School News

Why do significant philanthropic investments often fail to create lasting social impact? This is the critical question at the heart of Hong Kong's social challenges.

HKU Business School were delighted to welcome masters students from Esade in Hong Kong for a deep dive into Asia's key financial hub, blending world-class academic learning, industry engagement, and cultural experiences. Students gained a comprehensive understanding of Hong Kong’s strategic role in Asia through lectures led by The University of Hong Kong faculty, covering geopolitics, economic development, business environment, fundraising, and wealth management — offering students a well-rounded perspective on the forces shaping Asia today.

The Second Annual ASU–HKU Conference exemplified the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting two global business schools for two days of rigorous debate. Gathering over 20 leading scholars across Finance, Supply Chain, Management, Accounting, Economics, and Marketing. the event bridged academic silos to advance a shared mission: the future of finance depends on balancing innovation with implementation reality.

Congratulations to Prof. Yulin Fang, Assist. Prof. Jingcun Cao, and Ms. Christy Hirai for winning the bestselling case award from the UK-based The Case Centre! Dedicated to advancing case analysis worldwide, The Case Centre's annual award recognises excellence in case writing and development.

In recognition of his research excellence, Prof. Yanhui Wu, Professor of Economics and of Management and Strategy has been selected for the 2025 Research Output Prize (ROP) by the University Research Committee! His team’s journal article titled “Social Media and Collective Action in China” garnered widespread praise, and was published in Econometrica, one of the leading journals in the cross-disciplinary fields of Economics, Statistics and Mathematics.