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Private Flats Unaffordable, Subsidized Homes Odds Worse Than Lottery
Private Flats Unaffordable, Subsidized Homes Odds Worse Than Lottery
Prof. Michael B. WONG
In a recent interview with Wen Wei Po, Prof. Michael B. Wong, Assistant Professor in Economics, Management and Strategy at HKU Business School, suggested that improving the quality of Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) flats could provide a key incentive for property ownership. He argued that the convergence in quality between public rental housing (PRH) and HOS flats is a major policy design flaw. As PRH is intended to provide basic shelter for low-income groups, HOS flats should be of superior quality to attract tenants to move up the housing ladder.
15 Jul 2025
Faculty
Wen Wei Po (Chinese Only)
Hongkongers Have Money—Just Not for You
Hongkongers Have Money—Just Not for You
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
The pressure on Hong Kong’s catering industry is unprecedented: rising rents, wages, and ingredient costs are squeezing profit margins, while increasing labor costs make it difficult to recruit and retain staff. Consumer spending is shifting northwards, and tourist spending has yet to fully recover. The entry of mainland brands has intensified competition. The macroeconomic outlook is uncertain, and consumer preferences are changing, with people becoming more frugal. In an effort to turn things around, some groups have launched promotions at several of their upscale restaurants.
15 Jul 2025
Faculty
Ming Pao (Chinese Only)
The Power of Explaining Your No: How Investor Vote Rationales Drive Corporate Change
The Power of Explaining Your No: How Investor Vote Rationales Drive Corporate Change
Prof. Roni MICHAELY
When institutional investors cast their votes against company directors, they increasingly do something that was once rare: they explain why. These "voting rationales" — brief written explanations accompanying dissenting votes — are emerging as a surprisingly effective tool for driving corporate governance reform, according to new research analyzing nearly 800,000 such disclosures.
11 Jul 2025
Multipolar World Brings Small Economy Opportunities
Multipolar World Brings Small Economy Opportunities
Prof. Heiwai TANG
The 7th "Hong Kong University China Economic Quarterly Forum" series of events was recently held. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School and Director of the Asia Global Institute, delivered a keynote speech titled "The New Pattern of the Asian Economy under Geopolitics." Prof. Tang believes that in the next decade of "globalization," economic interactions between countries will become more fragmented, digitalized, and regionalized, with the world transitioning toward multipolarity. The brand-new "globalization" may possibly occur without the participation of the United States.
7 Jul 2025
Faculty
CRNTT (Chinese Only)
Price Manipulation with Algorithms: Think Twice
Price Manipulation with Algorithms: Think Twice
Prof. Xi LI
In the era of online shopping, the so-called "no discounts for old customers or dogs" policy often leaves loyal consumers feeling helpless. Many e-commerce platforms implement a "one person, one price" strategy, and even tailor prices based on users' purchasing habits and browsing histories, causing different consumers to pay different prices for the same product. In addition, airline ticket prices fluctuate constantly, with the phenomenon of "the more you search, the more expensive it gets" becoming the norm.
3 Jul 2025
Stablecoins: A Trust Anchor in the Sea of Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Trust Anchor in the Sea of Digital Currency
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
In recent years, the global financial markets have been turbulent, with Bitcoin’s price fluctuations resembling a rollercoaster—attracting investors in pursuit of high returns. However, in this vast digital ocean, most enterprises and investors are not seeking adventure, but rather a safe haven for investment.
2 Jul 2025
Faculty
Tug-of-War Between Fraud and Security in the Age of AI
Tug-of-War Between Fraud and Security in the Age of AI
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a core technology for optimizing efficiency and driving innovation, with wide applications in fields such as healthcare, business operations, and public safety. However, like the other side of a coin, it also provides opportunities for criminals. As AI technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, criminal organizations are using it for hacking attacks, fraud, video forgery for extortion, and the spread of misinformation, making it difficult for people to defend against such threats.
25 Jun 2025
Faculty
Four Takeaways from London’s Experiences for Hong Kong’s Economic Transformation
Four Takeaways from London’s Experiences for Hong Kong’s Economic Transformation
Prof. Heiwai TANG
After the Second World War, London underwent a profound transformation from a global trading port to an offshore financial center. In 1964, London ranked among the top three ports in Europe, handling as much as 61.3 million tons of cargo. However, by the 1980s, with the widespread adoption of large ocean-going vessels and container technology, the local enclosed docks were geographically and structurally unable to meet the demands of modern cargo transport. As a result, the volume of goods handled dropped sharply to 25 million tons, causing London’s port to lose its leading position.
18 Jun 2025
Faculty
Strategic Information Design to Safeguard Small Businesses from Innovation Misappropriation
Strategic Information Design to Safeguard Small Businesses from Innovation Misappropriation
Prof. Feng TIAN
In today's highly competitive business environment, innovative collaboration has become an important way for companies to gain an advantage. In innovation-driven partnerships, large enterprises often collaborate with small technology firms, integrating the latter's core technologies into their own products to drive product innovation and expand market share. To secure collaboration opportunities, small enterprises also need to demonstrate to potential partners the application potential and market prospects of their technology integration.
13 Jun 2025
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Prof. Michael B. WONG

