港大经管学院215届学位颁授典礼于2025年11月15日和16日在香港大学百周年校园大会堂隆重举行。这一为期六场的盛大典礼令所有参加者留下了独特难忘的回忆。
其中院长蔡洪滨教授的演讲鼓舞人心，令人印象深刻。毕业生们即将开展人生新的一页，蔡教授提醒他们将这份宝贵的智慧随身携带：“好奇心、批判性思维、创造力、全球视野、实践智慧，以及坚毅品格。”
毕业生代表Opferkuch Marina Luisa、严子杰、伍孝彦、余思谊、O’Connor Gerald及姜若忻发表了感谢致辞，他们衷心感谢教职员工、家人和朋友在他们的求学路上一直给予的支持。他们的精彩致辞总结一众毕业生在这趟学习历程的成就，引发了观众的共鸣。虽然未来挑战重重，然而只要抱著积极乐观的态度，定能抓紧未来每一个机遇。
此次毕业典礼共有4,000多人参加，其中包括1,500名即将开启人生新篇章的毕业生，以及2,500名前来一同见证这一重要里程碑的家人和朋友们。
根据科睿唯安 (Clarivate)公布的数据，截至2025年7月，港大经管学院共有11位学者凭借其卓越的学术影响力，稳据全球 Top 1% Scientists！
这个备受推崇的年度榜单，旨在表彰于过去十余年间，在商业和经济学领域中发表过多篇高被引论文、获引述次数量位列全球前1%的顶尖科学家，充分彰显了学院教授团队在领域中的卓越研究实力与深远的国际学术影响力。
让我们向以下入选教授致以最热烈的祝贺！
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港大经管学院秉承香港大学的发展目标，在即将迎接创院25周年之际，矢志持续投资教学与研究，建设 成为“具有全球影响力的世界级顶尖商学及经济学学术机构”。
再次恭喜所有上榜教授！
On August 27, The University of Hong Kong was thrilled to host the “CryptoFi Forum 2025”. Prof. Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School, opened the event by emphasising the importance of balancing regulation with growth in the evolving Web 3.0 landscape. He further underscored that Hong Kong’s Web 3.0 strategy should align with national priorities while seizing new opportunities in the global fintech race.
A highlight of the forum was the dynamic exchange between Prof. Chen Lin, Chair of Finance and Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr. Changpeng Zhao, Founder of Binance. Their discussion sparked vibrant audience engagement as they explored stablecoins, Real-World Asset tokenisation, and the future of exchanges. Mr. Zhao described this moment as a golden opportunity for Hong Kong to take bold steps in advancing crypto finance.
We were also delighted to have Dr. Jack Jianping Kong, Director of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Nano Labs, Ms. Jessica Yang, CEO of MetaEra, Dr. Ming Li, the Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Standardization Association, along with other speakers sharing their views on Web 3.0 development.
Thank you to all our esteemed speakers!
香港大学经管学院第五届「大湾区学习交流课程 (Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in China，简称CIEC)」暑期线上课程已于2025年6月18日顺利闭幕。为期9天 (6月10日至18日) 的课程吸引了47名来自港大及海外院校、具有多元文化背景的学生参与，深入探讨粤港澳大湾区的经济发展、商业趋势及创业机遇。
自2019年创办以来，CIEC课程始终致力于为年轻一代提供创意、创新与创业领域的前瞻视野，与学院培养未来商业领袖的使命一脉相承。今年课程继续由两位联合总监陈炳雄教授和李晶博士带领，通过线上平台结合专题讲座、互动活动与业界实战分享，聚焦大湾区城市群发展、科技创新及香港作为国际创新枢纽的定位等议题。
课程最大特色在于紧密连接业界实际。本届课程中，团队与12家跨行业机构合作，涵盖文化艺术、资产管理、家族财富服务、房地产咨询、数字营销、旅游、教育与保育、可持续发展、社会企业、人工智能、大数据等创新科技领域。13位业界领袖通过预录访谈及现场问答，与学生分享行业经验（按合作机构英文字母顺序排列）：
课程还设有案例研讨、小组辩论及文化探索活动，来自孟加拉、加拿大、印度、意大利、菲律宾、韩国及英国等地的学生，在跨文化交流中激发创新思维。这种多元互动模式，充分体现课程培养具有全球视野的未来领袖之核心理念。
闭幕仪式上，课程联合总监陈教授与李博士感谢学生的全情投入。在系列讲座的最后一个环节，嘉宾鲁晓聚先生不仅分享商业洞见，更为个人成长提供实用建议，为课程画上圆满句号。两位总监鼓励学生保持联系，拓展CIEC全球网络。
李博士强调：「我们团队每年致力于突破传统课堂框架，通过融入大湾区最新发展动态，为学生提供充满活力的学习体验。」她特别感谢学生们以饱满热情、深刻见解及协作精神积极参与本期课程，这股能量正是课程成功的关键要素。
陈教授也对学生们在短期课程中的积极投入表示感谢：「短短十节课内，我们已经见证各位的显著成长。这无疑是迈向未来发展的重要一步。」他特别赞赏学生全心投入多元活动，无论是专注聆听嘉宾访谈，还是提出具有深度的问题以深化课堂讨论，都展现出极高的参与度。虽然课程时间有限，但对各位的个人与专业发展都具有深远意义。CIEC课程团队正在筹划连接香港、内地、欧美及亚洲的实体交流活动，进一步扩展国际网络。
更多活动花絮，请浏览：https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/ciec/gallery/。
Congratulations to Professor Jingcun Cao on being awarded the Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2025!
