Press Releases and Stories

2020

Press Releases
Fintech, Business Management, Business, Survey
Hong Kong’s First Fintech Manpower Study Identifies 13 Most Needed Competencies
The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) announced the major findings of an industry-wide study on “Fintech Talent Development, Competency and Manpower”.
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Business, Data, Knowledge and Information Management, Partnership, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary
HKUST Becomes the First University in Asia-Pacific Associated with EY Tax Lab
[HONG KONG, May 27 2020] The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announces a collaborative partnership with EY’s Advanced Technology Tax Lab (“Tax Lab”).

2019

Press Releases
Artificial Intelligence, Business, Business Management, Big Data
HKUST and Microsoft Introduce First AI-Centric MBA Elective in Hong Kong
November 1, 2019, Hong Kong –– Microsoft Hong Kong and The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) introduced today Hong Kong’s first MBA elective featuring an AI (Artificial Intelligence) curriculum.
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Research, Physics, Artificial Intelligence
HKUST Researchers Build the World’s First All-Optical Multilayer Neural Network Paving Way for Next Generation of AI Hardware
Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed the world’s first all-optical neural network for deep machine learning – bringing artificial intelligence a step closer to matching human brains in tackling complex problems such as pattern recognition or r
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Fintech, Research and Technology
HKUST and WeBank Launch First HK-Guangdong Joint Laboratory in Banking
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and WeBank Co.
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Ocean Science, Environment, Undergraduate, Marine Life
HKUST Launches HK’s First Ocean Science and Technology Degree Program
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will launch Hong Kong’s first undergraduate program in ocean science and technology this September, to nurture a young generation of new professionals with first-hand experience on the investigation, conservation and management of marine
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Sustainability, On campus, Big Data
HKUST Launches “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab” Inspiring a Culture for Sustainability Innovation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today launched the “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab” (

2018

Press Releases
HKUST Hosts First Dialogue with ICRC on the Roles of Technology and Asian Youths in Humanitarian Work
The Presidents of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) exchanged insights for the first time in an open dialogue today, to explore the opportunities and challenges that technology bring to the humanitarian sector and how As