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Prof. Louis Cheng is Invited as a Keynote Speaker at the 6th International Conference of the Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance (GRFCG) (Sept 26-27, 2026)

Prof. Louis Cheng is invited as a keynote speaker for the 6th International Conference of the Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance (GRFCG), titled “Responsible Business in Turbulent Times: Navigating Economic, Geopolitical & Sustainability Disruptions,” scheduled for September 26–27, 2026, at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. For the details of the conference, please visit: https://grfcg.in/event/6th-international-conference-on-responsible-business-in-turbulent-times-navigating-economic-geopolitical-sustainability-disruptions/


Prof. Louis Cheng Served as the Chairman of 12th HKIRA Investor Relations Awards Judging Panel

June 17, 2026

As the Chairman of HKIRA Investor Relations Awards Judging Panel, Prof. Louis Cheng announced the winners of Grand ESG/IR Awards and shared his views at the 12th Hong Kong Investor Relations Awards (IR Awards) in 2026 to acknowledge Hong Kong-listed firms and investor relations professionals for their exemplary performance and best practices in investor relations.

Read more: https://www.hkira.com/en/events/files/awards260618_en.pdf

Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF) 2026
(Formerly Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit)

Date: June 21-23 (Sun – Tue), 2026
Location: Surabaya, Indonesia
Venue: Airlangga Sharia & Entrepreneurship Education Center (ASEEC) Tower, Universitas Airlangga
Registration and Submission: https://cesgs.unair.ac.id/callforpaper-asbif2026/

Registration Deadlines:
– Paper submission for international participants: June 10 (Wed), 2026
– Paper registration for international participants with payment: June 15 (Mon), 2026

For more details, please click to see the e-flyer.

For further information, please click to see  ASBIF website.

On behalf of the Research Centre for ESG at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (CESG), we are pleased to announce the official transfer of the Secretariat office of the “Asia-Pacific Sustainability and ESG Summit” to the Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS), at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia. Building on the great success of the 2nd Summit in Bali in December 2024, the 3rd event will be held at Surabaya, Indonesia on June 21-23, 2026.

To reflect the latest development of innovation and AI research, we have changed the name of the conference to “Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF)”. As before, the 2026 Forum will be jointly organized by CESGS and CESG. In addition, we are pleased to announce that The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Universitas Airlangga, and Universiti Sains Malaysia as the Full Members of the Forum. For the list of the Associate Members, please see the event website. Using this new organizational structure, broader participation and support from the Full Members and the Associate Members will warrant a sustainable future for this meaningful event.

About the ASBIF 2026

The theme of ASBIF this year is “The Nexus of Business Sustainability, Innovation, and AI.” It highlights the growing intersection between sustainability strategy, technological innovation, and responsible business practices and encourages contributions that examine how organizations can integrate ESG priorities with emerging technologies to drive long-term value creation. Through keynote sessions, paper presentations, and academic exchange, the conference aims to strengthen regional and international collaboration while advancing research that is relevant to both scholarship and practice. We welcome papers related to business sustainability (Track A) and business innovation and AI (Track B). In addition, a Best Paper Award for each track will be recognized during the Forum. A Special Issue of the Journal Asian Journal of Accounting Research (AJAR; Scopus Q1) will be organized for ASBIF. Special Issue announcement and submission guidelines will be available soon on the journal’s website.

Why Indonesia

According to a report by US Department of State, Indonesia is a top destination for international investment due to its robust economic growth (consistently around 5%), massive, young population, and strategic location in Southeast Asia. Investors are drawn by rich natural resources, rapid digital transformation, significant infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms that have streamlined business processes. Source: https://www.state.gov/reports/2024-investment-climate-statements/indonesia

In addition, a report by Global Finance states that “Indonesia is attracting foreign investors with its growing middle class, young demographics, and abundant resources… Traditionally dependent on hydrocarbons and minerals, Indonesia’s digital economy is now booming thanks to high internet penetration and a tech-savvy population. The country’s tropical climate and enormous geothermal resources also offer compelling opportunities for early investors in carbon-free energy.” Source: https://gfmag.com/emerging-frontier-markets/indonesia-economy-growing/.  For more details of the Forum, please visit  https://cesgs.unair.ac.id/asbif2026/. Should you have any inquiries, please contact asbif@cesgs.or.id.