Prof. Michael B. WONG

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Xi LI

Prof. Xi LI

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Prof. Feng TIAN

Prof. Feng TIAN

Prof. Zhiwu CHEN

Prof. Zhiwu CHEN

Prof. Michael B. WONG

Assistant Professor

In the Media
Private Flats Unaffordable, Subsidized Homes Odds Worse Than Lottery
15 Jul 2025
The Path Out of the Fiscal Deficit: Selling Public Housing to Save Hong Kong
24 Apr 2025
Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis: A Deep Dive into Its Evolution and Countermeasures
3 Feb 2025
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

In the Media
Hongkongers Have Money—Just Not for You
15 Jul 2025
High Move-Out Requirements for Wealthy Public Housing: How to Ensure Equitable Resource Distribution?
18 May 2025
Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel No Match for Taylor Swift’s Economic Power: Experts
27 Mar 2025
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Dean (External Relations)

Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics

Director, Asia Global Institute

Director, APEC Study Center

Associate Director, Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy

In the Media
Multipolar World Brings Small Economy Opportunities
7 Jul 2025
Four Takeaways from London’s Experiences for Hong Kong’s Economic Transformation
18 Jun 2025
Implement Industrial Metrics to Observe Trends in Industry Development
22 May 2025
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

In the Media
Price Manipulation with Algorithms: Think Twice
3 Jul 2025
How Can Hong Kong Retailers Survive the Surge of Mainland E-commerce?
4 Jun 2025
Can Voluntary Data Sharing Protect Consumers?
22 Aug 2024
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

In the Media
Stablecoins: A Trust Anchor in the Sea of Digital Currency
2 Jul 2025
The U.S. Debt Storm and the Reshuffling of Global Finance
23 Apr 2025
DeepSeek vs. OpenAI: Shaping a New Global AI Order
12 Feb 2025
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Associate Professor of Teaching

In the Media
Tug-of-War Between Fraud and Security in the Age of AI
25 Jun 2025
Losers Bear All in the Tariff Gamble
7 May 2025
Clash of Great Powers in the Field of Generative AI
19 Mar 2025
Prof. Feng TIAN

Assistant Professor

In the Media
Strategic Information Design to Safeguard Small Businesses from Innovation Misappropriation
13 Jun 2025
Can Dynamic Pricing Be a Win-Win for Tackling Gaming Addiction?
3 Apr 2024
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN

Chair Professor of Finance

Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Finance

Director, Centre for Quantitative History

Director, Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

HKU Council Member

In the Media
As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
12 Jun 2025
Will new US curbs on China’s tech tests raise electronic prices for American consumers?
3 Jun 2025
With gold demand at 9-year high, price tipped to stay strong amid Trump tariff anxiety
1 May 2025