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Public Oversight Essential for the Northern Metropolis Development
Public Oversight Essential for the Northern Metropolis Development
Dr. Stephen Y CHIU
Last week, the Chief Executive released his Policy Address 2025, covering the full gamut of Hong Kong’s economic and livelihood development, from promoting fertility and regulating non-local workers to supporting the space economy. By focusing on a few highlights from the Policy Address, I would like to offer my two cents’ worth to readers for future reference.
24 Sep 2025
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Mainland E-commerce Reshapes Hong Kong’s Retail Market
Mainland E-commerce Reshapes Hong Kong’s Retail Market
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
Hong Kong was once famed worldwide as a “Shopping Paradise,” with retail serving as a key pillar of its economy. From cutting-edge electronics to international luxury goods, the city attracted consumers from around the globe on the strength of its reputation for quality and exchange-rate advantages. Today, the rise of mainland E-Commerce platforms is profoundly reshaping Hong Kong’s commercial ecosystem.
22 Sep 2025
New Steps to Promote Renminbi Adoption
New Steps to Promote Renminbi Adoption
Prof. Joseph CHAN
In response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address, which proposed several initiatives to promote Hong Kong's offshore renminbi (RMB) market, Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, offered his recommendations on financial development in a recent interview with the iCable News' segment, "Money and Wisdom."
21 Sep 2025
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The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Launched by World Liberty Financial, a decentralized financial (DeFi) protocol and governance platform backed by Donald Trump’s family, the digital token WLFI began trading on major cryptocurrency exchanges on 1 September 2025 (see Figure).
17 Sep 2025
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US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of The University of Hong Kong and Director of the Asia Global Institute, pointed out that neither Washington nor Beijing has much incentive to fully back down from the trade war.
15 Sep 2025
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Al Jazeera
Bottled Water Controversy and the Credence-Goods Dilemma
Bottled Water Controversy and the Credence-Goods Dilemma
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
The recent controversy involving the awarding of a contract to provide bottled drinking water to the SAR Government offices has quickly snowballed. What began as misgivings among civil servants has escalated to a major social incident, casting doubt on the use of public funds, procurement, the regulatory system, and even the Government’s credibility.
10 Sep 2025
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In Northern Metropolis, can tech help Hong Kong’s economy achieve lift-off?
In Northern Metropolis, can tech help Hong Kong’s economy achieve lift-off?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of The University of Hong Kong and Director of the Asia Global Institute, was featured in an South China Morning Post article series exploring the mega development project near the border with Shenzhen, and in particular, how the innovation and technology (I&T) sector may evolve to become a new engine that transforms Hong Kong’s economy.
8 Sep 2025
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SCMP
Fleeting or Lasting Success? Unlocking the Power Durability of Live Commerce
Fleeting or Lasting Success? Unlocking the Power Durability of Live Commerce
Prof. Yipu DENG
Driven by the wave of digitalization, livestream e-commerce has rapidly risen to become one of the most phenomenal marketing methods in the e-commerce sector. With real-time interaction and immersive experiences, it has successfully captured the attention of hundreds of millions of consumers.
4 Sep 2025
Do we still remember the military yen?
Do we still remember the military yen?
Dr. Y. F. LUK
On 7 December 1941, at 7.55 a.m. Hawaiian time, Japan launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbour, prompting the UK and the US to declare war on Japan and leading to the outbreak of the Pacific War. Subsequent to the invasion of China, Imperial Japan methodically escalated the war across the Asia-Pacific, pillaging resources throughout the region to achieve its objective of “sustaining war with war”.
3 Sep 2025
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The Hidden Secrets Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatizations
29 Oct 2025
The Underlying Market Risks of Politicized Finance
17 Sep 2025
Stablecoins Advancing Steadily in Hong Kong’s Evolving Financial Landscape
7 Aug 2025
Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Professor of Innovation and Information Management

Padma and Hari Harilela Professor in Strategic Information Management

Director, AI Evaluation Lab

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Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
27 Oct 2025
​Multimodal AI: Image Generation Capabilities and Safety Challenges
20 Mar 2025
China-U.S. Competition in Large Language Models: Global Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges
19 Sep 2024
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Vice-President (Global)

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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Establishing Hong Kong as a Regional IP Trading Center: Taking China’s IP to the World
22 Oct 2025
Tech Is Not a Quick Answer for China’s Economy
4 Oct 2025
US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban
15 Sep 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

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The Next Labubu: Can Pop Mart’s Star-Making Legend Sustain?
16 Oct 2025
From Labubu to Chiikawa: The Sustainability of IP Economy
20 Aug 2025
Hong Kong Tourism IP and Pop Mart: A Lesson from Labubu
28 May 2025
Dr. Y. F. LUK

Honorary Associate Professor

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Argentina’s Economy Faces New Challenges
15 Oct 2025
Do we still remember the military yen?
3 Sep 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Yet Another Policy Blunder
9 Jul 2024
Prof. Yulin FANG

Professor

Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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Resisting Skill Erosion: Harnessing AI for Personal Growth
8 Oct 2025
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
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

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Anime IP Exhibition | Jobless Recovery
5 Oct 2025
Stablecoins in the Spotlight—Innovative Finance and Regulation
12 Aug 2025
Podcast ︱Vera’s talk︱Is the Economic Downturn in Hong Kong Just an Illusion?
12 Aug 2025
Dr. Jing LI

Senior Lecturer

BBA (IBGM) Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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US H-1B Fee Hike Creates Tech Opportunity for Mainland China and Hong Kong
1 Oct 2025
Tariff War Intensifies: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Global Economy
2 Apr 2025
Examining the Key Factors Driving the Mainland Economy Behind the Stock Market Frenzy
16 Oct 2024
Dr. Stephen Y CHIU

Honorary Associate Professor

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Public Oversight Essential for the Northern Metropolis Development
24 Sep 2025
Trump’s High Tariffs Backfire on the North American Automotive Industry
12 Mar 2025
CPI or EPI, or Both?
11 Sep 2024