Professor Jingcun Cao is a rising young scholar in the field of Marketing. He has been conducting research on the mobile application ecosystem since 2019, with two academic papers published and two working papers currently under review at top-tier business journals. Beyond pursuing research excellence, he has been keenly devoted to Knowledge Exchange activities which made a profound impact on the governance and quality of the mobile applications ecosystem.
His research findings have been successfully translated into practical tools to respond to societal and policy needs, including improving the quality of digital products, promoting fair competition, and enhancing digital governance. In particular, his development of patented deep learning algorithms has been adopted by leading platforms such as Vipshop (an online discount retailer for brands in China), Qimai Technology (mobile App analytics firm) and Shuye Information Technology (AI company in mental health) to enhance App recommendation systems, user preference modelling, and authenticity verification.
Moreover, Professor Cao has been actively engaging with external non-academic community through invited talks and consultation sessions with leading organisations such as China Emissions Exchange Guangzhou, DiDi Global, Wandoujia.com, Vipshop and Qimai Technology. The connection he has established with the business industry and public sector is another strong indication of the impact of his work.
港大经管学院214届学位颁授典礼于2025年7月7日和8日在香港大学百周年校园大会堂隆重举行。这一为期五场的盛大典礼令所有参加者留下了独特难忘的回忆。
其中院长蔡洪滨教授的演讲鼓舞人心，令人印象深刻。毕业生们即将开展人生新的一页，蔡教授提醒他们：“拥抱变化，持续学习，化挑战为机遇。”
毕业生代表张王进、Mikkel From、谭绮文、刘柏希及 Samhith Vaidya 发表了感谢致辞，他们衷心感谢教职员工、家人和朋友在他们的求学路上一直给予的支持。他们的精彩致辞总结一众毕业生在这趟学习历程的成就，引发了观众的共鸣。虽然未来挑战重重，然而只要抱著积极乐观的态度，定能抓紧未来每一个机遇。
此次毕业典礼共有3,200多人参加，其中包括1,200名即将开启人生新篇章的毕业生，以及2,000名前来一同见证这一重要里程碑的家人和朋友们。
Congratulations to Professors Roni Michaely, Silvina Rubio, and Irene Yi on receiving the Charles River Associates Award for their paper “Voting Rationales.”
The paper examines the disclosed rationales behind institutional investors’ voting decisions and whether these disclosures affect board behavior. This award-winning study brings fresh clarity to one of corporate governance’s most important questions.
Read the full paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4521854
Explore key insights on: https://hkujcesgri.hku.hk/voting-rationales/
As a promising step toward making a difference for our students, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Societe Generale. The collaboration will provide opportunities for students, foster unique research initiatives, facilitate professional development, and offer hands-on industry experience in Finance, Banking, and Business.
On behalf of both organisations, Associate Dean of HKU Business School, Prof. Echo Wan, was joined by Mukta Arya, Chief Human Resources Officer for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale, at iCube today, along with colleagues from HKU and SG.
Societe Generale is a top-tier European bank that has been supporting economic development for over 160 years. With its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong, the Bank’s expertise encompasses Global Markets, Financing and Advisory, and Trade and Payment activities.
Together, we aim to shape the next generation of leaders who are committed to moving the world forward.
To learn more about Societe Generale in Asia Pacific, visit: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/
Mukta Arya, Chief Human Resources Officer for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale
On June 6 2025, the final round of the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2025 was held, reaffirming its position as the world’s largest and best business case competition globally. Organised by HKU Business School’s Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC), together with HSBC, the competition concluded at HSBC’s main building in Hong Kong. Throughout the competition week, 24 teams from 20 nations did their best to come out ahead.
The team from RMIT University (Vietnam) won the championship title, exhibiting exceptional analytical and presentation skills. University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) secured 1st Runner Up, and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s (Japan) team won 2nd Runner Up. The 3rd Runner Up went to The University of Auckland (New Zealand). Teams competed in four rounds, tackling opportunities and challenges facing leading enterprises from across the region.
This year’s final case challenge required students to design a procurement framework aimed at enhancing diversity within HSBC’s supply chain in Asia, specifically promoting the inclusion of underrepresented groups in procurement processes. The competition also introduced an innovative “Boardroom Challenge,” where teams had to propose initiatives to attract visitors from their respective home markets to Hong Kong, demonstrating their ability to integrate cultural insights into market-driven strategies.
Beyond competitive engagement, students participated in experiential learning through interaction with local NGOs, deepening their understanding of socioeconomic barriers to inclusion. These activities enriched their perspectives on corporate social responsibility and ethical leadership.
Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School, emphasised the competition’s enduring impact, saying: “This event continues to nurture the next generation of business leaders, equipping them with the intellectual agility and problem-solving capabilities necessary for addressing global challenges.”
Through its longstanding partnership with HSBC, HKU Business School remains committed to fostering innovative thinking, practical business education, and international collaboration.
Learn more about the ACRC and the Competition at: https://competition.acrc.hku.hk/
