Sleepless Nights of Junior Bankers in Wall Street (Mar 27)
cited comments by Assistant Prof. Deniz OKAT, Department of Finance, on his paper on analyzing data from 16 million taxi rides to or from ten New York city banks between 2009 and 2016. Prof. OKAT’s study reveals that when banks implemented no-Saturday work policies, employees indeed worked less on Saturdays, but they also worked late hours during the week to compensate.
The Value of a Land Title Registration System (Mar 27)
SCMP carried an article co-written by Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Department of ISOM, on HK’s system of land and property titles, suggesting a digitized property title system which could help reduce disputes, costs and uncertainties between the homebuyers and owners.
Tim COOK upholds Apple’s Original Intention (Mar 26)
HK Economic Journal and HK Economic Times carried two articles by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM, on how Apple CEO Tim COOK has fulfilled the vision of his predecessor Steve JOBS, and how the internet has changed back to a paid subscription basis for information acquisition.
New MBA Elective Program: ‘’China’s Economic Emergence’’ (Mar 25)
MBA China carried an article featuring a new elective course of HKUST’s MBA taught by Chair Prof. Albert PARK, Department of Economics. The course will focus on the principles of macroeconomics and the political economy of China as well as an in-depth analysis of its system reform and the changes in its role in the global economy.
Tech Talent Shortage Amid the Rise of Fintech Industry (Mar 20)
Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao cited comments by Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN, Department of Finance, who said that HK’s tech development is advancing and that the establishment of virtual banks in HK has accelerated the development of fintech in the city, and thus HK needs more professionals in this field.
Appointments to Communications Authority (Mar 20)
Ming Pao Daily reported that the Chief Executive has appointed Prof. LEUNG Siu-Fai, Department of Economics, as a member of the Communications Authority.
HK’s Electoral Overhaul and China’s effort in Eliminating Poverty (Mar 21, 22)
Speak Out carried two articles (first article and second article) by Emeritus Prof. Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the election overhaul for HK and China’s efforts in eradicating poverty.
Amazon CEO Change and Facebook Original Aspiration (Mar 19)
HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal published a separate article by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Prof. Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM, on Amazon’s way forward with the change of CEO and his hopes for Facebook.
Popularity of CCTV Camera and Privacy Issues (Mar 18)
HK Economic Times published an article by Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Department of ISOM, on personal data protection in the tech era, saying that the surveillance camera hack raises cyber and privacy-related vulnerabilities of the digital devices.
HK Axed from Economic Freedom Index (Mar 4, 17)
HK01 and Stand News carried column articles on Emeritus Prof. Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on his earlier remarks on the exclusion of HK from the US think tank’s economic freedom index, saying it was out of political consideration as the right-wing think tank was following former US President Donald TRUMP’s approach.
HK: Generational Opportunities for Fast-rising Fintech Talent (Mar 16)
HKUST Business School’s earlier study on fintech talent development competency and manpower was mentioned in an article by Finextra - featuring the new land of opportunities for fintech talent.
Chinese Attitudes Towards the US (Mar 15)
Sky Post and Speakout carried articles by Emeritus Prof. Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the change in Chinese people’s perception towards the US, amid growing tension between the two countries.
Innovative Technology and the “Free Speech” Apps, Signal (Mar 12)
HK Economic Journal and HK Economic Times carried two articles written by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM, on the innovation and business model of the social media platform, Signal.
COVID-19 Impact: Shrinking Working Hours and Incomes (Mar 11)
HK Economic Times published an article written by Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Department of Management, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global workforce and deepened the divide between the rich and the poor as the number of working hours of the low-skilled and young workers is significantly reduced.
Implementing 'Patriots administering HK' (Mar 8)
Speakout carried an article by Emeritus Prof. Francis LUI, Department of Economics, on the implementation of “patriots administering Hong Kong” to improve the electoral system of the HKSAR.
4 Quotients (4Q) that Determines Success (Mar 7)
Merit-times carried an article on the adaptability quotient (AQ) which is the ability to adjust strategy in response to unanticipated changes, and the cultural quotient (CQ) which relates to the ability to work effectively across cultures. Associate Prof. Melody CHAO, Department of Management, highlighted that people’s CQ may not necessarily grow amid changes in the environment as it largely depends on people’s attitudes.
China’s Birthrate and Economic Growth (Mar 6)
Barrons shared the insights offered by Chair Prof. Albert PARK, Department of Economics, in an article on China’s birthrate. He said the country’s falling fertility rate will accelerate population aging, but China can address the growth challenges by different policies such as relaxing its immigration policy, extending the retirement age, and establishing comprehensive healthcare and pension systems that support better health over the life cycle.
Green Finance: Towards a Sustainable Future (Mar 6)
HK Economic Times republished an article by Head Prof. ZHANG Chu, Department of Finance, on the global trend in green finance.
Issue Bonds to Fund Lantau Tomorrow Vision Project (Mar 5)
Various media portals including, HK Economic Times, HK Economic Journal, Ming Pao, carried articles on Adjunct Prof. KC CHAN, Department of Finance, who said that HK needs reclamation to create new land for economic development. He suggested that the government could issue bonds for financing the Lantau Tomorrow Vision plan.
Vaccine Efficacy Uncertain as Coronavirus Variants Spread (Mar 5)
HK Economic Times carried an article by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM, on the uncertainty over the newly-developed COVID-19 vaccines and the effectiveness of the vaccines against the new variants.
Elon Musk’s Dream Ideas to Colonize Mars (Mar 5)
Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM shared his comments in HK Economic Journal on tech guru, Elon Musk’s plans to travel to Mars.
FuturaCan Academy, a Canadian High-School Program in HK (Mar 4)
Ming Pao Daily featured an article on FuturaCan Academy, a school co-founded by Senior Advisor (Entrepreneurship) Erwin HUANG, Department of ISOM, that offers Canadian academic programs and curriculum.
Richest People List: Trends and Sources of Wealth (Mar 4)
HK Economic Times published an article by Adjunct Associate Prof. PENG Qian, Department of Finance, on how the billionaires ranking reveals the global industry trend, highlighting that technology and health are the two fastest-growing industries in recent years.
How China’s Resale Market Can Win Consumer Trust (Mar 3)
Vogue Business shared the perspective of Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Department of ISOM, about the blockchain technology in the secondhand luxury market, saying that the more recognition of blockchain from companies, the more effective and credible it will become.
K-pop Bullying Scandals are Blowing Up (Mar 3)
More coverage on Assistant Prof. LEE Yonghoon, Department of Management, commenting in articles in Asia One, ABS CBN News and SCMP on why K-pop bullying scandals are blowing up these days. He said that people are motivated when they see stars respond to the allegations, which encourage others to come forward.
Tech Hub as Hot SPAC Hunting Ground (Feb)
S&P Global Market Intelligence featured special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) and how tech companies in Southeast Asia become hot SPAC hunting ground. Chair Professor Vidhan GOYAL, Department of Finance, said in sectors where there are not too many comparable firms or where there's a lot of uncertainty about valuations, those sectors would benefit a lot through listing via SPAC compared with an IPO.