Press Release

HKU Business School and KPMG announced the signing of their third Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to further strengthen their mutual collaboration in nurturing accounting and business analytics talents in Hong Kong, marking a new chapter in the partnership commenced since 2018.

The HKU Business School Pilot Forum – “Going Global: Exploring the Growth of Chinese Businesses Overseas”, hosted by HKU Business School, in collaboration with the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC-ICC), concluded successfully on 20 September 2024.

HKU Business School awards the third year of the Future Leader Scholarship Programme, recognising 104 outstanding local undergraduates of the School. The annual programme aims to empower students by providing the resources needed to expand their knowledge and bolster their competitiveness for future career success. It also manifests HKU Business School's steadfast long-term dedication to nurturing dynamic and responsible leaders.

HKU Business School and Deloitte China announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to strengthen their academic and corporate collaborations, with the aim to nurture future generations for growing business opportunities in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

The 2024 China and Global Economic Forum – China’s Power and New Chapter of Global Economy: Development and Outlook, hosted by HKU Business School’s Institute of China Economy (ICE), in collaboration with China Macroeconomy Forum (CMF) of the Renmin University of China, concluded successfully on 20 July 2024.

The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute (Research Institute), established by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, was officially launched on 5 June with an inaugural forum to foster dialogue and collaboration on the best practices and innovative solutions to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges.

HKU Business School and Institute of China Economy (ICE) organised the 2^nd HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy on 26 April 2024. The forum featured Professor Zhenhua Mao, Founder of ZhongChengXin (HK) Investment Services Limited, and Professor of Practice of HKU Business School as the keynote speaker and presented the theme report titled “Current Trends in the Chinese Economy and Policy Adjustments”. Professor Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean (External Relations) of HKU Business School, Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics and Associate Director of Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy also shared his insights on challenges and opportunities for the Chinese Economy in the era of new globalisation. Following the keynote speeches, Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean and Chair of Economics of HKU Business School discussed hot topics in the Chinese Economy with other scholars and industry experts during the roundtable discussion. The forum, co-organised with the Hong Kong Nankai Alumni Association and held at HKU iCube, was attended by a diverse audience of business leaders, academics, alumni and students, receiving about two hundred attendees.