Joseph CHAN
Prof. Joseph CHAN
Management and Strategy
Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor of Practice

3917 1016

KK 1320

Recent Publications
The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of discussion in the tech world regarding the shortcomings of OpenClaw (popularly known as "Lobster"). These issues include unpredictable behavior, accidental data loss, skyrocketing computing costs, and the risk of becoming a channel for hacker attacks.

HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy

Prof. Joseph Chan from HKU Business School told Xinhua that Hong Kong's financial markets will enable two-way synergies between economy and tech innovation. AI will drive iterative upgrades in financial services, while capital keeps nourishing the innovation sector.

Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high

Joseph Chan, associate professor of practice in management and strategy at the University of Hong Kong Business School, said the figures showed the economy is undergoing a "comprehensive recovery".

Positioned as a “Super Value-Adder”: Linking GBA Innovation to Global Markets

In a recent interview with Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, shared his observations on the GBA's innovation ecosystem.

From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard

Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, recently shared his insights with South China Morning Post SCMP on the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Will the 2026 budget unlock Hong Kong’s full potential as an international innovation and technology hub for top global talent?

Referencing insights published in the Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026, an article published in the South China Morning Post on Sunday highlighted some key bottlenecks in technology development and talent attraction that policymakers must confront.

New Steps to Promote Renminbi Adoption

In response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address, which proposed several initiatives to promote Hong Kong's offshore renminbi (RMB) market, Prof. Joseph Chan, Associate Director of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HKU Business School, offered his recommendations on financial development in a recent interview with the iCable News' segment, "Money and Wisdom."

Cultural Phenomena and Financial Innovation: From Labubu to RWA in Hong Kong

We have been listening to discussions about Labubu’s innovative marketing and customer engagement, given its global success today. However, how can it shed light on Hong Kong’s RWA economy?

Corporate Innovation: Motivations and Challenges

Companies need to understand the currently observable technologies and consider whether to apply these technologies directly or to conduct further research and development. Second, the application of design thinking is crucial, as it helps businesses achieve cross-disciplinary innovation and conduct diverse experiments based on market insights. Third, the management culture and internal management models of companies are also very important, as these factors can facilitate the advancement of innovation projects.