HIGHLIGHTS
First Digital MBA for Working Professionals in Asia 
A supplement in zoomed in the launch of the new “Digital MBA for Global Leaders (DiMBA)” program at HKUST – the first digital MBA in Asia offering a flexible online learning structure for working professionals. BusinessBecause also featured the new digital MBA program, and the virtual leadership skills professionals need to build for the digital world.
MOU with China Construction Bank 
Separately, various media including CebNet, CRNTT, FinancialNews, GuoJiRiBao, Mirage News, Sina and Ta Kung Pao reported the HKUST signed an MOU with the China Construction Bank (CCB) to co-organize the MSc in Fintech program – the first of such in the Greater Bay Area. The collaboration also includes a mini-MBA program targeting SMEs. CCB will also share financial cases and data with HKUST for relevant joint research projects – setting a new model for youth exchanges and financial connectivity between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
OTHERS
Verbal Mirroring in Workplace (Apr 30)
Yahoo! Finance UK cited the research by Assistant Prof. KIM Yong H, Department of Management, on how verbal mirroring had the potential to help lawyers get along with judges and increase their chances of winning patent infringement cases. The article outlines why verbal mirroring is useful in workplace.
Reposition in Difficult Time (Apr 30)
Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG wrote in HK Economic Journal on how to reposition amid difficult time.
Climate Derivatives (Apr 29)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Assistant Prof. CHEN Zhanhui, Associate Prof. George PANAYOTOV and PhD student CHU Zhuang, Department of Finance, on how weather derivatives could be a financial solution to manage climate-related risks.
Retirement Ceiling in China (Apr 28 & 29)
The New York Times and bdnews24.com cited comments by Head and Chair Prof. Albert PARK, Department of Economics, on China’s plan to lift the retirement ceiling. He shared that the government needs some resolutions to push the plan through as it may jeopardize the employment of older workers given they tend to be much less skilled or educated than their younger counterparts.
Patriotic Education in HK (Apr 28)
Final-year Global Business student CHU Man-Hei attended a forum organized by the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR was featured in Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao on his views about patriotic education in HK, saying it is necessary to strengthen the importance of Chinese history education, and offer more opportunities for HK youngsters to experience in different mainland cities.
Mobilizing Capital for Brown to Green (Apr 27)
The Italian Chamber Business Hustle and Bustle featured the highlights of an ESG webinar organized by HKUST on how HK is transitioning into a green financial center.
Apple and Facebook’s Social Responsibility (Apr 16 & 23)
Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG wrote in HK Economic Times on the social responsibility of Apple and Facebook respectively.
Harmony in Family Success (Apr 22)
HK Economic Times published an article by Prof. Winnie PENG, Director of Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies, on the importance of harmony in driving family business success.
Cross-cultural Mindset in Business Education (Apr 21)
The cross-cultural uniqueness of the World Bachelor in Business program jointly offered by HKUST-USC-Bocconi was mentioned in an article featuring USC’s academic director Prof. Gerald GIAQUINTA, who recently received the Fulbright scholarship (India Education Diary).
China-US Competition (Apr 12 & 16)
HK Economic Times and Speakout published a separate article by Emeritus Prof. Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the competition between China and the US, and the credibility of western media respectively.
Non-Fungible Token (Apr 15)
Associate Prof. Allen HUANG, Department of Accounting, wrote on the rise of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and points-to-note for NFT trading in HK Economic Times.
HK Electoral Reform (Apr 11)
Sina cited comments by Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN, Department of Finance, on Beijing’s reform on HK electoral system, saying that such reform will help push forward HK’s innovation and technology development since many related funding requests were delayed by lawmakers, whom he believed, did not have expert knowledge.
Post-pandemic Retail Market (Apr 2 & 9)
Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG wrote articles on retail market development in the post-pandemic era in HK Economic Journal and Elon MUSK’s start-up dreams in HK Economic Times respectively.
Robo Advisors (Apr 7)
HK01 featured BBA alumnus TSANG Kai-Pong, founder of “Finbo” – a fintech company that provides solution for financial institutions and market participants using Algorithmic Trading methods.
Value of Land Title System (Apr 1)
HK Economic Times published an article co-written by Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Department of ISOM, commenting on HK’s information system for land and property titles.
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