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Bridging the Clinical Gap in Medical AI Requires Real-World Evidence
Bridging the Clinical Gap in Medical AI Requires Real-World Evidence
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
Recently, in an MBA Capstone course, a student team studied Braillic, a Hong Kong medical technology startup. Founded in 2022, the company has developed the ArNav surgical navigation system, which integrates augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision technologies.
24 Jul 2026
Faculty
Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
Can the Allegations Against Kimi K3 Be Proven?
Can the Allegations Against Kimi K3 Be Proven?
Prof. Michael C.L. CHAU
In an interview with South China Morning Post SCMP, Prof. Michael Chau of the HKU Business School said that there is currently insufficient evidence to prove if Kimi K3 was distilled from Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.
23 Jul 2026
Faculty
South China Morning Post
Is dog-friendly dining a boon or a burden for HK’s eateries?
Is dog-friendly dining a boon or a burden for HK’s eateries?
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
In an interview with China Daily, Dr. Yifei Zhang of the HKU Business School said some permitted restaurants have benefited noticeably, with some reporting a 20–25% rise in business. He estimated the scheme brings in HK$500 million to HK$1 billion in extra annual revenue, despite covering only about 5–6% of Hong Kong’s licensed restaurants.
23 Jul 2026
Faculty
China Daily
Why is it so hard to throw things away when you live with someone?
Why is it so hard to throw things away when you live with someone?
Prof. Theresa Anna KWON
A new study co-authored by Prof. Theresa Kwon, Assistant Professor of Marketing at HKU Business School, helps explain why clutter lingers in shared homes. Writing in a recent Vox feature, Prof. Kwon and Prof. Peggy Liu of the University of Pittsburgh show that while people are quick to make buying decisions on their own, they often hesitate to let go of things without checking in with their partner first.
23 Jul 2026
Faculty
Vox
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
Faculty
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
Faculty
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
Faculty
SCMP - Article
SCMP - Video
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)
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Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?
7 Aug 2026
Will the 2026 budget unlock Hong Kong’s full potential as an international innovation and technology hub for top global talent?
22 Feb 2026
Hong Kong’s Startup Ecosystem: A Framework and Vision for the Future
10 Feb 2025
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

In the Media
What AI Generated Content Do We Actually Need?
6 Aug 2026
Why Did They Win the Lawsuit but Lose Public Opinion?
16 Jul 2026
AI Sycophancy: When AI Starts to Flatter Us
6 May 2026
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. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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Wave of Gold Rolling East
31 Jul 2026
The Challenges and Potential of Banks Issuing Stablecoins
29 Jul 2026
Stablecoins: From Issuance Race to Network Battle
22 Jul 2026
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 Chinese Enterprises Achieve Self-Reliance Amid Geopolitical Challenges?
31 Jul 2026
How Can Hong Kong’s Service Sectors Win Back Residents?
19 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. 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
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