Just as Labubu, a hot item in short supply not long ago, is losing steam, a new darling―the Japanese anime sensation Chiikawa―is taking centre stage, bearing witness to a typical star succession in action. Trend-following consumers have struggled to get their hands on the Labubu they crave, only to find that fashion now seems to be shifting to Chiikawa. Last Saturday marked the official opening in Hong Kong of a Chiikawa ramen restaurant, the first of its kind outside Japan. Reservations at the Mong Kok diner are already fully booked for the coming weeks, testifying to the popularity of the eponymous manga series.
20 Aug 2025
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Commissioned by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the “Made by Hong Kong: Strategies for New Industrialisation” study report compiled by us was released last month. In this article, we will highlight relevant sections of the study on the business operations of Hong Kong-invested industrial enterprises (HKIEs) and examine the future of Hong Kong’s industrial sector, providing references for the formulation of the city’s industrial policies.
13 Aug 2025
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In the brand new podcast show "Vera's Talk", Dr. Vera Wing-han Yuen, lecturer of Economics at HKU Business School shared her insights on Hong Kong's Economy.
12 Aug 2025
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In a recent article for Ming Pao, Dr. Vera Wing-han Yuen, shared her insights on the current heated debate over stablecoins.
12 Aug 2025
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With ten consecutive strong quarters to date, what is driving Hong Kong’s growth? Thanks to the latest 3.1% year-on-year increase in GDP for the last quarter, reaching two-and-a-half years of positive growth, Hong Kong's economy has remained resilient and impressively strong. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of HKU and Director of the Asia Global Institute, commented that, including its strong exports, Hong Kong’s strong financial sector greatly helped the city’s economic outlook.
9 Aug 2025
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We have been listening to discussions about Labubu’s innovative marketing and customer engagement, given its global success today. However, how can it shed light on Hong Kong’s RWA economy?
7 Aug 2025
As cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are pegged to another asset, typically the US dollar, another fiat currency, or a financial asset such as gold or the US Treasury bonds. The issuance mechanism of stablecoins is characterized as either centralized or decentralized. The supply of stablecoins relies on reserves held in assets or cryptocurrencies to maintain their value.
7 Aug 2025
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In a recent interview with Phoenix TV, Prof. Weiming Zhu, Associate Professor in Innovation and Information Management at the HKU Business School, shared his insights on the transformative power of online retail.
5 Aug 2025
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The Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong released Hong Kong’s second-quarter GDP estimates (3.1%), surpassing both market expectations and the revised first-quarter figures. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of HKU and Director of the Asia Global Institute, noted that, supported by improvement in the financial market, the local economy is expected to remain buoyed by improvements in the financial sector.
1 Aug 2025
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