Highlights
New Business School Central Launches (Jul 8)
The School hosted a media gathering at the brand-new Business School Central (BSC) in Admiralty. Dean Prof. Frederik ANSEEL highlighted HKUST’s strengths in AI and business education, saying that the School is well placed to expand its global influence by leveraging its expertise, alumni network, and HK’s advantages. Asst. Dean (Administration) Chris TSANG said BSC will serve not only as a learning center, but also as a venue for stakeholder engagement.
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HKUST and HKMA Join Forces to Develop Post-Quantum Cryptography Toolkit (Jul 29-31)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched the Whitepaper on Quantum Preparedness of HK's Banking Sector, alongside the first Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI) and supporting measures. Key initiatives include a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) toolkit co-developed with the School and industry partners to help banks prioritize transition planning and enhance cryptographic agility. Dean Prof. Frederik ANSEEL noted that this initiative reflects the School's commitment to advancing impactful research and fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers. Prof. Allen HUANG, Head of Dept of Accounting, who leads the collaboration, said the interdisciplinary collaboration between the School and the HKUST School of Engineering, spanning finance, cybersecurity, and cryptography, provides critical support for this initiative.
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The West is Debating AI’s Future with Half the World Absent (Jul 26)
In an SCMP commentary, Head of Dept of Accounting Prof. Allen HUANG and Dean Prof. Frederik ANSEEL argued that any meaningful debate must include China, where the AI experiment is also running, at greater speed and scale and with different results.
School Shares Outlook on Economy and Entrepreneurship (Jul 16)
In a Metro Radio finance program, Assoc. Dean Prof. FONG Yuk-Fai shared insights on topics including HK’s economic outlook, HKUST’s strong culture of technology entrepreneurship and business venture incubation, student interest in undergraduate business education, and the launch of the new HKUST Business School Central.
Others
Who Benefits from Negotiating? Social Class Makes a Difference (Jul 29)
In a research paper co-authored by Asst. Prof. LIN Ying of the Dept of Management and other scholars, the researchers found across five studies involving more than 11,000 participants that individuals from lower social classes are less likely to initiate negotiations than their higher-class counterparts.
(GlobeNewswire, FinancialContent, Yahoo Finance UK, apnews.com)
Perspectives on HK’s Five-Year Plan (Jul 29)
In a Bau.com.hk column article, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, offered his take on HK's plan to formulate its first five-year plan. Separately, in an interview with Wenweipo, Prof. Lui analyzed HKU President Prof. ZHANG Xiang’s decision to step down after a ten-year tenure, noting that completing two terms ensures both policy continuity and space for the introduction of new ideas.
Turning Emerging Technologies into Real-World Solutions (Jul 27)
HK Economic Journal ran a column article by Assoc. Provost (Academic Development) Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on turning emerging technologies into real-world solutions.
Using AI to Guide Thinking, Not Replace It (Jul 24)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Allen Huang, Head of Dept of Accounting, advocated using AI to guide thinking rather than merely provide answers.
Investors Seek New Opportunities along the Silk Road (Jul 24)
A column article in bau.com.hk and master-insight by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, discussed global investor Patrick ZHONG's trips to Silk Road countries in search of new opportunities.
HKUST Scholars Win RGC Research Fellowships (Jul 22)
HKUST achieved notable achievements in the Research Grants Council's (RGC) Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) for the 2026/27 exercise. Assoc. Prof. LIU Jia, Dept of Marketing, together with two HKUST scholars, has been named a RGC Research Fellow, and provided with more than HK$19.72 million in fellowship grants to pursue frontier research. (Mirage News, bau.com.hk, headline, wenweipo, tkww.hk, takungpao, tkww.hk 2, dotdotnews, hkcd)
Formula for China’s Innovation and Technology Success (Jul 20)
An HK Economic Journal article by Assoc. Provost (Academic Development) Prof. HUI Kai-Lung delved into the formula for China’s innovation and technology success.
Aligning HK’s AI Talent Market with Industry Needs (Jul 18)
HK Economic Journal ran a column article by Assoc. Prof. YANG Yi, Dept of ISOM, about rectifying mismatches in HK’s AI talent market and accelerating the implementation of AI+ across sectors.
