2nd Annual Joey Wat Scholarship Ceremony

On 30 January 2026, an intimate gathering at HKU iCube brought together students, alumni, and faculty to celebrate the 2nd Annual Joey Wat Scholarship Ceremony, co-hosted with the HKU Business School Alumni Association.

Scholarship recipients had the rare opportunity to connect personally with Ms. Joey Wat (BSocSc 1994), CEO of Yum China, who generously shared her journey — from HKU to leading a Fortune 500 company — and her passion for empowering future leaders.

The evening was filled with heartfelt sharing, warm conversations, and genuine inspiration, as students expressed their gratitude and motivation as Ms. Wat encouraged them to lead with authenticity, empathy, and purpose.

Congratulations to our outstanding recipients — your potential is limitless! And our deepest thanks to Ms. Wat for her unwavering support and belief in the transformative power of education.

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’’.

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2nd Annual Joey Wat Scholarship Ceremony