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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
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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: Anchoring Trust in the Digital Ocean
Stablecoins: Anchoring Trust in the Digital Ocean
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
Amid the vicissitudes of global financial markets in recent years, Bitcoin, with its roller-coaster-like price fluctuations, has been keenly pursued by investors seeking high returns. However, in the vast digital ocean, most companies and investors are in search of a safe haven for their investments rather than the excitement of risk-taking.
2 Jul 2025
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Fraud and Fraud Prevention in the Age of AI
Fraud and Fraud Prevention in the Age of AI
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a core technology for optimizing efficiency and driving innovation, finding wide applications across sectors such as healthcare, business operations, and public safety. However, just like the other side of the same coin, these advancements also present opportunities for criminals. As AI technology continues to grow more sophisticated, it is difficult to guard against hacking, scams, blackmailing involving fabricated videos, and dissemination of disinformation orchestrated by criminal organizations.
25 Jun 2025
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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
In the wake of the Second World War, London underwent a profound transformation from a global trade port to an offshore financial centre. In 1964, the city was one of Europe’s three largest ports, handling up to 61.3 million tonnes of cargo. However, by the 1980s, with the advent of large ocean-going vessels and container technology, its enclosed wharves could no longer adapt to the new shipping demands, both geographically and in terms of facilities. As a result, with its cargo handling volume drastically reduced to 25 million tonnes, London lost its crown as a leading regional port.
18 Jun 2025
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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
As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
Prof. Zhiwu CHEN
"If it lasts more than three or four months, I think many of these small and medium-sized enterprises will not be able to bear it," said Zhiwu Chen, chair professor of finance at the University of Hong Kong. "This is definitely a bargaining chip for the United States."
12 Jun 2025
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Reuters
Van Gogh in the Chip: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Processes and the Art Market
Van Gogh in the Chip: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Processes and the Art Market
Prof. Yulin FANG
Recent years have seen the explosive development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology raising heated debates and deep-seated concerns worldwide about whether AI can replace human workers and result in job destruction. Back in 2016, the late British physicist Stephen Hawking already made the prediction that “the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to extend this job destruction deep into the middle classes, with only the most caring, creative, or supervisory roles remaining”
11 Jun 2025
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How US-China Tensions are Reshaping Hong Kong’s Future as a Global Hub
How US-China Tensions are Reshaping Hong Kong’s Future as a Global Hub
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In a recent interview with Ming Pao, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Vice-President of HKU, said that he is not so worried about uncertainties or risks, but more about awareness within the city on how it should move on and understanding why it lost business to other places.
10 Jun 2025
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CNA
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The One-Person Company in the Age of AI: Opportunity, Commoditisation, and the Moat
27 Mar 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Professor of Practice in Management and Strategy

Programme Director for the Customized Programme of Executive Education

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2026: Three Beams of Light Shining Into HR
19 June 2026
The Food-Saving Economy: Transforming Inventory Management to Create Value
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The AI Transformation of Hong Kong’s Service Sector: Lessons from Airport Robotics
29 May 2026
Prof. Heiwai TANG

Associate Vice-President (Global), The University of Hong Kong

Associate Dean (External Relations), HKU Business School

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

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Beyond Finance: How Hong Kong Can Build Its Next Growth Engine
19 June 2026
Hong Kong Secures 2nd Place Globally in Competitiveness, Showcasing Strong Capacity to Attract Capital
19 Jun 2026
A New Era of Globalisation Co-led by Chinese Enterprises Has Arrived
11 Jun 2026
Prof. Xin TONG

Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management

Professor

BGLIS Programme Director

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What AI Can’t Read: The Unspoken Standards Behind Good Work
13 June 2026
Leading the Machine: Transitioning from AI User to AI Manager
4 Apr 2026
The Right to Think in the Age of AI: Between Holding On and Letting Go
26 Jan 2026
Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG

Professor of Innovation and Information Management

Padma and Hari Harilela Professor in Strategic Information Management

Director, AI Evaluation Lab

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Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 curbs to create new hurdles for China’s AI labs
12 Jun 2026
When AI Hallucinates: The Hidden Risks in the Global Large-Model Race
22 Jan 2026
Large Models Closing the Gap | Advanced Reasoning Still Needs Improvement
27 Oct 2025
Prof. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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Strong “Magnetic Effect”: Hong Kong Becomes World’s Largest Wealth Management Hub
10 Jun 2026
Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Prof. Echo Wen WAN

Associate Dean (MBA)

Zhang Yonghong Professor in Marketing

Director, Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science

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The Return of the Physical: Why Young Hongkongers Are Rediscovering Tactile Joy
30 May 2026