackathon (Nov 25)
Ming Pao Daily reported that a fourth-year student from the HKUST Global Business program teamed up with other university students to join in the Cathay Hackathon competition, and won the championship with their all-in-one customer journey platform for HK Express customers.
Mainland Enterprises Seeks Overseas Expansion via HK (Nov 24)
In reports published in Sing Tao Headline.com and Sing Tao Daily on New Vision Economic Summit, Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN, Dept of Finance, said he expects more Chinese Mainland enterprises to set up footholds in HK to strengthen their presence in overseas markets.
Retaining Newcomers on Social Media Platforms (Nov 24)
In an HK Economic Journal column article, Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung wrote about how social media platforms retain newcomers, and suggested employers to adopt similar strategies to retain talent.
Global Climate Action at a Crossroads (Nov 22)
HK Economic Times ran a column article by Prof. Darwin Choi, Assoc. Head of Dept of Finance, on global climate action standing at a crossroads.
Fast-Fashion Knockoffs Impact (Nov 22)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Prof. June SHI, Dept of Marketing, focused on how fast-fashion knockoffs both hurt and help high-end brands.
Deepfake Crimes Rising with AI (Nov 21)
In a Sing Tao Daily article on the rising deepfake crimes fueled by generative AI, Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung was quoted as saying that fintech firms are developing tools to help identify deepfake content.
Stablecoins Hold Potential in Facilitating Settlements between Belt and Road Countries (20 Nov)
In an HK Economic Journal article on stablecoins boosting RWA tokenization infrastructure, IFR Asst. Director Prof. TANG Bo was quoted as saying that given the first-mover advantage of USD-denominated stablecoins, it is difficult to compete with the USD in building a global network. He suggested establishing a regional network to promote settlements between countries of the Belt and Road Initiative or emerging markets. In another HK Economic Journal article on banking sector disruption, he noted that with the advent of blockchain technologies, banks that innovate fast to adapt will emerge stronger.
HK Property Concerns Deepen among Bankers and Regulators (Nov 19)
In reports published in The Edge Singapore and Bloomberg on the deepening property concerns among bankers and regulators in HK, Asst. Prof. Arthur MORRIS, Dept of Accounting, was quoted as saying that he does not see any evidence of an impending market collapse, but regulators are always concerned about the potential for a lot of players trying to exit all at once.
Advantages of China's Political Systems (Nov 18)
In articles published in BBC News, Yahoo News Australia, Yahoo HK and BBC Chinese on China's investment spree in the UK giving it access to military-grade technology, Prof. JIN Keyu, Dept of Finance, was quoted as saying that one of the key advantages of China's political system is its ability to set multi-decade-long goals, which she described as a far-sighted strategy.
Detecting Online Scam Signals (Nov 17)
An HK Economic Journal article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung looked into detecting signals of online scams.
HK’s Opportunities from China's 15th Five-Year Plan (Nov 16)
An HK Economic Times column article by Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Dept of Management, called on HK to capitalize opportunities from China's 15th Five-Year Plan to drive transformation through sci-tech innovation.
Supporting Chinese Mainland’s Supply Chain to Go Global (Nov 16)
Various media, including Eastmoney, ifeng.com, sina, chinanews, reported about the International Forum on China's Economy and Policy 2025 - Economic Transformations in a Multipolar World, co-organized by HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute. The Institute’s Executive Director CHANG Ka-Mun expected the forum to help drive Chinese Mainland’s supply chain and industrial chain to go global.
Extreme Weather News Affects Investors’ Decisions (Nov 16)
EDigest published a column article by Prof. Darwin Choi, Assoc. Head of Dept of Finance, on how extreme weather news affects retail investors' investment decisions.
Opportunities & Challenges in Digital Assets (Nov 12)
According to stnn.cc and Sing Tao Headline.com, Adjunct Prof. KC Chan, Dept of Finance, chaired a panel discussion at a forum discussing opportunities and challenges brought by the rise of digital assets.
Challenges Facing Fintech 2030 Vision (Nov 11)
In reports published in Wenweipo, and dotdotnews, IFR Asst. Director Prof. Tang Bo was quoted as saying that HK’s "Fintech 2030" vision, which focuses on infrastructure such as data, AI, and quantum computing to create a more robust and efficient financial system, faces three major challenges: technological transfer, competition for talent, and global cooperation and rivalry.
AI Fraudsters Bypassing Facial Recognition (Nov 10)
HK Economic Journal published a column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung on fraudsters using AI technology to bypass facial recognition.
US Technological Containment Strategy towards China(Nov 7)
In column articles published in ETNet and Master Insight, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, discussed how the US technological containment strategy on China helps the country find its own industrial development path.
China's Growing Technological Influence (Nov 7)
Various media, including Bastillepost, epaper.gmw.cn, sina1, Sina2, eastmoney, reported that at the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, Prof. Jin Keyu, Dept of Finance, was quoted as saying that from green energy to infrastructure, including AI and the optimization of the entire governance system, China's technology is empowering other countries.
Faculty Member Named Brilliant Beacon Person (Nov 4)
Various media, including Ifeng.com, news.cn, sina, ifeng.com 2, reported that, at the inaugural Brilliant Beacon Award ceremony, Prof. Jin Keyu, Dept of Finance, was named Brilliant Beacon Person of 2025.
Cautions on AI-assisted Decision-Making (Nov 3)
An HK Economic Journal article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung stressed the importance of thinking twice when making decision with the help of AI, as AI-generated results may not be accurate.
Challenges in Asset Tokenization (Nov 3)
An HK Economic Times article by Prof. Allen HUANG, Head of Dept of Accounting, discussed the concept, advantages, and challenges of real world asset tokenization, which converts physical or financial assets into digital tokens on a blockchain. He identified compliance and regulation, investor protection, and liquidity constraints as the three challenges.
Price Discount on “Haunted” Properties (Nov 1)
In an article published in Cnn.com, 7NEWS Australia, LocalNews8.com, Yahoo! Asia on pricing of properties haunted by a murder or unnatural death, Chair Prof. Utpal BHATTACHARYA, Dept of Finance, was quoted as saying that property prices typically plunge by an average of 20% once labeled haunted, and by up to 34% in the event of a murder. He explained that belief in Feng Shui is strong among Chinese, who make up about 94% of HK’s population.
Competition among Firms Affects Stock Returns (Nov 1)
An HK Economic Journal article by Assoc. Prof. JI Yan, Dept of Finance, delved into how strategic competition among firms in oligopolistic industries affects stock returns.
Blockchains Enhance Gold Circulation (1 Nov)
In an HK Economic Journal Monthly cover article on the rising demand for gold, IFR Asst. Director Prof. Tang Bo was quoted as saying that blockchain technologies enhance the efficiency of gold circulation by mitigating the constraints of physical handling.