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Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel No Match for Taylor Swift’s Economic Power: Experts
Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel No Match for Taylor Swift’s Economic Power: Experts
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
Immigration figures suggest Super March could be driving a rise in overseas visitors. Between March 1 and Wednesday, 886,356 overseas visitors entered the city, a 13 per cent increase over the 784,676 in the same period last year. However, University of Hong Kong economics lecturer Vera Yuen Wing-han expressed doubts that the Sevens and Art Basel would create the desired multiplier effect on the economy, noting that many of the events had run for years.
27 Mar 2025
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Reinstate Crypto Mining to Facilitate China’s Transition to Carbon Neutrality
Reinstate Crypto Mining to Facilitate China’s Transition to Carbon Neutrality
Prof. Guojun He
Could cryptocurrency mining have become a driving force for carbon reduction in China? As the global cryptocurrency market rapidly expanded, mining evolved into a billion-dollar industry. However, its high energy consumption attracted criticism and was a key reason for the Chinese government’s ban on mining in 2021. Despite this, Prof. Guojun He highlighted that appropriate electricity pricing policies could have enabled mining activities to promote renewable energy development and reduce carbon emissions.
26 Mar 2025
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​Multimodal AI: Image Generation Capabilities and Safety Challenges
​Multimodal AI: Image Generation Capabilities and Safety Challenges
Prof. Zhenhui Jack JIANG
AI image generation is rapidly evolving, driving innovation in marketing, advertising design, and art creation. HKU Business School’s Professor of Innovation and Information Management, Prof. Zhenhui Jack Jiang, along with his research team, recently assessed 22 AI models. They reviewed the performance and potential risks of AI models in image generation.
20 Mar 2025
Clash of Great Powers in the Field of Generative AI
Clash of Great Powers in the Field of Generative AI
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
Since its launch of ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI, the US-based company, has maintained dominant leadership in the generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) market. The field of AI innovation has long become a fiercely contested battleground, with the United States restricting China's development in this area by banning exports of high-end chips and blocking Chinese users from accessing ChatGPT—prompting Hong Kong users to rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for access. In 2024, however, a Chinese startup introduced the DeepSeek generative AI model, dramatically shifting the landscape and directly challenging ChatGPT's throne as the industry leader.
19 Mar 2025
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Trump’s High Tariffs Backfire on the North American Automotive Industry
Trump’s High Tariffs Backfire on the North American Automotive Industry
Dr. Stephen Y CHIU
U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with tariffs on automobiles and auto parts reaching as high as 25%. This move is said to be aimed at promoting the return of manufacturing to the U.S. while reducing the trade deficit. However, in reality, it may trigger a series of profound negative consequences.
12 Mar 2025
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Quantamental Investing in the Age of Accelerating AI
Quantamental Investing in the Age of Accelerating AI
Prof. Matthias BUEHLMAIER
Quantamental investing—a strategy that melds traditional fundamental analysis with data-intensive quantitative methods—has surged in popularity over the past decade. Today, it stands on the cusp of a transformative era: advanced AI models, once prohibitively expensive, are becoming more capable, affordable, and widespread. This technological leap is poised to redefine how we identify and exploit market inefficiencies. Imagine a team of tireless, ever-alert junior analysts who can analyze millions of corporate filings, news articles, and social media chatter in seconds—that's essentially what these next-generation AI systems offer.
7 Mar 2025
‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently
‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN
Hong Kong’s trams have been a city icon for over a century, but ridership remains 15% below pre-pandemic levels due to slow speeds from traffic congestion. Dr. Vera Wing-han Yuen, an economics lecturer at the HKU Business School, highlights a unique advantage of trams—their ability to access Happy Valley, an area not easily reached by the MTR. To improve efficiency, dedicated tram lanes could help reduce delays. She also sees AI-powered scheduling as a solution: “AI can adjust schedules based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring smoother and more evenly distributed services throughout the entire route.”
6 Mar 2025
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Hong Kong Business Magazine
28Hse Updates on Property Price and Rental Index: Dr. Ho Anticipates a 5% Recovery in Prices This Year
28Hse Updates on Property Price and Rental Index: Dr. Ho Anticipates a 5% Recovery in Prices This Year
Dr. Chi Pui HO
Lecturer in Economics at HKU Business School Dr. Chi Pui Ho worked with one of Hong Kong’s property platforms, 28Hse, to develop the "Eva Property Index," which aims to reflect trends in second-hand property prices. The Index will use data from the Land Registry and other relevant real estate information covering 147 constituent estates, and use transaction volume as the main selection criterion. Dr. Ho predicts that this year, Hong Kong’s property prices will experience a moderate rebound. He believes the modest growth of the Hong Kong economy, along with interest rates not experiencing a steep increase, will help support an increase in property prices.
5 Mar 2025
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am730 (Chinese Only)
The Taming of the Data: Shaping a World-Class Analytics Team
The Taming of the Data: Shaping a World-Class Analytics Team
Prof. Yulin FANG
In today's world where big data and artificial intelligence are deeply integrated, data has become the core asset of corporate development. With continuous breakthroughs and widespread applications in AI technology, the value of data has risen to unprecedented heights. Nearly all enterprises are now committed to leveraging data analytics to extract valuable business insights.
5 Mar 2025
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27 Mar 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Professor of Practice in Management and Strategy

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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

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Beyond Finance: How Hong Kong Can Build Its Next Growth Engine
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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

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What AI Can’t Read: The Unspoken Standards Behind Good Work
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Leading the Machine: Transitioning from AI User to AI Manager
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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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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

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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
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HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Prof. Echo Wen WAN

Associate Dean (MBA)

Zhang Yonghong Professor in Marketing

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