If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -- Albert Einstein
10 Dec 2025
Faculty
Should AI agents at diverse investment funds in Central develop the capability to concurrently analyze central bank communications, earnings call records, and global news to reach similar trading conclusions, the question arises: will market efficiency increase, or will systemic fragility emerge? This phenomenon has transitioned from speculative fiction to an imminent reality for the financial sector.
11 Apr 2026
Faculty
Investment bank analysts utilize AI to perform concurrent data processing, industry benchmarking, and preliminary drafting, while retaining responsibility for final validation and decision-making. Similarly, law firm partners can now execute due diligence tasks in minutes that previously required a full day of manual effort by interns. These advancements have moved beyond the realm of speculation.
4 Apr 2026
Faculty
In late 2025, "AI shopping for you" began shifting from concept to reality. AI shopping agents started taking over tasks like searching, comparing prices, and completing purchases. As these agents render platforms invisible to end users, platforms risk losing brand value, user loyalty, and data control. A quiet battle is now underway for control of the consumer gateway.
3 Apr 2024
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day," the results are mixed. US goods trade deficits have grown, manufacturing jobs remain stagnant, and tariff revenues fall far short of covering federal deficits. Prof. Luk Yim-fai argues that reciprocal tariffs have delivered far less than promised — and created new contradictions along the way.
1 APR 2026
Faculty
2025 has been dubbed the "Year of the AI Agent" by the industry. AI is evolving from a mere supportive tool into an autonomous "Virtual Partner." Tasks that previously required team collaboration—such as coding, design, and copywriting—can now be orchestrated and completed by a founder through a suite of AI Agents.
27 Mar 2026
This year’s Lunar New Year film “The Moon Thieves” opened in Hong Kong on the first day of the Lunar New Year, February 17. In just one month, it has achieved both critical and commercial success. With outstanding local box office takings of over HK$90 million, “The Moon Thieves” has become the highest-grossing opening among Lunar New Year films in Hong Kong’s history and now ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Hong Kong production of all time.
25 Mar 2026
Faculty
As Middle East tensions push oil prices to their highest since 2022, Dr. Yifei Zhang, Senior Lecturer in Economics at HKU Business School, identified three concerns for the local economy in an interview with Ta Kung Pao.
22 Mar 2026
Faculty
In recent years, the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) can almost be described as “fierce and unstoppable.” From writing, design, and programming, to customer service, marketing, financial analysis, and medical assistance, more and more companies are introducing generative AI into at least one part of their business operations.
18 Mar 2026
Faculty
