The global economic growth remains steady yet underwhelming in 2024. Despite this stability, downside risks loom large, stemming from escalated geopolitical tensions and frequent climate-related disasters. Nevertheless, many Asian economies are expected to grow considerably through investments in innovation and digital transformation. As businesses stand cautiously optimistic, what strategies can they employ to navigate challenges […]

While it is common to assume that men prefer practical products and women lean towards pretty ones, new research challenges this gender-based belief, suggesting consumers’ actual preferences may defy By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” was coined by American author John Gray for […]

Impressing recruiters and gaining an edge in the job market is no easy feat. However, a new study reveals different priorities between candidates and hiring managers By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK While talent is often coveted, many believe success stems from a blend of competence and diligence. Cristiano Ronaldo, the […]

From surging inflation to the conflict in Ukraine, for many people doing business in 2022 was probably fraught with a high degree of uncertainty. To illuminate the way ahead, here are this year’s 10 most popular articles, featuring our cutting edge research and expert insights

CUHK research shows that people perceive past events to be more subjectively distant when seeking to recall memories over a shorter time frame, and that this can help induce repeat purchase

Vivid memories and emotions about things affect our perceptions of when they took place, but can the chance of them happening again also influence how we regard the past?