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Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026 by HKU Business School Focuses on New Opportunities for Hong Kong’s Economy
Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026 by HKU Business School Focuses on New Opportunities for Hong Kong’s Economy
HKU Business School unveiled the “Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026” (“Green Paper”). This comprehensive document delves into various facets of Hong Kong’s economic domain, covering everything from trade finance and Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) startup ecosystem to green finance, the IP economy, social and shareholder value for Hong Kong-listed companies, and pressing social issues such as housing affordability and overcrowding in emergency departments.
14 Jan 2026
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The “Fast” and “Slow” Solutions for Hong Kong’s Charging Dilemma
The “Fast” and “Slow” Solutions for Hong Kong’s Charging Dilemma
Prof. Zhixi WAN
Electric-vehicle charging technology is currently in a phase of rapid iteration. Early AC slow-charging solutions have entered the phase of being phased out, while DC fast-charging standards have become basic entry-level configurations.
14 Jan 2026
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The Validation Tax: Shifting Focus from Production to Verification in the AI Era
The Validation Tax: Shifting Focus from Production to Verification in the AI Era
Prof. Jin LIProf. Matthias FAHN
When used appropriately, generative AI can significantly enhance human productivity. It can help teams explore strategies, draft marketing plans, and greatly expand the breadth and speed of individual output.
8 Jan 2026
Win or Woe: Digital Leadership in the Age of AI
Win or Woe: Digital Leadership in the Age of AI
Prof. Yulin FANG
Artificial intelligence technologies, represented by generative AI and machine learning, are reshaping industries with unprecedented speed and potential. Reports indicate that AI is expected to boost productivity by 33% and redefine the global competitive landscape and economic growth .
7 Jan 2026
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No Extra Guangdong Car Slots Before HK Road Law Reforms
No Extra Guangdong Car Slots Before HK Road Law Reforms
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
6 Jan 2026
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Economic Insecurity behind the Macroeconomy
Economic Insecurity behind the Macroeconomy
Dr. Y. F. LUK
In 2025, despite the threat posed by Donald Trump’s disruptive reciprocal tariffs and various other uncertainties, the global economy fortunately maintained a degree of resilience and recorded growth of about 2.7%. At this turn of the year, while attention is naturally on short-term changes and transitions, some long-standing and deeply entrenched issues such as climate change, income inequality, debt crises, geopolitical conflicts, and internal imbalances in major economies should not be overlooked.
31 Dec 2025
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AI Investment Bubble?
AI Investment Bubble?
Prof. Yan XIONG
As global technology conglomerates project an unprecedented $390 billion expenditure on Artificial Intelligence infrastructure in 2025, the discourse surrounding a potential "AI bubble" has intensified. Does the current lag in immediate commercial returns signify a market failure, or is there a deeper economic logic at play?
25 Dec 2025
Overseas Expansion of Chinese Enterprises: Opportunities for Hong Kong’s Transformation
Overseas Expansion of Chinese Enterprises: Opportunities for Hong Kong’s Transformation
Prof. Heiwai TANG
The Chinese economy is in a state of “strong supply and weak demand”. While production capacity continues to leap forward, domestic demand has not expanded in tandem. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that on 11 January 2025, China’s trade surplus reached a new high of US$1.076 trillion.
24 Dec 2025
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Awakening from the Ashes: Mourning to Reflection
Awakening from the Ashes: Mourning to Reflection
Dr. Tingting FAN
At 2:51 p.m. on 26 November 2025, seven blocks of the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po were devastated by a massive fire. Raging non-stop for 43 hours, the blaze claimed at least 160 lives, robbed over 1,000 families of everything, and took away the smiles from everyone in Hong Kong.
17 Dec 2025
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Prof. Guojun HE

Prof. Guojun HE

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Prof. Heiwai TANG

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Prof. Joseph CHAN

Prof. Alberto MOEL

Prof. Alberto MOEL

Prof. Jin LI

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Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Prof. Guojun HE

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics

Professor in Economics

Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute

Associate Director, Institute of China Economy

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GREEN$ Rewards, How to Better Reward?
4 Mar 2026
When the Axe Meets the Ledger: Global Practices Redefining Forest Valuation
3 Dec 2025
When Interdependence Fades: How AI and Automation Are Recasting Global Trade
13 Nov 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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New Budget Raises Tax Allowance – Are the Middle Class No Longer Being Overlooked?
1 Mar 2026
Budget 2026: Insights on the proactive alignment with the National 15th 5-Year Plan and Northern Metropolis development
26 Feb 2026
Critical Juncture of the Third Economic Transformation: The Four Pillar Industries
25 Feb 2026
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
27 Feb 2026
The Art of Pricing in the Digital Age
25 Jul 2025
Price Manipulation with Algorithms: Think Twice
3 Jul 2025
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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Will the 2026 budget unlock Hong Kong’s full potential as an international innovation and technology hub for top global talent?
22 Feb 2026
New Steps to Promote Renminbi Adoption
21 Sep 2025
Cultural Phenomena and Financial Innovation: From Labubu to RWA in Hong Kong
7 Aug 2025
Prof. Alberto MOEL

Professor of Practice

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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. Jin LI

Area Head of Management and Strategy

Zhang Yonghong Professor in Economics and Strategy

Professor

Director of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization

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AI Has Transformed Customer Service — But It’s Only the Beginning
11 Feb 2026
The Validation Tax: Shifting Focus from Production to Verification in the AI Era
8 Jan 2026
As AI revolutionises work, get ready for the ‘great compression’
21 Aug 2025
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

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How the Hong Kong Middle Class Can Escape the Kill Line
11 Feb 2026
A Potent Economic Solution to the Crisis of Prowling Bears
19 Nov 2025
Mainland E-commerce Reshapes Hong Kong’s Retail Market
22 Sep 2025