Beijing ESG Research Study Tour Successfully Completed

May 27-May 31, 2026

The Research Centre for ESG (CESG) carries three missions and one of them is “to educate students”. In order to achieve this objective, CESG organized a Beijing ESG Research Study Tour from May 27-May 31, 2026, with the support of CR Charitable Fund (華潤慈善基金) through a licensed travel agency (Inno Travel Limited).

The tour attracted a total of 42 HSUHK students, including 9 from Accountancy, 8 from Economics and Finance, 3 from Management, 9 from Marketing, and 13 students from other units of HSUHK. Prof. Louis Cheng (CESG Director) and Dr. Kaz Kwok from Economics and Finance helped to oversee the trip to make sure that the arrangements are proper. In addition, Prof. Louis Cheng gave a talk on “Empowering Academic Research to Generate Impacts: The Story of Integrating ESG and AI” on May 30 at CR Hope Village in Xibaipo. The students showed substantial interest in the content of the presentation and many questions were raised after the talk.

Indonesian Delegate Visited CESG for Research and Institutional Collaboration

May 12, 2026

On May 12, 2026, Prof. Iman Harymawan, Professor of Sustainability Accounting and Governance, CEO of Center for ESG Studies (CESGS), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), also Head of Indonesia Global Talent Services, along with the research team (about 10 people) at CESGS, paid a visit to the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK).

Afterwards, Prof. Harymawan and his team visited the Research Centre for ESG (CESG) at HSUHK and engaged in a fruitful discussion with Prof. Cheng on the initiatives of ESG research in the forthcoming Asia Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF) in June 2026.

Hong Kong-Indonesia Networking Event
Bilateral Investment Opportunities: Hong Kong & Indonesia

May 11, 2026

A group of Indonesian delegates consisting of 8 industry executives and 9 academics flew to Hong Kong to attend the special networking event on May 11, 2026, organized by the Research Centre for ESG (CESG) at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) in Central, Hong Kong, titled “Bilateral Investment Opportunities: Hong Kong & Indonesia”. Adding the participants from the Hong Kong side, there were over 40 academics, industry professionals, and government representatives engaged in the event and had friendly as well as insightful communication.

Important guests included Mr. King Leung (third from the right), Global Head of Financial Service, Fintech & Sustainability, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), HKSAR, Hon Elaine Chik Kit-ling (center), Legislative Council Member, HKSAR, DAB Committee Member, Mr. Clemens Triaji Bektikusuma (third from the left), Consul for Information and Sociocultural Affairs, Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong SAR.

The networking event successfully fostered communication on sustainable investment opportunities in Indonesia and strengthened connections between Hong Kong and Indonesian professionals. Participants gained valuable insights into the collaboration between Hong Kong and Indonesia, particularly in investment and asset management. We look forward to building on these discussions and deepening partnerships in future.

The event was hosted by CESG with the support of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Youth Innovation Development Charity (YIDC), and Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA).

Hong Kong-Indonesia Networking Event
Bilateral Investment Opportunities: Hong Kong & Indonesia

Date: May 11 (Mon), 2026
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Venue: Excellent Global Business Centre, 9/F, 33 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

Background
This is an extended activity of collaboration between Research Centre for ESG (CESG) at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS) at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). HSUHK and UNAIR began their cooperation in 2024 to co-host the 2nd Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit in Bali. The successful experience led to the continuous cooperation between the two parties.

Objectives of this networking event

We aim to:
– Enhance the understanding about sustainable business investment opportunity in Indonesia for Hong Kong professionals and investors, including investment opportunities in Indonesia.
– Hong Kong is positioned as the Asia Financial Centre for capital market (e.g., IPOs), green bonds, asset management and family office. The Indonesian delegates will have opportunities to network with professionals and executives in the financial sector.

Who
The participants include Indonesian representatives (both industry and academic) and Hong Kong industry executives and government representatives. We aim to showcase the bilateral opportunities and support such a meaningful dialogue on sustainable business investment.

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Prof. Louis Cheng attended the meeting with the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) and Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA)

April 17, 2026

On April 16, 2026, Prof. Louis Cheng attended meeting with AFRC and HKIRA. The purpose of the meeting is to exchange views on how to strengthen transparency, professionalism, and accountability across Hong Kong’s financial reporting and disclosure landscape.

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