HIGHLIGHTS
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Digital MBA (Feb 25)
Several media including , HK Economic Times, and Mirage reported on the Digital MBA Program launched by the HKUST Business School. The two-year part-time program offers a flexible online learning mode for students to continue their studies during business trips and even after relocating to a different city, without compromising their career, family or personal priorities.
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Fact-checking to Debunk Rumors (Feb 26)
Headline Daily shared comments by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the importance of fact-checking the news information. He stressed that the media should have the responsibility to fact-check their reports before publish to avoid spreading of rumors.
Inequality of Global Vaccine Distribution (Feb 26)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG (Department of ISOM), on the unequal distribution of the COVID-19 jabs around the world. HK Economic Journal published another article by Prof. HUANG, on rapid changes of the Internet world.
Hong Kong Trading Tax Deals Rare Blow to City’s Financiers (Feb 25)
Bloomberg cited comments by Adjunct Prof. CHAN Ka-Keung, Department of Finance, on Hong Kong's first trading tax hike since 1993. He said that the increase may deal a near-term blow to trading activities in Hong Kong, but the impact is unlikely to last.
Why Hong Kong is the Best Place to be a Business Major (Feb 25)
Study International featured a profile interview with a Malaysian student LEW Zi Syuen from the HKUST Business School, on why he chose HKUST and the benefits of studying there.
Industry-Academia Collaboration in Promoting Green Finance (Feb 25)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Prof. ZHANG Chu, Head of the Department of Finance, on the global trend in sustainable finance. He pointed out that financial institutions are in a well position to promote green finance, and their role has become growingly important for such move.
“Move Away” from Whatsapp (Feb 19)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG (Department of ISOM), on the “move-away trend” of Whatsapp users to Signal. In the meantime, he shared his perspective on the change of management of Amazon in HK Economic Journal.
How Can An MBA Accelerate Career In Tech? (Feb 19)
Business Because reported that over 30% of the technology companies are priming the sector for business school talent in 2021. The article featured an interview with two MBA alumni/students, on how their studies had equipped them for their career advancement in the tech field.
China’s Carbon Neutrality Pledge: A New Development Agenda (Feb 18)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH, Division of Environment and Sustainability, on how China’s carbon neutrality target will open a new chapter in its future development.
Commentary on an US Think Tanks (Feb 18)
Master Insight featured an interview with Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the anti-China sentiment from the West.
Re-opening of School Should be Prioritized (Feb 7, 16)
SCMP published an article by Associate Prof. Hyuncheol Bryant KIM, Department of Economics, on why the resumption of face-to-face classes should be a priority as closures don’t help in preventing the spread of Covid-19 but cause serious damage to children and society. Separately, his perspective was cited in a column article in Nanyang Siang Pau on the disruptions caused by the pandemic in Malaysia.
High Valuation of Kuaishou (Feb 11)
HK Economic Times published an article by Associate Prof. Allen HUANG, Department of Accounting, on the high valuation of Kuaishou driven by the sharp decline in entertainment cost. He said that the capital market should predict the trend of pan-entertainment for the younger generation in China.
Big Data and Social Media Apps (Feb 5)
HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal published a separate article by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG (Department of ISOM), respectively on the value of big data and the privacy concerns arising from it and on the trend that the high-tech companies are adopting old business models.
Women with Business Achievements (Feb 4)
Campaign Asia featured a success story of a marketing alumna Michelle MAK. She is a business innovator, social enterprise entrepreneur, sustainability advocate and mentor who has a multitude of skills and aspires to drive a positive change in the industry and the wider community.
Digitalization of Finance (Feb 4)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Prof. Edwin Lai, Department of Economics, on the digitalization of finance and the future of HK. He said that the traditional banks are facing new business challenges, and Hong Kong should seize the opportunities amid the digitalization era.