HK’s Digital Asset Market Poised for Takeoff (Jul 18)
EDigest published an article by Head of HKUST Institute for Financial Research Prof. TANG Bo on HK's digital asset market being poised for takeoff.
Harnessing AI without Sacrificing Original Creation (Jul 18)
In an HK Economic Times article, Prof. Allen Huang, Head of Dept of Accounting, highlighted the need to harness AI wisely to avoid cognitive traps while safeguarding our capacity for original creation.
Overseas Qualifications Rise among Local University Entrants (Jul 17)
According to an HK01 report, the proportion of local students admitted to the eight UGC-funded universities using overseas qualifications, such as IB, A-Level, has surged in recent years, with HKUST seeing a dramatic jump of over 10 percentage points to 33.7% over the 2025/26 academic year, surpassing HKU (31%). HKUST business programs ranked second among undergraduate programs with the highest percentage of students holding overseas qualifications.
China’s Best Managed Companies Embrace AI and Global Growth (Jul 17)
The School, together with Deloitte China, and the Harvard Business Review China, released the 8th annual China Best Managed Companies list, featuring 80 private enterprises with an average revenue of RMB55.1 billion in 2025. The awardees are actively advancing AI and expanding operations globally, aiming to leap from leading companies in China to global leaders. (Chinanews, slrbs.com, sina, eastmoney, jiemian, jingjiribao, sina 2)
Examining the EU’s Economic Recession (Jul 17)
A Master-insight column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, focused on the economic recession in the EU.
Building HK’s Role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Trading (Jul 17)
In a China Daily article on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in HK, Prof. Darwin CHOI, Assoc. Head of Dept of Finance, was quoted as saying that HK's financial ecosystem is uniquely positioned to anchor the future of global SAF trading. While local universities have rolled out green finance programs, he urged HK to accelerate the cultivation of hybrid professionals fluent in both finance and sustainability to support the sector's long-term growth.
Technology and Fashion Strengthen HK’s Supply Chain Role (Jul 15)
According to HK Commercial Daily, orangenews, 52hrtt.com, HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute has compiled a report about how the textile and apparel industry can strengthen HK's role as a super value-adder in the supply chain by integrating technology with fashion.
AI Overreliance Risks Entry-Level Talent Gap (Jul 13)
HK Economic Journal ran a column article by Assoc. Provost (Academic Development) Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on how the overreliance on AI in entry-level jobs could lead to a talent gap.
Is the US Declining as a Superpower? (Jul 10)
In a Master-insight article, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, discussed whether the US is in decline as a superpower.
Three Trends Revealed by News Technologies (Jul 10)
An HK Economic Times article by Prof. LI Jiatao, Dept of Management, delved into the three development trends reflected in the Top Ten New Technologies of the Future.
China Confronts Low Profitability and Industrial Overcapacity (Jul 9)
In an Financial Times article about China’s need for another ZHU Rongji to cut industrial excess, Prof. JIN Keyu, Dept of Finance, was quoted as saying that officials in China were keenly aware of the widespread challenges of low profitability and industrial overcapacity, recognizing that inaction is not a viable long-term solution.
Hidden Risks in Digital System Interoperability (Jul 6)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Assoc. Provost (Academic Development) Prof. HUI Kai-Lung looked into the hidden risk of a collapse in the interoperability of digital systems.
HK’s Fiscal Discipline (Jul 3)
In a Master-insight column article, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, urged HK's brokerage firms to comply with Chinese Mainland's stricter regulations to secure benefits in a longer run. Additionally, in a TVB News program about HK fiscal deficit crisis, Prof. Lui pointed out that the government's attempt to stimulate the economy by increasing spending overlooked long-term fiscal discipline, making it difficult to reduce expenditures in the future.
Storage Sector: Bubble or Takeoff? (Jul 3)
During an industry dialogue, Assoc. Prof. WANG Wenbo, Dept of Marketing, discussed with the chairperson of a Shenzhen-based tech company Genstoraige the topic of whether the storage sector is currently in a bubble or poised for take-off. (Tech.ifeng.com, ishare.ifeng.com)
RMB Green Bonds Deliver Triple Benefits to HK (Jul 3)
An HK Economic Times article by Head of HKUST Institute for Financial Research Prof. TANG Bo delved into the triple benefits RMB green bonds bring to HK investors.