Digital infrastructures and data are becoming vital assets for many companies and organisations. Digital infrastructures encompass hardware (servers, data centres, networking equipment), cloud services, and software platforms that support digital activities.

Generative AI (GenAI) and large language models are spreading swiftly through organisations and workflows that depend on coding, content creation, customer service, and analytical tasks. This has created widespread debate over whether GenAI will augment or displace workers.

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 shift. In the 2023-24 period alone, the Hospital Authority’s 18 public EDs managed over 2.14 million attendances, which translates to approximately 5,900 visits every day.

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, in large part due to the Government’s retreat from subsidising homeownership.

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.

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, the “Monsters” series, featuring Labubu, generated US$677 million in just six months, and international sales surged by 400%.

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 critical challenges such as greenwashing, fragmented data, and limited retail access. The analysis highlights Hong Kong’s world-first sovereign tokenised green bonds and innovative projects such […]

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, the city has undertaken significant efforts to develop its startup ecosystem, supported by policy initiatives, encouraging innovation in its world-class academic institutions, and realigning its […]