ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Is remote auditing the future of financial oversight?
Wu, Donghui, Xin, Xiangang • Wu, Donghui • Xin, Xiangang • • 5 mins read
The new normal prompts a shift to virtual working arrangements and a new study finds that remote auditing may become a lasting trend By Aaron Woolner The pandemic has changed the world for the better or worse. While the borders have been opened and lockdowns have lifted, the new normal dictates that attitudes to remote […]
Small video content creators may be mightier than they look
Zhang, Philip Renyu • Zhang, Philip Renyu • • 6 mins read
Online video platforms often favour star creators to highlight, but a new CUHK study shows boosting small creators is essential for diversity and keeping loyal viewers By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK If you ask teenagers nowadays what they want to be growing up, don’t be surprised if many of […]
Disrupting industry with business model strategies
Chan, Dominic Chi-bong • Chan, Dominic Chi-bong • • 6 mins read
While technology has reshaped civilisation, credit to non-tech often goes unnoticed. A CUHK expert provides perspective on these overlooked aspects By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Technology has become the buzzword of the century, and the buzz is getting louder nowadays with major media propagating blockchain, artificial intelligence, and quantum […]
Critical paths to sustain blockchain growth
Zhang, Michael Xiaoquan, Li, Tim Tianyi • Zhang, Michael Xiaoquan • Li, Tim Tianyi • • 6 mins read
A new CUHK study examines how blockchain platforms evolve and how the market shapes their growth and stability, offering answers to the hype cycles By Ellis Ng Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in the digital economy, with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum becoming household names. The past few years have also seen […]
How robot servers tempt unhealthy diets
Choi, Sungwoo • Choi, Sungwoo • • 6 mins read
Substituting humans in the service industry could backfire without adequate reasoning, a new study finds By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Automation is the backbone of modern industry. It streamlines processes, enhances efficiency, drives innovation, and even starts preparing and serving food for humans. International restaurants have deployed robot chefs, […]
Sustainable ways to grow cash-burning marketplaces
Zhou, Sean Xiang, Zhang, Philip Renyu, Chen, Kevin Hongfan • Zhou, Sean Xiang • Zhang, Philip Renyu • Chen, Kevin Hongfan • • 5 mins read
Consumer-to-consumer platforms can overcome significant cash burns and achieve long-term growth by leveraging scarcity, a new study finds By Aaron Woolner Amazon’s three-decade journey from a Seattle garage to a US$1.8 trillion market cap demonstrates the almost limitless potential of two-sided marketplaces in the internet age. It’s a simple concept; match buyers and sellers using […]
Why you should and shouldn’t be afraid of AI
Chan, Dominic Chi-bong • Chan, Dominic Chi-bong • • 6 mins read
Emerging technologies like AI are profoundly transforming the economic system and social structure, posing unprecedented challenges. A CUHK expert offers insights on navigating these complexities By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has supercharged the possibility to revolutionise the modern industry, […]
A deep look into burgeoning blockchain audit
Brendel, Janja • Brendel, Janja • • 6 mins read
A new study explores the emerging trend of smart contract audits and shows that in the realm of assurance, decentralised finance is proving its worth By Pete Sabine Decentralised finance, or DeFi, emerged more than a decade ago alongside the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies as alternative investments. With no central authority, DeFi disrupts traditional financial […]
AI vs. humans: Who wins in handling service rejections?
New research shows chatbots can help reduce negative reviews in certain cases, despite the general preference for human agents By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK There will come a time when personal interaction in handling customer services becomes obsolete. And that time might be sooner than we thought. Companies have increasingly […]
How lack of clarity fuels team innovation
Lai, John Hon-weng • Lai, John Hon-weng • • 6 mins read
How can companies innovate? New research suggests clear goals can harm, and the answer lies in giving employees the freedom to make decisions By Pete Sabine In today’s competitive business environment, innovation is an often-heard mantra that eclipses all else. At the same time, teamwork has also gained greatly in importance, supported by the rise […]
