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Hong Kong’s Institutional Edge in a Fragmented World
Hong Kong’s Institutional Edge in a Fragmented World
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Under the ongoing geopolitical impact, the increasing importance placed by countries on security risks in recent years has caused the global economic and trade landscape to shift from integrated free trade toward fragmentation. Amid this monumental change, China’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience, expediting its upgrade from the world’s factory to a technology powerhouse.
22 Apr 2026
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Scholars Propose Profit Caps on Gas Station Tenders
Scholars Propose Profit Caps on Gas Station Tenders
Prof. Joseph CHAN
21 Apr 2026
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TVB News (Chinese Only)
The Rise of ‘One-Person Companies’ via AI: Debunking Two Major Misconceptions
The Rise of ‘One-Person Companies’ via AI: Debunking Two Major Misconceptions
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
Recently, the concept of the "One-Person Company" (OPC) has been gaining massive traction—and this trend extends far beyond social media hype. According to the latest report from Carta, approximately 36% of startups founded on its platform in 2025 were led by a sole founder, up from 31% in 2024.
17 Apr 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
Positioned as a “Super Value-Adder”: Linking GBA Innovation to Global Markets
Positioned as a “Super Value-Adder”: Linking GBA Innovation to Global Markets
Prof. Joseph CHAN
In a recent interview with Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, shared his observations on the GBA's innovation ecosystem.
16 Apr 2026
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Hong Kong Commercial Daily (Chinese Only)
When Hospitals Post Wait Times: Relieving Overcrowding or Making Things Worse?
When Hospitals Post Wait Times: Relieving Overcrowding or Making Things Worse?
Prof. Huiyin OUYANG
During the peak winter flu season, waiting times at Hong Kong’s public accident and emergency (A&E) departments frequently exceed four hours, with some districts even surpassing the eight-hour mark. In recent years, the Hospital Authority has aggressively promoted 'Smart Hospital' initiatives, pushing real-time waiting times for all 18 A&E departments directly to citizens' fingertips.
16 Apr 2026
When Tariff Barriers Land in Court—a US0-Billion Lesson in Constitutional Law
When Tariff Barriers Land in Court—a US$100-Billion Lesson in Constitutional Law
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
On 20 February 2026, the US Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, issued a landmark ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump: The President is not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose tariffs.
15 Apr 2026
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Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets
Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
As Hong Kong’s authorities suspend plans to legalise basketball betting, Dr. Vera Yuen of HKU Business School weighs in on the rise of prediction markets and the risks they may pose.
14 Apr 2026
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South China Morning Post
From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard
From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard
Prof. Joseph CHAN
Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, recently shared his insights with South China Morning Post SCMP on the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
13 Apr 2026
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South China Morning Post
In Pursuit of “Responsible Alpha”: Balancing GenAI Innovation and Financial Regulation
In Pursuit of “Responsible Alpha”: Balancing GenAI Innovation and Financial Regulation
Dr. Jinghan MENG
If, in the future, the AI agents of various funds in Central, Hong Kong can finish reading central bank statements, earnings call transcripts, and global news within the same second, and make similar directional trading decisions accordingly, will the market become more efficient or more vulnerable?
11 Apr 2026
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What Kind of Capital Account Openness Benefits a Country Most?
15 Jul 2026
Cross-Border Capital Flow Management: An Art of Balancing
24 Jun 2026
Exploring a New Approach to Stablecoin Development in Hong Kong
20 May 2026
Dr. Y. F. LUK

Honorary Associate Professor

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The Global Current Account Imbalance: Then and Now
15 Jul 2026
One Year on: a Review of Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs
1 APR 2026
Economic Insecurity behind the Macroeconomy
31 Dec 2025
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN

Chair Professor of Finance

Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Finance

Director, Centre for Quantitative History

Director, Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

HKU Council Member

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China fines 4 internet celebrities US$1.9m over tax evasion involving e-commerce sales
10 Jul 2026
As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
12 Jun 2025
Will new US curbs on China’s tech tests raise electronic prices for American consumers?
3 Jun 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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The ‘Smartest’ AI Isn’t Necessarily the Best AI Trader
9 Jul 2026
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 curbs to create new hurdles for China’s AI labs
12 Jun 2026
When AI Hallucinates: The Hidden Risks in the Global Large-Model Race
22 Jan 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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How is China rewriting the playbook for going global?
6 Jul 2026
Hong Kong is rising as a key player in Asia’s $2 trillion AI trade
3 Jul 2026
Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan Sets Sail: Beyond Finance, What Possibilities Lie Ahead?
2 Jul 2026
Prof. Yang YOU

Assistant Professor

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The Race Is On: Will Hong Kong Outpace Singapore as Asia’s Next International Gold Hub?
6 Jul 2026
The Rise of Prediction Markets: The New Gambling or a Financial Product?
22 Jun 2026
Building an International Gold Trading Hub: Hong Kong Enters its “The Golden Era”
25 Mar 2026
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy
28 May 2026
HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy
28 May 2026
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
5 May 2026