PolyU Business School successfully held its first-ever inter-university case competition on 6 June 2026. Designed to bridge academic theory with real-world application, the competition brought together outstanding undergraduate business student teams from leading local universities.

Organised by the PolyU Business School, with PolyU Business School Case Centre, Federation of Hong Kong Brands (FHKB), Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), FHKI Education Committee, Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association (GBWEA) and MEMO PLUS PR & CONSULTANTS, the competition provided a dynamic platform for contestants to sharpen their business acumen, strengthen their analytical skills, and broaden their global perspectives.

The day was filled with promising talent, creative strategic ideas, and engaging Q&A sessions. All teams demonstrated exceptional critical thinking as they tackled complex, real-life corporate challenges and proposed innovative solutions before a respected panel of industry professionals.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the winning teams:

• Champion: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• 1st Runner-Up: City University of Hong Kong
• 2nd Runner-Up: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The excitement culminated in a memorable Prize Presentation Ceremony and Networking Dinner, giving these bright future leaders an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, faculty, and industry practitioners.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished panel of judges for their invaluable insights and feedback:

• Mr Jude CHOW, Executive Deputy Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries
• Ms Babie LI, PR Director, MEMO PLUS PR & CONSULTANTS
• Ms Heather TONG, Vice President, Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association
• Mr John WONG, President, Federation of Hong Kong Brands

We look forward to creating more opportunities to help aspiring talent develop into future business leaders.

At the competition

The PolyU JUPAS Admissions Q&A 2026 on-campus sessions welcomed strong attendance and enthusiastic engagement from prospective students and their families.

During the PBS sessions, DSE candidates and parents engaged directly with professors and student ambassadors representing the School’s four BBA degree schemes. Attendees gained practical insights into JUPAS selection strategies and first-hand perspectives on student life at PBS. The sessions also highlighted PolyU’s flexible admission arrangements, under which applicants who narrowly miss the general entrance requirements may still be given due consideration.

The School extends its best wishes to all students in their DSE journey and looks forward to welcoming the next cohort of future business leaders.

At the PBS consultation booth

PBS recently joined a series of recruitment talks and international education fairs hosted by Advent Group, Begin Group, Oh!Study Education Consulting Center, and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). These events created valuable opportunities to meet prospective students from across Asia and beyond.

Through engaging consultation sessions and informative presentations, PBS showcased its diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. The School connected with students from Bangkok, Beijing, Chongqing, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Ulaanbaatar, and Wuhan — further expanding its global reach.

The strong interest and positive response from attendees highlight a growing enthusiasm for pursuing academic aspirations in Hong Kong’s vibrant educational landscape.

At the consultation booth	At the recruitment talk

On 18 Apr, the Faculty of Business successfully held the FBCC 2026, a premier event designed to bridge academic theory with real-world application. Five teams of four BBA students showcased their analytical skills and teamwork as they tackled a complex real-life case study and proposed innovative solutions.

The competition was a rewarding day filled with promising talent, creative ideas, and engaging Q&A sessions. Participants demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and teamwork, highlighting the high calibre of our students. The champion team earned the honour of representing PolyU in the PolyU Business School Case Competition 2026, where they will compete against other local universities on 6 June.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished judges for their invaluable insights and feedback:

• Prof. Mike Fung, Assistant Dean (Quality Assurance), Faculty of Business
• Dr Hazel Lee, Assistant Dean (Student Development), Faculty of Business

Special thanks also to the FB Advanced Competition Club (ACC) for their dedicated support, in the implementation of the competition, and to everyone who contributed to the event’s success. We look forward to creating more opportunities that help develop our students into future business leaders.

At the competition

PBS recently brought together academic and industry leaders for an engaging FB Don × CEO Luncheon exploring the growing influence of influencer marketing in modern business strategy. Held on 20 Jan, the event facilitated a lively exchange of ideas on how influencers build trust, drive engagement and shape consumer purchasing decisions in today’s social media-driven world.

Prof. Fine LEUNG, Associate Professor of Marketing, delivered a thought-provoking presentation, followed by a Q&A session led by Prof. Mike LAI, Associate Dean (Academic Support).

The luncheon generated insightful discussion, with participants sharing perspectives on how to optimise influencer marketing for measurable impact and greater strategic value.

