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Success in Prediction Markets: Insight or Insider Information
Success in Prediction Markets: Insight or Insider Information
Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE
A prediction market is a speculative market designed to generate forecasts. Profits and losses are tied to the outcome of a specific event (e.g. air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran) or a particular variable (e.g. whether the stock market will rise or fall tomorrow), and the contract’s value is ultimately determined by the result.
11 Mar 2026
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AI Reshaping: Downstream Industries / The Two Sessions
AI Reshaping: Downstream Industries / The Two Sessions
Prof. Hongsong ZHANG
Prof. Hongsong Zhang, Associate Professor of Economics at the HKU Business School, recently shared his insights on China's 15th Five-Year Plan in an interview with TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited) News' Finance Magazine. Prof. Zhang noted that current policies are clearly centred on economic growth. Regarding industrial restructuring policies, he emphasised the revitalisation of tradition through innovation—leveraging AI and data to empower traditional industries for a smooth transition.
9 Mar 2026
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GREEN$ Rewards, How to Better Reward?
GREEN$ Rewards, How to Better Reward?
Prof. Guojun He
All around the world, waste separation and recycling have become part and parcel of urban governance. Over the past decade, the SAR Government has, through the “GREEN@COMMUNITY” programme and GREEN$ Incentive Scheme, established a community recycling network throughout the city to mobilize the public to integrate recycling into their daily lives.
4 Mar 2026
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New Budget Raises Tax Allowance – Are the Middle Class No Longer Being Overlooked?
New Budget Raises Tax Allowance – Are the Middle Class No Longer Being Overlooked?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
The newly published Budget shows the Hong Kong Government has reversed recent deficits and achieved a fiscal surplus this year. However, does this signal a sustainable recovery? In a recent interview with TVB’s News Magazine, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, offered a grounded perspective on the figures.
1 Mar 2026
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When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
Prof. Xi LI
Artificial intelligence is evolving from a “copilot” into an “intelligent agent,” and this leap will have an unprecedented impact on the marketing industry.In the past few years, we’ve witnessed how AI, as an efficiency tool, has optimized the marketing value chain: customer service bots have reduced operating costs, generative AI (AIGC) has enabled large‑scale content production, and machine learning has made consumer insights more precise.
27 Feb 2026
From “China+1” to “US+1”: How Should Hong Kong Position Itself?
From “China+1” to “US+1”: How Should Hong Kong Position Itself?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Earlier, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, was interviewed by HKET and pointed out that SMEs often encounter three major pain points during their global expansion: a shortage of top-tier talent with international experience, capital constraints due to foreign exchange controls that hinder cross-border fund transfers, and the challenge of finding appropriate upstream and downstream partners to restructure their supply chains. In navigating these hurdles, Hong Kong plays a crucial strategic role.
26 Feb 2026
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Hong Kong Economic Times (Chinese Only)
Budget 2026: Insights on the proactive alignment with the National 15th 5-Year Plan and Northern Metropolis development
Budget 2026: Insights on the proactive alignment with the National 15th 5-Year Plan and Northern Metropolis development
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School noted in multiple media interviews that as long as Hong Kong keeps its debt-to-GDP ratio below 20%, financial risks remain manageable. With development progress in the Northern Metropolis lagging expectations, Prof. Tang believes the funding boost is both necessary and timely.
26 Feb 2026
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TVB News (Chinese Only)
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HKEJ (Chinese Only)
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A Critical Moment for the Third Economic Transformation: Starting with the Four Pillar Industries
A Critical Moment for the Third Economic Transformation: Starting with the Four Pillar Industries
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Hong Kong is a highly developed economy with close to 94% of its gross domestic product (GDP) generated by the service sector. However, in the current service sector structure lies a “binary structure trap”.
25 Feb 2026
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The Hong Kong Budget 2026: Are “Night-time Consumption Vouchers” the key to boosting the local economy?
The Hong Kong Budget 2026: Are “Night-time Consumption Vouchers” the key to boosting the local economy?
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, said during a TV interview that, night-time consumption vouchers might only be a band-aid solution in boosting the local economy.
24 Feb 2026
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Beyond Tariffs: Rebalancing the U.S.-China Deficit through Strategic Capital Integration
14 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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Navigating Global Supply Chain Restructuring, Hong Kong Reinforces Its Role as a Strategic Bridge between Indonesia and China
14 May 2026
Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
11 May 2026
Middle East Conflict Highlight Hong Kong’s Trade Advantages; Experts Urge Closing Startup Funding Gaps
5 May 2026
Prof. Tse-Chun LIN

Area Head of Finance

Professor

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Population Replacement and Narrative Shifts: The Structural Recovery of Hong Kong’s Housing Market
13 May 2026
Prof. Yan XIONG

Associate Professor

MAcct Deputy Programme Director

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AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
11 May 2026
AI Investment Bubble?
25 Dec 2025
China’s 15th National Games ‘reinforces’ Greater Bay Area brand
22 Nov 2025
Prof. Xi LI

Professor

Director, Asia Case Research Centre

Associate Director, Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation

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AI Sycophancy: When AI Learns to Tell Us What We Want to Hear
6 May 2026
When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
27 Feb 2026
The Art of Pricing in the Digital Age
25 Jul 2025
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
5 May 2026
Scholars Propose Profit Caps on Gas Station Tenders
21 Apr 2026
Positioned as a “Super Value-Adder”: Linking GBA Innovation to Global Markets
16 Apr 2026
Prof. Steven Alan BARNETT

Professor of Practice

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China’s Growth Recipe Would Taste Even Better with More of One Ingredient
1 Apr 2026
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
16 Mar 2026