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The latest Policy Address proposes exploring the possibility of increasing the Exchange Fund’s gold holdings. In an interview with iCable News’ programme “財智．商傳”, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, noted that gold currently accounts for only around 0.5% of the HKMA’s foreign exchange reserves, which is lower than the proportions held by many central banks worldwide.

In an interview with Phoenix TV, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, described Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan as a plan with Hong Kong style, noting that it sets out pragmatic and clear KPIs.

With today’s unveiling of Hong Kong’s first Five Year Plan and Policy Address, new industrialisation and innovation are set to be key growth drivers. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, told TVB News that Hong Kong should leverage its unique strengths and Greater Bay Area opportunities.

Speaking to CNA, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute, highlighted that to successfully implement Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, the Hong Kong government needs to strike a balance between its market-driven economy and long-term planning.

Hong Kong's upcoming Policy Address, to be announced on September 16, is expected to further promote AI and "Finance+" initiatives. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, told TVB that building a strong ecosystem must come first.

With the artificial intelligence (AI) wave still in full swing, demand for compute hardware is soaring rapidly. Amid this technological revolution, Hong Kong’s import and export sector has successfully seized the opportunities of the era and shown strong growth momentum.

Hong Kong is rolling out its first-ever five-year plan by the end of September. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute shares with South China Morning Post that Hong Kong should not be the last defender of laissez-faire.

With Hongkongers flocking north to shop, how can Hong Kong’s heritage brands survive? Speaking to Mediacorp’s Focus, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute, says that Hong Kong’s surging labour costs have left traditional craftsman very limited room for profit.

Multiple media outlets interviewed Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, during the 11th HKU Quarterly Forum on Chinese Economy organised by the HKU Business School’s Institute of China Economy.