(From left) Associate Dean Prof. Mike Lai, Prof. Fine Leung, and Dean Prof. Edwin Cheng at the Luncheon

PolyU hosted a delegation from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) on 5 January. The visitors were warmly welcomed by PolyU President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng; Associate Vice President Prof. Zuankai Wang; Director of the Mainland Development Office, Prof. Haitian Lu; Head of the School of Accounting and Finance, Prof. Nancy Su; and PBS Associate Dean, Prof. Jimmy Jin.

During the visit, the delegation learned about PolyU’s latest achievements in university rankings, academic development, talent cultivation, research, knowledge transfer, and innovation and entrepreneurship.

Both parties exchanged views on strengthening academic and research collaboration. PBS aims to deepen its partnership with SUFE through initiatives such as joint research projects, graduate-level exchange programmes, and the co-supervision of doctoral students.

Representatives from PolyU and SUFE exchanged views during the meeting

PBS extends its sincere congratulations to five distinguished alumni on their election as members of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China:

This notable achievement reflects exemplary leadership, professional distinction, and steadfast commitment to public service. We are confident that their expertise and dedication will contribute significantly to the effective governance of Hong Kong and to its continued prosperity, stability, and long-term development.

The School of Accounting and Finance has established the PolyU–Quant Cloud Centre for AI in Accounting and Finance, a new research initiative dedicated to advancing the application of artificial intelligence in the accounting and finance disciplines. Supported by Capital Finance Holdings Limited (Stock Code: HK 8239), the Centre reflects strong industry collaboration in fostering AI-driven financial research. An inauguration ceremony was held at PolyU on 19 March.

The Centre focuses on harnessing large language models and advanced natural language processing technologies to extract market signals, transform them into robust sentiment factors, and generate measurable value for both academic research and professional practice. Its establishment underscores the School’s commitment to driving innovation and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

At the inauguration ceremony

The School of Accounting and Finance inaugurated two new research laboratories at PolyU on 24 April: the PolyU–Tech-Trans Cross-Border Data Flow Laboratory (CBDFL) and the PolyU–Zhongsheng Credit Management Cross-Border Credit Technology Collaboration Lab (CBCTL).

The CBDFL focuses on enabling secure and compliant cross-border data transmission, while the CBCTL drives the development of credit technology and FinTech solutions to support enterprises expanding globally.

The laboratories were developed with support from key industry partners, including Tech-Trans Telecom Group and Zhongsheng Credit Management Co., Ltd. Their contributions foster closer collaboration between academia, industry, and government, supporting impactful research and real-world applications.

At the inauguration ceremony

PolyU and Fu Hong Society (FHS) have established Asia’s first Centre for Inclusive Innovation, marked by an opening ceremony on 24 April at the PolyU Industrial Centre.

The Centre, which will operate under the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, will translate interdisciplinary research into practical applications to benefit the social welfare sector. Early initiatives will focus on pilot, validation, and optimisation schemes in areas including rehabilitation technology and vocational training, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a regional leader in advancing social inclusion.

Distinguished by its deep collaborative model, the Centre will actively involve FHS staff and service users in the research process, reflecting a close partnership between academia and the social welfare sector. By combining PolyU’s research excellence with FHS’s frontline experience in community services, the Centre lays a solid foundation for building a rehabilitation technology ecosystem in Asia.

At the opening ceremony

PBS proudly congratulates its students who were recognised at the Presentation Ceremony for the PolyU Outstanding Student Award and Presidential Student Leadership Award, held on 19 March.

PolyU Outstanding Student Awards

This year, the PolyU Outstanding Student Award for the Faculty of Business went to Chen Shijie of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies.

Chen Shijie (left) and the PolyU President at the Presentation Ceremony

An outstanding supply chain management and analytics student, Shijie has achieved sustained academic excellence and broad recognition. His accolades include receiving the PolyU HKCC Outstanding Student Award (Gold Award) and CPCE Dean’s List and Director’s List honours. He has also been awarded multiple prestigious scholarships, including the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund’s Scholarship for Outstanding Performance, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme’s Outstanding Performance Scholarship, the Reaching Out Award, and the PolyU HKCC Travelling Scholarship.

