Kudos to Prof. Gedeon Lim for His Insightful Research on Inter-Ethnic Relations!

We’re happy to share that the article Prof. Gedeon Lim contributed to, titled “How does interacting with other ethnicities shape political attitudes?” has been published on VoxDev!

In this research, it examines how living near resettlement sites for ethnic minorities in Malaysia can shift political preferences. His findings reveal that closer proximity not only improves economic outcomes but also fosters casual interactions in shared public spaces.

VoxDev serves as a vital platform for economists, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss key development issues, making expert insights accessible to a wide audience.

Join us in exploring Prof. Lim’s contributions to understanding how inter-ethnic contact can drive positive social change!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Cu2938

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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Kudos to Prof. Gedeon Lim for His Insightful Research on Inter-Ethnic Relations!