HIGHLIGHTS
FinTech Opens a New Chapter for the School (21 May)
carried an interview with Prof KC Chan, Prof Hui Kai Lung and Prof Allen Huang, from across three different academic departments, featuring their views on the potential of FinTech and its new possibilities for students. They also explained the important roles of academic research in FinTech development, citing blockchain applications as an example, and introduced a plan to introduce an MSc in FinTech Program. Prof Chan also called for more resources from the Government to promote innovation and technology.
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Innovation and Technology Development in Hong Kong (24 & 31 May)
HKEJ carried a series of two articles (part 1 & part 2) by Prof KC Chan, Department of Finance, discussing on the innovation and technology development of HK in the midst of the Greater Bay Area development plan and the core role that universities can play in the R&D ecosystem.
Capital Reflow Triggers Share Buybacks (31 May)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Prof Allen Huang, Department of Accounting, discussing the listed companies’ stock repurchase in the US and its effects on the markets.
US-China Trade Relation (23 & 24 May)
The Chinese version of both BBC and Dow Jones cited comments by Prof Albert Park, Department of Economics and Director of Institute of Emerging Market Studies, on the role of Vice Premier Liu He in the Sino-US trade war and the impact of a trade war on the manufacturing of vehicles.
Technology Talent Admission Scheme (20 May)
Cable TV talk show discussed the “Technology Talent Admission Scheme” recently launched by the government for eligible technology companies and institutes, in which Prof Hui Kai Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, joined other guest speakers to comment on the policy.
Global Innovation Index and Hong Kong’s Future (15 May)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Dr Kelvin Mak, Department of Accounting. He evaluated Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development by analyzing the latest Global Innovation Index.
Hong Kong’s Tycoons: Handing Over Power in Troubled Times (10 May)
Financial Times zoomed in on the next generation of family businesses and their successors, amid the retirement of tycoon Li Ka-shing. Prof Roger Kong, Director of the Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies, was quoted as saying that a key characteristic of ethnic Chinese family businesses that survive more than a century is their ability to “prune ownership” to head off disputes.
Sino-US Trade War and Hong Kong People’s Pragmatic Traditions (11 May)
HKEJ, HKET, Sky Post and Headline carried articles by Emeritus Prof Francis Lui, Department of Economics, on the Sino-US trade war and his views on comparing the strengths of China and other countries. He also wrote about the pragmatic traditions of Hong Kong people.
Unveil the Winning Factors of AlphaGo (8 May)
HKEJ carried a commentary (解牛集) by Prof Yi Yang, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, discussing the power of AI and its limitations.
Comment on Sino-US Trade War (5 May)
Various media, including BBC Chinese, Sina and Chubun, quoted Prof Albert Park, Department of Economics and Director of Institute of Emerging Market Studies, on his comments on the Sino-US trade war. He said that innovative technology is one of US’ major advantages.
Public Consultation on Land Supply (4 May)
HKET, Sky Post and Headline carried articles by Emeritus Prof Francis Lui, Department of Economics, on public consultation on land supply options.