Shijie’s study tour to Italy deepened his understanding of how logistics theories are applied in real-world operations and strengthened his commitment to a career in procurement and supply chain management. He hopes to contribute to the field with professionalism, sincerity, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Additional Outstanding Student Awards were presented to Tao Kun (School of Accounting and Finance), and Wu Sirui (Department of Management and Marketing).

Tao Kun (left)	Wu Sirui (left)

The Outstanding Student Award recognises students who excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits during their studies.

Presidential Student Leadership Awards

Choy Long Yin of the Department of Management and Marketing received the Faculty’s Presidential Student Leadership Award 2025, recognising his exemplary leadership qualities and skills. Lam Yan Kei (School of Accounting and Finance) and Lo Ho-sum (Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies) were also recognised with Presidential Student Leadership Awards.

Established in the 2022/23 academic year, the Presidential Student Leadership Award recognises students who have shown exceptional leadership both within the University and in the wider community.

A team comprising Castor Janine Vila (BBA in Marketing, Year 4), Arisgraha Audrey (BBA in Accounting and Finance, Year 2), Zhang Zixuan (BBA in Digital Finance and Investment, Year 2), and Tan Skye Rafaelle Gutierrez (BBA in Marketing, Year 2) secured first runner-up at the highly-regarded HSBC/HKU Hong Kong Business Case Competition 2026 held on 7 Mar. The competition is one of the prestigious case competitions in Hong Kong for showcasing business acumen and innovative thinking among university students.

This achievement highlights the students’ ability to translate their academic knowledge into practical solutions, demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The team receiving the award

Five teams of BBA students took part in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.), one of the world’s largest and oldest case competitions, and advanced to the I.C.B.C. Final Weekend.

In Jan, the teams travelled to Queen’s University in Canada to compete against top undergraduate business students from around the world under the guidance of Dr Hazel Lee, Assistant Dean (Student Development) of the Faculty of Business. Among the participating students, Julia Liya Zhu (BBA in Accounting and Finance, Year 2) won first place in the Human Resources & Ethics stream.

Julia demonstrated strong integration of academic knowledge with practical business insights. Her outstanding achievement reflects well-developed critical thinking, ethical reasoning and strategic problem-solving skills.

BBA students and Assistant Dean Dr Hazel Lee (middle in the first row) at I.C.B.C.

Two student teams achieved outstanding success at the highly competitive HSBC China Future Business Leaders Challenge, held in Shanghai. One team, comprising three BBA students from the School of Accounting and Finance, secured third place. An interdisciplinary team led by Sun Yitian, a BBA in Management student, earned second place overall and ranked first in the wholesale banking category.

In addition, He Qiwen from the School of Accounting and Finance team received the Outstanding Individual Award, recognising his exceptional performance.

(From left) Chen Yueet, Yang Mengyun, and He Qiwen from the School of Accounting and Finance team	BBA in Management student Sun Yitian

Four BBA students from the School of Accounting and Finance achieved an outstanding result by winning the second runner-up prize at the Hong Kong Final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge on 7 February.

The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a prestigious global competition that promotes excellence in equity research and develops the next generation of financial analysts through rigorous training and professional mentorship.

This year marked the 22nd edition of the Challenge, with a record 32 teams from 16 universities across Hong Kong and Macao.

The top five teams advanced to the Local Final Presentation, where they delivered in-depth company analyses and investment recommendations to a panel of industry judges. The event also featured a career panel session, offering participants valuable insights into professional development within the financial sector.

At the competition

BBA students from the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS) recently achieved success at the HKLA 11th Hong Kong Logistics Case Competition and Workshop, organised by the Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA).

The event brought together participants from universities worldwide, offering an international platform for exchange and enriching students’ understanding of global operations.

The programme featured an eye-opening visit to Hankyu Hanshin Express (HK) Ltd., where students gained first-hand exposure to transport coordination. This was followed by a Case Workshop that fostered cross-cultural collaboration in mixed teams. The event concluded with a Case Competition, where teams presented strategic proposals to a panel of industry experts. Our students delivered an outstanding performance, winning both the Best Innovative Solution Award and the Best Cost Solution Award.

BBA students winning the two awards with LMS Associate Head Prof. Anthony Pang (left) and Dr Jacky Hau (right)

BBA students from LMS, supervised by Dr Jacky Hau and Dr Patrick Tsang, achieved outstanding success by winning the Champion title at the CILTHK Student Day 2026 Case Study Competition. Organised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK), this annual event brings together students from Hong Kong and Macao to tackle complex, real-world logistics challenges.

