Press Release

On 1 November, the 12^th HKU Quarterly Forum on the Chinese Economy cum 2026 Fudan Chief Economists Hong Kong Forum was successfully held at the Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong. The event was co-hosted by the Institute of China Economy of HKU Business School and the Alumni Association of the School of Economics, Fudan University.

HKU Business School gathered on 29 October to celebrate the 5^th anniversary of the Future Leader Scholarship Programme (the Initiative), honouring 104 outstanding local undergraduate students. The annual Initiative remains dedicated to expanding students' global horizons, enriching experiential learning, and cultivating agile business leaders capable of navigating a dynamic economic environment.

HKU Business School (the "School") announced today that the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, established by the School and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, successfully organised the “2026 Sustainability Forum: Global Leadership Dialogue” on 22 October 2026, followed by a Hong Kong Strategic Development Tour on 23 October 2026.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) has developed rapidly in recent years, evolving from text and image generation to the creation of high-quality videos. Data shows that approximately 430,000 micro-dramas were released in the Chinese Mainland during the first eight months of 2026. AI-generated productions account for more than 90% of new releases, highlighting the large-scale adoption of the technology. However, as generation capabilities continue to advance, increasing attention is being paid to the safety and risk-control performance of these models.

HKU Business School (the "School") announced today the inaugural winners of the HKU Best Publication Award in Governance and Sustainability (the "Award"), an annual award established by the School to recognise publications that advance understanding of major challenges in governance, social and sustainability issues. The two winning papers, published in the American Economic Review and The Journal of Finance, were selected from 400 eligible publications from 2024 to June 2025.

In response to geopolitical headwinds and shifting global trade dynamics, HKU Business School hosted the Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture 2026 at HKU Loke Yew Hall on 7 October 2026, with Professor Mari Elka PANGESTU, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation; and Vice Chair of the National Economic Council serving as the keynote speaker. Addressing nearly 500 distinguished leaders from the business, academic and public‑affairs community attending online and in person, Professor PANGESTU shared key strategies to safeguard ASEAN economies from global fragmentation, under the theme of ‘‘Navigating Asian Economies amidst a Challenging Geopolitical Landscape’’.

Hong Kong surpassed Switzerland to become the world's largest cross-border wealth management centre. As demand for talent continues to grow, HKU Business School, with the support of Bank of China (Hong Kong), has established the first university-led Wealth Management Academy (the Academy) and successfully held its inauguration ceremony on 8 September. This significant milestone brought together more than 180 business leaders, academics, and industry experts.