Predicting Stock Returns with AI (Feb 28)
An HK Economic Times article by Prof. Darwin CHOI, Assoc. Head of Dept of Finance, delved into how AI can predict stock returns.
Assessing Top Tech Cities (Feb 23)
HK Economic Journal published a column article by Assoc. Provost Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, on why a new study by the School’s Center for Technology and Business Ecosystem has used the two parameters – Technology Development Potential and Ecosystem Co-benefit Capacity – to assess the top 10 tech cities in the world.
Enhancing Tourism Experience (Feb 20)
In an HK Economic Times column article, researcher of the School's Center for Business and Social Analytics Bruce JIN discussed ways to enhance tourism experience to drive visitor growth.
Detecting Cyber Frauds (Feb 16)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Provost Prof. Hui Kai-Lung looked into collaborative efforts in detecting cyber frauds.
Trust and Clarity Crucial to Effective Family Governance (Feb 14)
Speaking at the forum themed "Stewardship in the Chinese Context: Family, Legacy, Future", Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG said altruistic spirit among family members will foster harmonious relationships within the family and benefit society as a whole. (China Daily)
Investors’ Diverging Opinions Affect Stock Prices (Feb 14)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Prof. YU Jialin, Dept of Finance, delved into how investors' divergent opinions can affect stock prices, noting that disagreement systematically impacts equilibrium prices and generates predictable return patterns.
Effective Duration of Stocks Helps Manage Risks (Feb 13)
In an Economic Digest column article, Assoc. Prof. CHEN Zhanhui, Dept of Finance, advocated using the “effective duration of stocks” to manage investment risks.
Does ROI add up for the MBA? (Feb 13)
In an FT article on whether pursuing MBA is worth the investment, Assoc. Dean Prof. Stephen SHIH was quoted as saying that tuition fee at HKUST full-time MBA tuition is lower than leading US programs. He added that low income tax rates in HK make headline salaries misleading, since take-home pay is often much higher than the figures suggest.
Building Sustainable Family Business (Feb 13)
An HK Economic Times column article by Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG discussed striking a balance between making a family business bigger and more sustainable.
Guiding Responsible AI Use (Feb 12)
At the "AI practical skills" winter camp organized by HKUST for secondary school students in Shanghai, Prof. Joon Nak CHOI, Dept of Management, warned about the potential risks from AI and stressed the importance of guiding responsible AI use.
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Stemming Unauthorized Network Access (Feb 9)
In an HK Economic Journal column article, Assoc. Provost Prof. Hui Kai-Lung highlighted the concerns about the proposed legal liability exemptions for unauthorized access to networks for cybersecurity purposes.
Analyzing Plummeting Bitcon Prices (Feb 7)
In reports by Yuanchuang.caijing.com.cn, news.ifeng.com, chinesenews.net.au on the plunge of Bitcoin, HKUST Institute for Financial Research (IFR) Asst. Director Prof. TANG Bo was quoted as saying that the plummet reflects a shift in market structure rather than a technical adjustment.
Evaluating Trump’s Foreign Intervention and Policy Shifts (Feb 6)
Master Insight ran a column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, on the Trump Administration’s aggressive foreign intervention and erratic policy shifts.
Unlocking AI Value by Expanding Application (Feb 5)
HK Economic Times published an article by Chair Prof. JT LI, Dept of Management, calling on HK to expand AI application.
AI Agents’ "Rebellious" Remarks No Cause for Alarm (Feb 4)
HKUST Assoc. Provost Prof. Hui Kai-Lung was quoted in an Ming Pao Daily News report as saying that as AI agents do not possess thinking ability, their "rebellious" remarks stem from negative content input by humans. He stressed that AI remains merely a tool for learning and application.
Regulatory Compliance Essential in Digital Economy (Feb 4)
In an article on data compliance published by ifeng.com and Sina, IFR Asst. Director Prof. Tang Bo, argued that strict regulatory compliance, longed viewed as a burdensome “cost”, has become essential in the digital economy.
Legislative Safeguards Against Cybercrimes (Feb 2)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Provost Prof. Hui Kai-Lung calls on HK to introduce new legislation as early as possible to combat cybercrimes.