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Latest Research
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Advisor–Advisee Research Overlap and Its Implications for Scientists’ Early-Career Performance in the United States
This study offers a detailed examination of academic scientists to address long-standing questions central to the scholarship of mentorship in organizations. The researchers highlighted key…
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Navigating geopolitical risks: How U.S. firms adjust supply chains amid U.S.–China rivalry
The recent geopolitical rivalry—most notably between the U.S. and China—has fuelled a resurgence of geopolitical risks for firms. This is defined as disruptions driven by…
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The Determinants of ESG Ratings: Rater Ownership Matters
Third-party ESG ratings are used in investment practices as key metrics for evaluating corporate ESG performance. However, substantial disagreements in ESG ratings for the same…
Insight Articles
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Global Growth: Stuck in Low Gear
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…
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When Algorithms Become Consumers: How the AI Agent Economy Is Reshaping the Consumer Industry
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…
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China’s Macroeconomic Shift: A Call for Firms to Go Global
China’s economy is currently in a period of deep structural transformation. Despite the potential of its 1.4 billion-strong domestic market, the contraction of the wealth…
Beyond Crisis Management: Structural Reform for the Overcrowding in Hong Kong’s Emergency Departments
Hong Kong’s public emergency departments (EDs) are often operating beyond their breaking point. The system is strained by a relentless and growing demand that is exacerbated by a profound demographic…
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Housing Affordability and Homeownership in Hong Kong, 1985-2023
Between 1985 and 2002, homeownership and housing affordability in Hong Kong greatly increased, due to a large expansion of subsidised homeownership. However, since 2002, homeownership and housing affordability have fallen,…
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Thematic Research: Maximisation of Social Value and Shareholder Value – Insights from Hong Kong-Listed Companies Across Sectors
This thematic research explores the optimisation of socially responsible impact alongside corporate finance decision-making within Hong Kong’s unique socio-political and regulatory environment.
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Can Hong Kong be an IP hub for future Labubu? An overview of Hong Kong’s IP industry
Labubu, a popular designer of art-toy characters produced by the Beijing-based company Pop Mart, has experienced an extraordinary surge in popularity and commercial success throughout 2024 and 2025. By mid-2025,…
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The Applications of Blockchain in Green Finance: Hong Kong’s experience and opportunities
Abstract This paper examines the application of blockchain technology in green finance, with a particular focus on Hong Kong’s pioneering initiatives. It shows how blockchain’s key features—immutability, transparency, and traceability—address…
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Rebuilding Hong Kong as the Catalyst to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Startup Ecosystem
1. Introduction Hong Kong’s global reputation as an international finance and trade hub is now complemented by its aspiration to become a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. In recent years,…
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Empowering Trade Finance with Digital Technology in Hong Kong
Trading has long been a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s economy, sustained by the city’s role as a bridge between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world. Any comprehensive…
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When AI Hallucinates: The Hidden Risks in the Global Large-Model Race
Large language models are increasingly permeating core domains such as knowledge production, business analysis, legal consulting, and medical decision-making. A problem that was once often regarded as a mere technical…
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Competition and Reward Practices: Evidence from Public Schools
In this study, the researchers explored how competition intensity in the market for public services affected the reward practices of managers. Financial and nonfinancial rewards were considered and the following…
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Timely Cybersecurity Disclosure and Information Manipulation
Cybersecurity incidents pose a significant business risk to modern companies. Consequently, regulators have increasingly mandated prompt disclosures regarding cybersecurity incidents to facilitate timely and effective external monitoring of cybersecurity risk.…
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Credit information sharing and firm innovation: Evidence from the establishment of public credit registries
This study examined the effect of credit information sharing on corporate innovation. Although innovation is important for firm growth, these activities tend to have highly uncertain payoffs. Obtaining financing for…
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Choosing to Discover the Unknown: The Effects of Choice on User Attention to Online Video Advertising
Online video advertising has rapidly grown into a popular marketing tool. U.S. firms spent about US$74 billion on online video advertising in 2022, and this expenditure is expected to further…
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