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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

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).

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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[Final Call] Beijing ESG Research Study Tour (京津冀深度研學之旅)(May 27-31, 2026)

This is the FINAL CALL to sign up for our upcoming Beijing ESG Research Study Tour (京津冀深度研學之旅)! With just 10 spaces left before the quota is up, now is the perfect moment to grab the chance. The tour is scheduled from May 27 to 31, 2026, which is financially sponsored by China Resources Holdings Limited’s Charity Unit (Section 88 of the IRO License). A licensed travel agency appointed by China Resources Holdings Limited will be responsible for all travel and logistical arrangements throughout the tour. Two HSUHK full-time staff will attend the tour and an ESG Centre representative will share a presentation on “ESG integration on investment” on location. Once again, all you have to pay is a deposit of HKD 1,000 (non-refundable) to secure your place. China Resources Holdings will pay for the rest of the cost for this 4-night 5-day trip to Beijing.

 

Click here to register if you are interested in the tour. Please make sure that you read the requirements listed on the table below and check out the e-flyer for the programme details. The tour is scheduled from May 27 to 31, 2026, which is financially sponsored by China Resources Holdings Limited’s Charity Unit (Section 88 of the IRO License). China Resources Limited is a state-owned holding group. It owns a total of 11 listed companies in China, 7 of which have market caps ranging from HKD 50 billion to over 200 billion.

 

Date: May 27-31, 2026
Destinations: Beijing, Xiongan, Baoding, Xibaipo
Requirements:
– Students should have a minimum cGPA of 2.7
– Students must possess a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (回鄉證) or an Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (通行證). International passport holder students are not qualified for the tour this time
– Year 2-4 students are preferred
Deposit Arrangement:
– Upon successful selection, each student is required to pay a non‑refundable deposit of HKD 1,000 to secure their place
– Failure to complete the payment by the specified deadline will result in the offer being withdrawn
Quota:
– A total of 40 places is allocated to HSUHK (38 students and 2 staff members who will accompany the group)
– Places are limited and successful applicants will be selected by the organizer
Registration:
Click the link here

For more information, please refer to the e-flyer attached and the registration form. Please be reminded that by registering for and/or participating in this study tour, you are regarded as acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agreed to the disclaimer and items listed in the registration form.

For further inquiries about the tour, please contact Ms. Kelly Chan (email: booking@innotravel.net; Tel: 6029 5160).

It will be a meaningful and informative tour for you to join!

Prof. Louis Cheng is Appointed as an Editorial Board member of Regional International Accounting Research Forum in Hong Kong (RIARF-HK)
(Dec 19, 2026)

Prof. Louis Cheng is appointed as an Editorial Board Member of Regional International Accounting Research Forum in Hong Kong (RIARF-HK), which to be held on Dec 19, 2026 at City University of Hong Kong. For details of the Forum, please see the information below.

The Regional International Accounting Research Forum invites high-quality country- or region-specific accounting research for presentation and potential publication in the Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR). The forum is part of a JIAR initiative aimed at accelerating research that provides deep, contextual insights into individual countries or regions, especially those underrepresented in international accounting literature. This forum focuses on Hong Kong, China.

Submission Topics

The Forum encourages research addressing, but not limited to:

– Financial and managerial accounting practices in Hong Kong –
– Auditing and corporate governance in Hong Kong
– IFRS adaption in Hong Kong
– Taxation issues in Hong Kong
– ESG reporting in Hong Kong

The Forum welcomes submissions employing a wide range of research methodologies, including theoretical, archival, experimental, case-based, survey, and interview approaches. Replication studies pertaining to Hong Kong will also be considered, provided they demonstrate methodological rigor and contribute novel insights to the field of international accounting research.

Submission Guidelines 

– Deadline: September 30, 2026
– Submission Format: Well-developed full working papers in WORD or PDF formats
– Review Process: All submissions will undergo a peer review
– Language: Submissions must be in English
– Initial Submission: Submit your paper to: acriarfhk@cityu.edu.hk
– Journal Submission: All, or a selected subset, of the papers presented at the conference will be invited for formal submission to JIAR through Editorial Manager® after addressing the feedback from the conference. Please note that American Accounting Association (AAA) and its International Accounting Section (IAS) members will receive a discount on journal submission fees. The Forum highly encourages you to join the AAA membership and IAS sectional membership through Membership before submitting to JIAR.- The final acceptance of papers to JIAR depends on the regular journal review process. However, papers selected for the conferences will have the opportunity to receive firsthand comments from Editors during the conference, which increases their chances of publication.