Postgraduate Guide Features Programs Offered by HKUST (Dec)
SCMP published its annual , in which the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program and MSc in Accounting Program were featured, including the focuses of the programs, advice from program heads, and testimonies from students.
Tax Incentives to Drive R&D in Hong Kong (Dec 30)
HK Economic Journal (解牛集) carried an article by Senior Lecturer MAK Po-Lung, Department of Accounting. He suggested four possible measures including tax concession which the HKSAR government can consider in a bid to encourage R&D spending from the private sector.
Chasing Dream (Dec 29 & 30)
Ming Pao Daily News and HK Economic Times interviewed Benedict YUEN, an HKUST alumnus in Marketing. With his multiple roles as a TV program host, KOL and entrepreneur, Yuen, who owns a tea shop at Sheung Wan, talked about his passion and experience in developing startups. Another GBUS alumnus Edwin WAN was interviewed by Passion Times, where he talked about his transformational change – from a well-paying banker job to an actor/singer.
WBB Student Received Prestigious Scholarship to Study at Tsinghua (Dec 19)
USC News published a story featuring three winners of the Schwarzman Scholarship in the US. One of the winners Richard HUANG, a World Bachelor in Business (WBB) student, who has received the scholarship for studying international affairs at Tsinghua University next fall. Huang and two other USC students are among 145 students and recent graduates selected from more than 4,700 applicants, from 41 countries for the honor.
Multi-Family Offices and Asset Management Companies (Dec 16)
HK Economic Journal (解牛集) carried an article by Prof PENG Qian, Associate Director of the Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies. She talked about the trends of family offices and explained the differences between single-family offices, multi-family offices and asset management companies.
Prof CHAN Ka-Keung Appointed Chairman of WeLab (Dec 13)
A number of news portals including Sina Finance carried profile articles on Adjunct Prof CHAN Ka-Keung, Department of Finance, who was appointed as the Chairman and Non-executive Director of the board of WeLab Digital virtual bank - HK’s fourth virtual bank.
Serving the Community (Dec 6, 11)
HKET.COM and HK Economic Times interviewed Luke TAM, alumnus of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) on how he connects the community with guided tours. Luke, being the founder of Kaifong Tour, shared his social entrepreneurial career.
Launch of Online Admission Talks (Dec 10)
Sing Tao Daily reported that the UG Online Admission Talks arranged by the HKUST Business School had started on its online platform. And interested parties were welcome to sign up and get first-hand admission information online.
AI: Not a Replacement for Humans (Dec 9)
HK Economic Journal featured the first MBA AI elective in Hong Kong – a collaboration project between HKUST and Microsoft. The article introduced the AI curriculum and interviewed Cally CHAN, the General Manager of Microsoft HK and Macau, on her views on recent AI development. The Standard also featured the new elective.
The Importance of the Accuracy of Personal Information Online (Dec 9)
HK Economic Journal (解牛集) carried an article by Chair Prof HUI Kai-Lung, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) on the protection of online personal information.
Impact on Social Unrest on HK Economy (Dec 4 & Nov 22)
Global Times cited comments by Prof Emeritus Francis LUI, Department of Economics, saying that the HK’s social unrest has weighted heavily on the city’s business reputation. Meanwhile, Financial Times reported on a delegation from Japan that battles Singapore and Hong Kong in a campaign to attract investment managers, in which Prof Veronique LAFON-VINAIS, Department of Finance, offered her comment on the impact on local employment.