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Only the Market Can Unlock the Value of Data Assets
Only the Market Can Unlock the Value of Data Assets
Prof. Yan XIONG
In 2026, Reddit’s data licensing agreement with Google, reportedly worth about US$60 million per year, is set to expire and come up for renewal. Together with a sister agreement signed with OpenAI around the same period, the two deals currently contribute roughly US$130 million in annualized data licensing revenue to Reddit.
23 Jul 2026
Hongkong Post’s Future Hinges on Its Positioning
Hongkong Post’s Future Hinges on Its Positioning
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
Hongkong Post has been loss-making for eight years and Dr. Yifei Zhang from HKU Business School says the real challenge is defining its role. Should it operate as a government department, a self-financing public body, or a public-private hybrid?
22 Jul 2026
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Ta Kung Pao (Chinese Only)
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
Prof. Xiang FANGProf. Yang LIUProf. Haonan ZHOU
As the global shift toward digital currencies continues to mature, the stablecoin market is seeing a potentially significant new development. According to reports, more than 100 financial and technology institutions, including Visa and Stripe, have joined forces to form the Open Standard alliance, which is expected to launch the U.S. dollar stablecoin Open USD later this year.
22 Jul 2026
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How Can Hong Kong’s Service Sectors Win Back Residents?
How Can Hong Kong’s Service Sectors Win Back Residents?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In an SCMP interview, Professor Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, noted that the northbound spending trend is unlikely to reverse. He said that with mainland operators benefiting from economies of scale, a price war is not sustainable.
19 Jul 2026
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SCMP - Article
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Why Did They Win the Lawsuit but Lose Public Opinion?
Why Did They Win the Lawsuit but Lose Public Opinion?
Prof. Xi LI
Recently, Chinese Mainland tea brand Molly Tea ordered to pay RMB 10.3 million for trademark infringement in a case involving Louis Vuitton. The brand said its logo was inspired by the “Baoxiang” flower motif often seen in Tang Dynasty architecture.
16 Jul 2026
Faculty
BBC News Chinese (Chinese Only)
Former Xiaohongshu Employee Files Real-Name Complaint—Will the Company’s Potential Hong Kong Listing Plan Be Affected?
Former Xiaohongshu Employee Files Real-Name Complaint—Will the Company’s Potential Hong Kong Listing Plan Be Affected?
Prof. Rujing Meng of the HKU Business School told BBC News Chinese that the impact of a real-name complaint on an IPO depends on the seriousness of the allegations. She explained that if the former employee's allegations and supporting evidence are substantiated, the key issue would be whether the company's descriptions of the relationships between its domestic and overseas entities are consistent across different contexts.
15 Jul 2026
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BBC News Chinese (Chinese Only)
What Kind of Capital Account Openness Benefits a Country Most?
What Kind of Capital Account Openness Benefits a Country Most?
Prof. Xiang FANG
Prof. Xiang Fang from HKU Business School noted in an interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly that completely free capital flows are no panacea. There is broad agreement, especially after the 2008 financial crisis, that full capital account openness is not necessarily the optimal choice.
15 Jul 2026
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HKEJ Monthly (Chinese Only)
The Global Current Account Imbalance: Then and Now
The Global Current Account Imbalance: Then and Now
Dr. Y. F. LUK
Around 20 years ago, a prominent issue in the global economy was the imbalance of current accounts. The current account comprises the import and export of goods and services, as well as the net return on mutual foreign investments, with the former being the primary component. Current account imbalances can be viewed as trade imbalances—namely, the persistent or even growing trade surpluses or deficits of various economies as a proportion of their GDP.
15 Jul 2026
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AI Startups Must Break Free from the “Project Trap”
AI Startups Must Break Free from the “Project Trap”
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
Recently, in an MBA Capstone course, a student team studied Alpha AI, a local AI startup in Hong Kong. The company’s founder also joined the class to exchange views with students on the company’s business and growth challenges. According to publicly available information, Alpha AI focuses on smart inspection, computer vision, and customized technology solutions, using drones, camera equipment, and AI technologies to inspect buildings and infrastructure.
10 Jul 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
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Dr. Jing LI

Senior Lecturer

BBA (IBGM) Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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Trip.com’s Record Fine: A New Milestone in China’s Antitrust Crackdown?
5 Aug 2026
Leveraging US H-1B Fee Hike to Advance Tech Competitiveness in Mainland China and Hong Kong
1 Oct 2025
Tariff War Intensifies: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Global Economy
2 Apr 2025
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Vice-President (Global), The University of Hong Kong

Associate Dean (External Relations), HKU Business School

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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Why GDP alone cannot define the full value of heritage brands?
31 Jul 2026
How Can Hong Kong’s Service Sectors Win Back Residents?
19 Jul 2026
How is China rewriting the playbook for going global?
6 Jul 2026
Prof. Xiang FANG

Associate Professor

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The Challenges and Potential of Banks Issuing Stablecoins
29 Jul 2026
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
22 Jul 2026
What Kind of Capital Account Openness Benefits a Country Most?
15 Jul 2026
Prof. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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The Challenges and Potential of Banks Issuing Stablecoins
29 Jul 2026
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
22 Jul 2026
Strong “Magnetic Effect”: Hong Kong Becomes World’s Largest Wealth Management Hub
10 Jun 2026
Prof. Haonan ZHOU

Assistant Professor

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The Challenges and Potential of Banks Issuing Stablecoins
29 Jul 2026
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
22 Jul 2026
Exploring a New Approach to Stablecoin Development in Hong Kong
20 May 2026
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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Why are AI companies pushing ahead with listings?
28 Jul 2026
The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy
28 May 2026
HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy
28 May 2026
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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How will Southbound Bond Connect Boost Capital Flow?
25 Jul 2026
Is dog-friendly dining a boon or a burden for HK’s eateries?
23 Jul 2026
Hongkong Post’s Future Hinges on Its Positioning
22 Jul 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Assistant Dean (Customized Programme of Executive Education)

Professor of Practice

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Bridging the Clinical Gap in Medical AI Requires Real-World Evidence
24 Jul 2026
AI Startups Must Break Free from the “Project Trap”
10 Jul 2026
Brain-Inspired Insights: Training Human-Machine Co-Evolution
26 Jun 2026
Prof. Michael C.L. CHAU

Professor

MAIB Programme Director

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Can the Allegations Against Kimi K3 Be Proven?
23 Jul 2026
Cracking the Lobster Rearing Code: China’s “Great Leap Forward” into AI
2 Apr 2026
Is AI Taking Our Jobs?
7 Jun 2025
Prof. Theresa Anna KWON

Assistant Professor

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Why is it so hard to throw things away when you live with someone?
23 Jul 2026