The PolyU team addressed a demanding case on evaluating warehouse automation technologies for e-commerce logistics. Within a tight timeframe, our winning team developed a comprehensive and well-structured proposal that impressed judges with its professionalism, analytical depth, and strong teamwork.

Reflecting on the experience, the students highlighted the value of applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and engaging with industry developments in the Greater Bay Area. Their success highlights their academic excellence and collaborative spirit, and reflects the high standards of logistics education at PolyU.

The winning team with Dr Jacky Hau (right)

Prof. Haitian Lu, Hong Kong Sustaintech Foundation Professor in Accounting and Finance and founder of PolyU startup WiseLaw Digital Technology Limited (WiseLaw), was recently featured in an in-depth interview with HK01. In the interview, he introduced the company’s Next Generation Legal Service AI Agent System, highlighting its four core products: cross-border compliance advisory, contract review, legal data retrieval, and AI-driven legal education. Together, these innovations aim to enhance efficiency and expand access to quality legal services.

Supported by PolyU’s Angel Fund (TSSSU+) and regional innovation programmes, WiseLaw aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a ‘super-connector’ in global legal services.

The interview also highlighted a recent showcase co-organised by PolyU and WiseLaw, where the four products were presented. The event was officiated by Dr Kwok-kwan Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, and Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU’s Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), who underscored the importance of legal technology in advancing Hong Kong’s role as a hub for cross‑border legal services and innovation.

Prof. Haitian Lu at the interview

Prof. Liangliang Jiang, Associate Professor at the School of Accounting and Finance, led an industry-focused knowledge transfer research project with MSc in Accounting and Finance Analytics (MAFA) students Yuyan Wang and Yue Zheng.

The project was initiated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in collaboration with HSBC. The team was invited to present their findings at the HSBC Centre to its global Data Analytics team, with more than 60 participants attending both in person and online.

This study developed a data-driven framework to predict the overseas expansion success of Chinese SMEs, focusing on firms in the automotive and new-generation information technology (NGIT) industries. For banks such as HSBC, this framework offers a practical screening tool to identify high-potential SME clients before they expand overseas.

By incorporating forward-looking indicators such as patent portfolios, overseas sales growth, and managerial readiness alongside traditional financial metrics, the framework enhances credit risk assessment, mitigates adverse selection, and supports more efficient capital allocation.

(From left) Yuyan Wang, Janson Ma (HSBC), Clarence Cheung (HSBC), Prof. Liangliang Jiang, and Yue Zhang

Immune Materials Limited (IML), a PolyVenture founded by Prof. Chris Lo from the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, has announced a strategic collaboration with Kin Sang Chemical Ltd (KSC) and CVI Modern Technology Development Limited (CVI) to advance the development of eco-friendly antimicrobial plastics fully developed and manufactured in Hong Kong.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at PolyU by Prof. Lo, Mr Terry Cheng (Managing Director of KSC), and Mr Robert Yan (Director of CVI), and witnessed by Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), alongside government and industry representatives. The ceremony reflected strong cross-sector and regional support for the initiative.

The partnership brings together complementary strengths across the plastics value chain, integrating IML’s research and intellectual property, CVI’s materials engineering and manufacturing expertise, and KSC’s global supply network. Supported by Fujian provincial authorities, the collaboration aims to scale Hong Kong-developed antimicrobial innovations within Fujian’s advanced manufacturing sectors while retaining core R&D in Hong Kong. Initial outcomes will be showcased at CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai.

Prof. Lo’s pioneering work, which underpins this collaboration, has been recognised as a PolyU Research Impact Case for RAE 2026. His work received the PolyU Business School Knowledge Transfer (Industry) Award 2025.

Prof. Lo (front row, middle) at the MoU signing ceremony

The MSc in International Management and Leadership (IML) programme proudly celebrates the achievement of Zhao Yilin, who received the Best Paper Award at the IECR 2026 Conference.

Drawing on her industry experience and a strong foundation in fairness, Yilin’s research advances key discussions in international business and organisational agility. She credits the IML curriculum for shaping her perspective and inspiring her work.

The programme also extends its appreciation to IML Programme Director, Prof. Zhan Xueyong, for his dedicated supervision.