Highlights
School Experts Unpack the Future
School experts shared their insights on AI, innovation policy, and the sectors driven by emerging technologies. Various media, including MSN Australia, AOL, fortune, reported that a study co-authored by Assoc. Prof. JI Yan, Dept of Finance, found AI trading bots, when placed in simulated markets, engaged in spontaneous price-fixing collusion, instead of competing with each other.
In his HK Economic Journal column articles, Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung argued that the rise of AI should not replace humans' critical thinking, stressed that agentic AI has yet to achieve true autonomy, and warned of the danger of over-reliance on AI. (article 1 , article 2, article 3 )
Dr. TANG Bo, Asst. Director of the Institute for Financial Research, was quoted in media reports as saying that strict customer identification rules of HK's new stablecoin law are overly strict and could hinder efforts to acquire users.
(reuters, yahoo, 94.3 Jack FM, AOL, Channel News Asia, KFGO The Mighty 790, Mail Online, Yahoo Finance UK, Yahoo! Asia, MarketScreener (UK), U.S. News (&) World Report, zawya, Tech in Asia)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Chair Prof. LI Jiatao, Dept of Management, wrote about the adoption and commercialization of humanoid robots in HK.
Assoc. Prof. Dongwon LEE, Dept of ISOM, co-authored an op-ed in the Korean newspaper Seoul Economic Daily, emphasizing that South Korea urgently needs to adopt an innovation-driven growth model and balanced digital policies tailored to its circumstances in order to strengthen its global competitiveness amid accelerating digital transformation and rapidly evolving technological and economic challenges.
In articles published in BAUHINIA and HK Economic Times, Prof. Emeritus Francis LUI, Dept of Economics, offered his views on the further upgrades of the “Made in China” initiative, driven by craftsmanship and innovation.
OTHERS
Can China Widen Advantages over the US? (Aug 29)
In an HK Economic Times column article, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, discussed whether China, with its comprehensive advantages, can extend its lead over the US.
Family Offices Seeking External Specialists to Professionalize (Aug 26)
In an SCMP article about family offices seeking external specialists, Prof. Winnie PENG, Director of the Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office, highlighted the three key roles of a family office: managing family wealth, overseeing family dynamics and relationships, and preserving the family legacy.
On Selecting University Major (Aug 25)
HK Economic Journal ran a column article by Acting Dean Prof. Hui Kai-Lung, discussing how to choose a university major.
Surplus Food "Surprise Bags" Reduces Waste (Aug 23)
An HK Economic Journal article by Prof. YU Man, Dept of ISOM, explored the proposal of turning surplus food into "surprise bags" to boost business profit and reduce waste.
Extreme Weather Influences Investors' Behaviors (Aug 22)
An HK Economic Times article by Assoc. Prof. Darwin CHOI, Dept of Finance, delved into investors' behaviors amid extreme weather.
Five Keys to Family Harmony (Aug 15)
In an HK Economic Times article, Prof. Winnie Peng, Director of the Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office, wrote about the five keys to family harmony, which helps avoid inheritance disputes and reduce internal conflicts.
Can China Become World’s Largest Economy? (Aug 15)
HK Economic Times ran a column article by Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, on whether China can become the world's largest economy.
HK Should Further Expand Investor Base (Aug 14)
HK regained its top spot as the world's biggest IPO market in H1 2025. Adjunct Prof. K.C. Chan, Dept of Finance, said on a Metro Broadcast program that investors cannot overlook the Chinese market, and HK should further expand its investor base.
Tariff Policies: More Losses Than Gains (Aug 14)
In article published in BAUHINIA and HK Economic Times, Prof. Emeritus Francis Lui, Dept of Economics, shared his take on the self-defeating tariff policies of the Trump administration.
PhD Student Joins Summer Internship Program in Zhuhai (Aug 14)
According to Nanfang Daily, a PhD student of the Dept of ISOM who participated in a summer internship program in Zhuhai, was impressed with the development of local enterprises. Over 40% of the participating students have received job offers from enterprises.
MSc Student Named Winner of UGC’s Fellowships Scheme (Aug 13)
A student of MSc in Information Systems Management was one of the three winners at UGC’s fourth Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme, according to a Ming Pao Daily report.
Ethereum Holds Potential as Corporate Reserve Asset (Aug 12)
Various media, including jrj.com.cn, sina.com.cn, eastmoney, reported that at the Huajian Medical - HashKey Strategic Cooperation Roundtable Forum, Dr. Tang Bo, Asst. Director of HKUST's Institute for Financial Research, provided an in-depth analysis of the long-term potential value of Ethereum as a new type of corporate reserve asset based on global asset allocation trends.
Likes Do Not Always Lead to Clicks (Aug 9)
HK Economic Journal published an article by Assoc. Prof. LIN Song, Dept of Marketing, on the economic benefits of social media advertising.
Navigating Investment Market Amidst Climate Policy Uncertainty (Aug 8)
An HK Economic Times article by Kamila ABDRASSILOVA, Research Asst. of the Center for Business and Social Analytics, explored risk aversion strategies amidst climate policy uncertainty.
Weighing Pros and Cons of Consumption Benchmarks (Aug 6)
In an SCMP article about setting measurable consumption targets, it was mentioned that Prof. JIN Keyu of the School said at the World Economic Forum event that it would be fantastic if consumption would become a yardstick for measuring local governments’ performance.
Rising Opposition to ESG Triggers Investment Bubble Burst? (Aug 1)
An HK Economic Times column article by Assoc. Prof. Darwin Choi, Dept of Finance, looked into the US' rising opposition to ESG.