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Neon Lights are Off; Night King is On
Neon Lights are Off; Night King is On
Dr. Tingting FAN
Night King, a Lunar New Year film that opened in Hong Kong on 17 February 2026—the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY)—achieved strong popularity and financial success within just a month. With over $90 million in local box-office takings alone, the film became not only the opening box-office champion among CNY films in Hong Kong history but also the fifth highest-grossing Hong Kong-produced film.
25 Mar 2026
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Strongest Backup: Mainland Ensures Stable Fuel Supply to Hong Kong
Strongest Backup: Mainland Ensures Stable Fuel Supply to Hong Kong
Dr. Yifei ZHANG
As Middle East tensions push oil prices to their highest since 2022, Dr. Yifei Zhang, Senior Lecturer in Economics at HKU Business School, identified three concerns for the local economy in an interview with Ta Kung Pao.
22 Mar 2026
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HKTKWW (Chinese Only)
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Beyond Efficiency: Toward Human-Centred Generative AI
Beyond Efficiency: Toward Human-Centred Generative AI
Prof. Yulin FANG
The past few years have seen what can almost be described as the meteoric rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). From writing, design, application development to customer service, marketing, financial analysis, and medical assistance, more and more companies have introduced generative AI into at least one part of their operations.
18 Mar 2026
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Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
Prof. Steven Alan BARNETT
Global growth is stuck in low gear. Just as a car stuck in low gear can only reach a fraction of its potential speed, the global economy is failing to find its former momentum.
16 Mar 2026
HKU Business School Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence with Grand Anniversary Gala Dinner
HKU Business School Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence with Grand Anniversary Gala Dinner
HKU Business School held its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the JW Marriott Hotel on 15 March 2026, a landmark celebration honouring a quarter-century of academic excellence, transformative leadership, and groundbreaking contributions to the business world.
15 Mar 2026
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National Two Sessions | Scholars: Five‑Year Plan Should Take into Account Hong Kong’s Positioning and Its Distinctiveness from Mainland Cities
National Two Sessions | Scholars: Five‑Year Plan Should Take into Account Hong Kong’s Positioning and Its Distinctiveness from Mainland Cities
Prof. Heiwai TANG
In a recent interview with RTHK, Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean at HKU Business School, stated that the Five-Year Plan plays an important role in driving Hong Kong's economic transformation and diversification.
12 Mar 2026
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2026 National Two Sessions: Everyone Weighs In on the Five‑Year Plan
2026 National Two Sessions: Everyone Weighs In on the Five‑Year Plan
Prof. Heiwai TANG
Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, recently shared his insights with Ta Kung Pao on the need for a formal Five-Year Plan with a 'concrete action list' for Hong Kong. Prof. Tang stated that Hong Kong’s traditional "small government" mindset and reliance on short-term fixes are no longer sufficient to tackle "deep-seated structural challenges" such as housing affordability, an ageing population, wealth disparity, and limited upward mobility for youth.
11 Mar 2026
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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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Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

Prof. Maurice K.S. TSE

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Dr. Tingting FAN

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Prof. Joseph CHAN

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Prof. Yan XIONG

Prof. Xiang FANG

Prof. Xiang FANG

Prof. Yang LIU

Prof. Yang LIU

Prof. Haonan ZHOU

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Prof. Haishi LI

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Prof. Heiwai TANG

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AI Disrupts Workplace: Urgent Need to Restructure Human Capital
3 Jun 2026
Success in Prediction Markets: Insight or Insider Information
11 Mar 2026
The Subtle Strategies Behind Hong Kong Stock Privatizations
29 Oct 2025
Dr. Tingting FAN

Principal Lecturer

MBA GBA Programme Director

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Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism
1 Jun 2026
The Off-field Battle Over World Cup Broadcasting Rights
27 May 2026
Neon Lights are Off; Night King is On
25 Mar 2026
Prof. Joseph CHAN

Associate Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor of Practice

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The Rise of the AI-Agent Economy
28 May 2026
HKU Expert advocates for Finance-Innovation Synergy
28 May 2026
Q1 GDP growth hits near 5-year high
5 May 2026
Prof. Yan XIONG

Associate Professor

MAcct Deputy Programme Director

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Tough legislation to regulate money lenders in Hong Kong
22 May 2026
AI and the Future of Accounting: Empowerment, Not Replacement
11 May 2026
AI Investment Bubble?
25 Dec 2025
Prof. Xiang FANG

Assistant Professor

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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Offshore Renminbi-backed Stablecoins: Opportunities and Challenges
22 Aug 2025
Prof. Yang LIU

Associate Professor

Co-Director, HKUBS Wealth Management Academy

MWM Programme Director

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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Offshore Renminbi-backed Stablecoins: Opportunities and Challenges
22 Aug 2025
Prof. Haonan ZHOU

Assistant Professor

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Hong Kong’s New Blueprint for Stablecoin Development
20 May 2026
HKD stablecoins boost mainland China’s cross-border finance
30 Apr 2026
Non-bank lenders may be fair-weather friends
8 Nov 2025
Prof. Haishi LI

Assistant Professor

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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