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China’s GDP set to underperform in third quarter, adds to urgency for more stimulus
China’s GDP set to underperform in third quarter, adds to urgency for more stimulus
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN
“Third-quarter numbers will likely disappoint more and underperform the second quarter’s 4.7 per cent year on year growth, piling on Beijing’s woes,” said Chen Zhiwu, chair professor of finance at the University of Hong Kong. “This is why Beijing has been proactively introducing stimulus at the end of the third quarter.
21 Oct 2024
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Taste of Free Lunch: The Impact of Free Product Disclosure on Review Dynamics
Taste of Free Lunch: The Impact of Free Product Disclosure on Review Dynamics
Prof. Yipu DENGProf. Xiao LEI
Does a "free lunch" really exist? Some online shopping platforms let consumers disclose if they received products for free or at a discount when writing reviews. Although these reviews for free products are not the majority, they can energize online communities where reviews are limited. The lack of objectivity in free product reviews can trigger self-regulation within online communities, prompting more users to provide fair feedback. Voluntary disclosure policies can effectively boost the number of reviews at a lower cost than hiring experts to write positive reviews.
17 Oct 2024
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Examining the Key Factors Driving the Mainland Economy Behind the Stock Market Frenzy
Examining the Key Factors Driving the Mainland Economy Behind the Stock Market Frenzy
Dr. Jing LI
Recently, the People's Bank of China introduced a series of quantitative easing measures, including lowering the reserve requirement ratio and implementing swap facilities to support the stock market. These actions aim to address challenges in economic growth, prevent deflation, and inject liquidity to stimulate the stock market, countering investors' pessimism. However, despite strong stock market performance, the real economy faces challenges, with industrial profits dropping nearly 17% and consumer confidence declining steadily.
16 Oct 2024
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Will the AI Market Experience a Repeat of the 2000 Dotcom Bubble?
Will the AI Market Experience a Repeat of the 2000 Dotcom Bubble?
Dr. Maurice K.S. TSE
Will generative artificial intelligence (AI) become the next technology bubble? Or is it simply a short-term market adjustment? The rapid development of AI has attracted significant investment, yet many experts are raising alarms about a potential dotcom bubble. Some argue that AI companies are overvalued, with limited actual gains, urging investors to adopt a rational and objective approach to the sector's development.
9 Oct 2024
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Mutual Funds’ Strategic Voting on Environmental and Social Issues
Mutual Funds’ Strategic Voting on Environmental and Social Issues
Prof. Roni MICHAELY
Are environmental and social (ES) funds really voting in support of their claims? Each year, asset managers vote on various proposals from the companies in their investment portfolio on behalf of fund investors, who expect strong support for ES initiatives from these companies. However, in a recent research conducted by the author, Prof. Roni Michaely, along with Prof. Guillem Calafi-Ordonez, and Prof. Silvina Rubio, a surprising pattern has been identified. These ES funds often support proposals that are expected to pass or fail easily. However, when it comes to close votes—where their decision really matters—they tend to vote against these proposals.
4 Oct 2024
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US Election and the Domestic and Global Economy
US Election and the Domestic and Global Economy
Dr. Y. F. LUK
The upcoming US presidential election is poised to be a historic one, with its outcome closely tied to economic performance. Recent events, including the Russia-Ukraine war, soaring inflation, and the US-China tech rivalry, have created a turbulent global landscape. Voters are primarily concerned with economic issues, employment, healthcare, and immigration.
2 Oct 2024
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Can China’s Greater Bay Area rise above geopolitics in tech race?
Can China’s Greater Bay Area rise above geopolitics in tech race?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
China in 2017 laid out an ambitious plan to turn the Greater Bay Area into a high-tech powerhouse, aiming to rival Silicon Valley and Tokyo Bay. With 2035 set as the target, is the region on track to meet those goals, or are there hurdles slowing progress? Professor Heiwai Tang, the director of Asia Global Institute, discussed the prospects and challenges of the Greater Bay Area amid growing geopolitical rivalry in the region.
30 Sep 2024
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CNA
Asian Brands Are Having a Transformative Impact on the Global Economic Landscape
Asian Brands Are Having a Transformative Impact on the Global Economic Landscape
Prof. Sara KIM
The latest "Asia's Top 500 Brands" list was unveiled on the 25th in Hong Kong, with Toyota, State Grid, and Industrial and Commercial Bank ranking in the top three. China has the most entries among the countries. Dr. Sara Kim, a marketing professor at the HKU Business School, stated that Asian brands are having a transformative impact on the global economic landscape.
30 Sep 2024
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How to Create a Triple-Win Situation in the Platform Economy
How to Create a Triple-Win Situation in the Platform Economy
Prof. Heiwai TANG
The gig economy is rapidly growing, raising critical questions for policymakers about balancing workers' rights, business interests, and technological advancement. By 2027, gig workers are expected to make up 51% of the US workforce. Hong Kong faces similar challenges, necessitating improvements in its traditional labour protection system.
25 Sep 2024
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3 Apr 2024
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN

Chair Professor of Finance

Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Finance

Director, Centre for Quantitative History

Director, Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

HKU Council Member

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As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
12 Jun 2025
Will new US curbs on China’s tech tests raise electronic prices for American consumers?
3 Jun 2025
With gold demand at 9-year high, price tipped to stay strong amid Trump tariff anxiety
1 May 2025
Prof. Yulin FANG

Professor

Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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Van Gogh in the Chip: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Processes and the Art Market
11 Jun 2025
The Taming of the Data: Shaping a World-Class Analytics Team
5 Mar 2025
Prof. Michael C.L. CHAU

Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management

Professor

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Is AI Taking Our Jobs?
7 Jun 2025
Impact of the AI Industrial Revolution on Labor Market
16 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Hong Kong
24 Feb 2025
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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How Can Hong Kong Retailers Survive the Surge of Mainland E-commerce?
4 Jun 2025
Can Voluntary Data Sharing Protect Consumers?
22 Aug 2024
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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Corporate Innovation: Motivations and Challenges
2 Jun 2025
Innovation Strategy Common Ground—from Poverty Alleviation to International Web3 Centre
14 May 2025
Hong Kong’s Journey Towards Becoming an International Web3 Hub
12 Dec 2024
Prof. Sundara Natarajan PANCHANATHAM

Assistant Professor

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Revolutionizing Care: Innovative Healthcare Models Transforming Emerging Economies
29 May 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

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HK Tourism IP and Pop Mart: A Lesson from Labubu
28 May 2025
The Rise of Decorative Figurines Sparks New Cultural IP Opportunities, Scholars Seek Government Support for Business Models
18 May 2025
The IP Strategy behind Pop Mart’s Overnight Popularity
16 Apr 2025
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Dean (External Relations)

Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics

Director, Asia Global Institute

Director, APEC Study Center

Associate Director, Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy

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Implement Industrial Metrics to Observe Trends in Industry Development
22 May 2025
‘Made-in-Hong Kong’ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group
13 May 2025
Silver Lining of Trade War 2.0 for the Chinese Economy
1 May 2025