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20260113 Global Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Outbound Investments

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Programme Code:
20260113
Date:
13 January 2026 (Tuesday)
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Speakers:

Dr. Thomas Yuen, Economist

Language:
Cantonese
Venue:
TIHK Office, 21/F, Kam Sang Building, 255-257 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
Proficiency Level:
Elementary Level
Fee:
Free – $240
CPD Hours:
1.5
Seat:
100
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Application Form:
20260113 Enrollment form

Description

This seminar will examine and evaluate the competitiveness and business environment of China through the lens of Porter’s Diamond model. Bolstered by factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure, and rivalry—as well as government policies and chance events—Chinese enterprises have increasingly expanded their overseas investments. Hong Kong, with its extensive experience as an outward direct investment platform, serves as a vital gateway where East meets West, blending diverse ideas, perspectives, and traditions. Many businesses leverage Hong Kong to test their models before scaling globally. The Hong Kong government has launched the “GoGlobal Task Force” to facilitate enterprises’ outbound investments. Now is the opportune moment to explore international business opportunities. By capitalizing on Hong Kong’s world-class financial markets, strategic location, and diverse talent pool, the region can effectively bridge East and West, unlocking new markets, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable growth.

Outline:

  • Global Economic Outlook for 2026
  • Impact on Outbound Investments
  • Analysis of Competitiveness and Business Environment Using Porter’s Diamond
    Model
  • Hong Kong’s Role as a Strategic Platform for Outbound Investments

Speaker Profile

Dr. Thomas Yuen, Economist

Dr. Thomas Yuen Wai-Kee (袁偉基博士) earned his Ph.D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is the author or co-author of three books and more than 100 scholarly publications, including book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, commentaries, working papers, and professional reports. His research has appeared in prestigious outlets, including A*-ranked journals such as Energy Economics; publications of international organizations such as the OECD Newsletter; SCOPUS-indexed journals including the International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, The Chinese Economy, International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education, and The Journal of Comparative Asian Development; as well as RePEc-indexed journals such as the International Journal of Happiness and Development. Dr. Yuen has served as Principal Investigator on multiple competitive research projects fully funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, notably “The Evolution of Digital Entrepreneurship, FinTech and FinReg” and “Recent Developments in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics Analysis.” In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Yuen has made significant public service contributions in Hong Kong. He served as a Panel Member of the Resolvability Review Tribunal (2018–2024) and has been an Ordinary Member of the Market Misconduct Tribunal since 2016. From 1992 to September 2025, Dr. Yuen was a faculty member at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, where he held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance. During his long tenure, he also held several leadership roles, including Associate Head of Department and Associate Director of the FinTech Programme.

袁偉基博士畢業於香港大學，獲得博士學位。他迄今獨立或合作出版了三本專著，並在書籍章節、期刊論文、會議報告、評論文章、工作論文及專業報告等領域發表百餘篇學術成果。其研究見諸多個權威平台，包括《能源經濟學》等A*級期刊、經合組織通訊等國際機構出版品、《國際能源經濟與政策》《中國經濟》《多元主義與經濟學教育國際期刊》《亞洲發展比較雜誌》等SCOPUS索引期刊，以及《國際幸福與發展雜誌》等RePEc索引期刊。袁博士曾擔任首席研究員，主持多項由香港特別行政區政府研究資助局全額資助的競爭性科學研究項目，重點關注」數位創業、金融科技與金融監管的演進」及」理論與應用計量經濟學新進展」等領域。除學術貢獻外，他長期服務香港公共事務：2018至2024年擔任處置可行性複檢審裁處委員，2016年起兼任市場失當行為審裁處普通成員。1992年至2025年9月期間，袁博士任教於香港樹仁大學，擔任經濟及金融學系助理教授。在長期執教生涯中，他曾兼任學系副系主任、金融科技課程副總監等領導職務。

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