Highlights
HKUST, Microsoft HK in Collaboration to Advance AI Innovation in Business
Various media, including Hongkong Business, e-zone, aastocks, infocastfn, quamnet, bussinesstimes, IT Pro New, and Ming Pao Daily, reported that the School signed an MoU with Microsoft HK to advance AI innovation in business and extend their collaboration for HK's first MBA elective featuring an AI curriculum. In the AI Business School 3.0 collaboration, the School aims to nurture future-ready business leaders and young talent with comprehensive AI knowledge and skills.
Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Ranked World’s Top Program for 12 Times
In a report series by Wen Wei Po (Wenweipo, wenweipo 2, wenweipo 3, Mbachina.com, hkcna.hk, crntt.com, sina.com.cn) on HK’s world No. 1 higher-education programs, it was mentioned the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program has clinched the top spot in the Financial Times EMBA Ranking for 12 times, contributing to the development of the "Study in HK” brand. Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung and Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Program Director Judy AU shared the special features and success of the program.
In an SCMP feature article on EMBA and DBA programs offered by HK universities, Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung noted that the faculty of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA has made continuous efforts to update the program curriculum so that participants can stay current with emerging trends and equip themselves with cutting-edge knowledge.
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Slumping Fees Reflects Intensifying Banking Competition (Jan 29)
In articles published in Taipei Times, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance UK, The Edge and Bloomberg on investment banking fees dropping in HK, Adjunct Assoc. Prof. Veronique LAFON-VINAIS, Department of Finance, stated that investment bankers from Wall Street are facing significant challenges, noting that Asian clients are often reluctant to pay fees for services that do not provide substantial value.
New US Administration to Shake up China-Russia Relations (Jan 29)
Chosun Daily ran an article featuring an interview with Adjunct Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Department of Economics, on Trump's potential China policy, Russia-China relations, and the rising Taiwan tensions.
“Internet+" Demonstrates Technology Use (Jan 27)
HK Economic Journal ran an article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung about "Internet+" model demonstrating the great use of technologies.
Active ETF Short Selling Boosts Efficiency (Jan 27)
Yahoo Finance and ETFStream reported that according to a research paper co-authored by Asst. Prof. Eyub YEGEN and PhD student Yuet CHAU, Department of Finance, the short-selling feature of active ETFs enhances market efficiency by removing poorly performing managers and deterring low-quality ones from entering.
Contrasting Approaches to Dealing with Adversity (Jan 25)
In an HK Economic Journal article, Head and Chair Prof. GONG Yaping, Department of Management, discussed the different outcomes of "Entrepreneurial Bricolage Behavior" and "Unethical Pro-organizational Behavior" in dealing with adversity.
Tech Innovations Transform Skill Requirements (Jan 24)
An HK Economic Times column article by Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Department of Management, explored how technology is a game changer in the workplace, resulting in different requirements of soft and hard skills on workers.
Addressing Low Birth Rate (Jan 24)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, looks into different ways to address low birth rate.
India’s Readiness to Drive Global Growth (Jan 24)
Asia Society published an article by Adjunct Prof. Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Department of Economics, delving into whether India is ready to replace China as the engine of global growth.
Prudent Wealth Management Strategy amid Fiscal Deficit (Jan 22)
In an HK Economic Journal article, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, called on HK to take a prudent wealth management strategy amid high fiscal deficit.
Tech Applications Raise Social and Economic Value and Efficiency (Jan 20)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung looked into how technological applications contribute to rising social and economic value and efficiency".
Early Planning for Implicit Succession (Jan 17)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Director of Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office Prof. Winnie PENG, wrote about the advantages of early planning for implicit inheritance to increase the chance of family succession.
HK’s Strategies to Restore Budget Surplus (Jan 17)
HK Economic Times ran a column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, on the strategies for HK to achieve a budget surplus following years of significant deficits.
Ten Highlights of China's Commercial Sector (Jan 14)
Various media covered the research report released by the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute on ten highlights of China's commercial sector 2025, predicting that China's GDP will grow by 4.5% in 2025 and retail sales will increase by 5%. The report forecasted the top ten hotspots in China in 2025, indicating that new quality productive forces will boost the efficiency of the distribution system.
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Psychological Tricks Employed by Fraudsters (Jan 13)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung discussed the psychological tricks of fraudsters.
Strengthening “Climate of Innovation” (Jan 11)
HK Economic Times published a column article by Head and Chair Prof. Gong Yaping, Department of Management, on strengthening the climate of innovation to help enterprises turn crisis into opportunity.
Trump’s Territorial Expansion Moves (Jan 10)
An HK Economic Times article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, examines why US President-elect Donald Trump threatens to annex the territories of other countries.
Price Volatility of Virtual Currencies (Jan 6)
An HK Economic Journal column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung analyzed the price volatility of virtual currencies from the perspective of decentralized finance.
Relations between Investment and Cash Flow (Jan 4)
An HK Economic Journal article by Chair Prof. ZHANG Chu, Department of Finance, explored the increasingly intriguing relations between investment and cash flow.
Jargon Use in Marketing Communications (Jan 3)
ANA magazine published an article featuring the insights of Asst. Prof. Zachariah BROWN, Department of Management, on the use of jargon by brands in their communications
Proactive Approach to Global Trade Challenges (Jan 3)
An HK Economic Times column article by Chair Prof. Li Jiatao, Department of Management, highlighted the urgency for HK to act proactively to cope with challenges facing global economy and trade.
Risks of Joining US Bloc (Jan 3)
An HK Economic Times column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Department of Economics, advised countries against joining the US bloc.
MBA Prepares Students for Global and Tech-driven Market (Jan 3)
In a find-mba.com article outlining the advice of experts and program directors for MBA students regarding their electives, Head of Marketing and Admissions for HKUST MBA Programs Mandy LEE was quoted as saying that electives prepare students for today's global and tech-driven market.
Global Economic Outlook In 2025 (Jan 3)
Adjunct Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, Department of Economics, talked about the global economic outlook in 2025 in a recent interview published in People's Daily Overseas Edition. She foresaw that the US economy may decline steadily, the European economies may stagnate, while the Chinese economy could maintain steady growth on the back of stimulus measures boosting consumption.
HKUST Clinches Three Top Global Education Awards (Dec 20)
According to reports by dotdotnews, wenweipo, and Mirage News, two courses from HKUST’s Center for Education Innovation (CEI) have won three prestigious international education awards, including the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance Awards 2024, for their achievements in integrating AI and education. One of them is the course “AI and Society: Ethics, Cognition, and Critical Analysis”, co-designed by CEI Director Dr. Sean McMINN and Adjunct Assoc. Prof. CHOI Joon Nak, Department of Management.