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HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy
HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy
Prof. Joseph CHAN
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.
28 May 2026
Faculty
Xinhua (Chinese Only)
The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy
The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy
Prof. Joseph CHAN
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.
28 May 2026
The Off-field Battle over Sky-high World Cup Broadcasting Rights
The Off-field Battle over Sky-high World Cup Broadcasting Rights
Dr. Tingting FAN
The 2026 World Cup is set to kick off next month, and this quadrennial event will once again tug at the heartstrings of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Co-hosted for the first time by the US, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will see the number of matches increase by over 62% from 64 in the previous edition to 104 this time, while its duration will be extended from 29 to 40 days.
27 May 2026
Faculty
Tough legislation to regulate money lenders in Hong Kong
Tough legislation to regulate money lenders in Hong Kong
Prof. Yan XIONG
In a recent China Daily interview, Prof. Xiong Yan, Associate Professor of HKU Business School, commented on proposed tighter regulation of licensed money lenders in Hong Kong, highlighting their role within the broader financial system.
22 May 2026
Faculty
China Daily
Exploring a New Approach to Stablecoin Development in Hong Kong
Exploring a New Approach to Stablecoin Development in Hong Kong
Prof. Xiang FANGProf. Yang LIUProf. Haonan ZHOU
In April 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) granted the first batch of stablecoin issuer licences to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) and Anchorpoint Financial Limited (Anchorpoint). HSBC is one of Hong Kong’s largest banks and also holds the special status of a note-issuing bank.
20 May 2026
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Developing Hong Kong’s Low-Altitude Economy: Starting with Urban Inspection
Developing Hong Kong’s Low-Altitude Economy: Starting with Urban Inspection
Prof. Roy Liang TAN
The low-altitude economy in Hong Kong might not initially take off with flying taxis or drone food delivery. Instead, its true launching pad could be an old building, a facade, a construction site, or urban infrastructure requiring long-term inspection. Recently in an MBA class, a student group conducted a case study on Alpha AI, a local Hong Kong startup.
15 May 2026
Faculty
Hong Kong Economic Journal (Chinese Only)
Navigating Global Supply Chain Restructuring, Hong Kong Reinforces Its Role as a Strategic Bridge between Indonesia and China
Navigating Global Supply Chain Restructuring, Hong Kong Reinforces Its Role as a Strategic Bridge between Indonesia and China
Prof. Heiwai TANG
To support the "going global" trend among Chinese companies, the HKU Business School organised the HKU Indonesia Economic Forum in Jakarta last week. Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, discussed the new era of globalization with Indonesian media VOI.
14 May 2026
Faculty
VOI
Beyond Tariffs: Rebalancing the U.S.-China Deficit through Strategic Capital Integration
Beyond Tariffs: Rebalancing the U.S.-China Deficit through Strategic Capital Integration
Prof. Haishi LI
The years-long US-China trade war has failed to shift the imbalanced macroeconomic structures of the two nations. Despite the continuous imposition of tariffs by the US since 2018, which escalated further in 2025, the US trade deficit in goods with China persists. The deficit stood at $295.5 billion in 2024 and approached $202.1 billion in 2025 (Source: US Census Bureau).
14 May 2026
Demographic Replacement and Narrative Shift Signal a Structural Recovery in Hong Kong’s Housing Market
Demographic Replacement and Narrative Shift Signal a Structural Recovery in Hong Kong’s Housing Market
Prof. Tse-Chun LIN
Data from Hong Kong’s Land Registry shows an approximately 18% year-on-year surge in overall transaction volume of residential units in 2025, with the upward trend continuing into the first two months of 2026. The official price index has risen for eight consecutive months, recording a cumulative increase of more than 10%.
13 May 2026
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Prof. Guojun HE

Prof. Guojun HE

Prof. Shipeng YAN

Prof. Shipeng YAN

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Heiwai TANG

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Prof. Yang YOU

Prof. Yang YOU

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Prof. Guojun HE

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics

Professor in Economics

Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute

Associate Director, Institute of China Economy

In the Media
Sorted but Still Buried: Hong Kong’s Unfinished Plastic Loop
8 Jul 2026
When Images Are No Longer Proof: Trust and Markets in the AI Age
25 Jun 2026
GREEN$ Rewards, How to Better Reward?
4 Mar 2026
Prof. Shipeng YAN

Assistant Professor

In the Media
The Cost of Surging Computing Power: The Boom and Hidden Risks of AI Data Centers
1 Jul 2026
From Elite Politics to Grassroots Engagement: A New Strategy for Chinese Firms’ Overseas Exploration
27 Aug 2025
Corporate Digital Responsibility in an Aging Society
2 Jan 2025
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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China–EU Trade Tensions Escalate: Would a “China Version of the Plaza Accord” Work?
30 Jun 2026
Five-Year Plans Complement Market Economy; Committee Proposed to Drive Intellectual Property Growth
28 Jun 2026
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
24 Jun 2026
Prof. Roy Liang TAN

Assistant Dean (Customized Programme of Executive Education)

Professor of Practice

In the Media
Brain-Inspired Insights: Training Human-Machine Co-Evolution
26 Jun 2026
2026: Three Beams of Light Shining Into HR
19 June 2026
The Food-Saving Economy: Transforming Inventory Management to Create Value
12 Jun 2026
Prof. Yang YOU

Assistant Professor

In the Media
The Rise of Prediction Markets: The New Gambling or a Financial Product?
22 Jun 2026
Building an International Gold Trading Hub: Hong Kong Enters its “The Golden Era”
25 Mar 2026
Reflections on the Essence of Stablecoin Economics
30 Jul 2025
Dr. Yifei ZHANG

Senior Lecturer

BEcon/BEcon & Fin Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor

In the Media
The Economics Behind Father’s Day: Can Love Be Quantified?
21 June 2026
China’s “Post-Real Estate Era”: Have Local Governments Succeeded in Moving from “Land Sales” to “Equity Investment”?
19 Jun 2026
When Tariff Barriers Land in Court—a US$100-Billion Lesson in Constitutional Law
15 Apr 2026
Dr. Vera Wing-han YUEN

Lecturer

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Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme draws overwhelming response from restaurants
15 Jun 2026
Wonton Noodle Inflation Over 40 Years: 3 Must-Watch Metrics for Investors Facing the Rate Hike Cycle
8 Jun 2026
Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets
14 Apr 2026