世界觀及環球發展培訓課程合共8小時, 帶領學員認識影響香港及世界未來的關鍵趨勢, 包括中美關係、環球經濟、人工智能、數碼轉型、金融科技、ESG、供應鏈及職場變革等。課程英語授課, 透過真實案例與互動討論, 培養學員的國際視野、批判思考及分析能力, 掌握科技與社會發展方向, 為未來升學, 尤其商科及社會科學專業, 及迎接全球化挑戰作好準備。課程包含以下主題, 並因應實際趨勢實際作出調整 (以下內容只提供英文版)。
“Must know” Global Trends
1. Global & Regional Economic Trends
- US-China Trade Tensions – Impact on Hong Kong as a financial hub.
- Geopolitical Risks – How businesses navigate US-China decoupling, sanctions, and supply chain shifts.
- Hong Kong’s Role in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) – Integration with mainland China’s economy.
- Recession Fears & Inflation – How companies are adapting to rising interest rates and economic slowdowns.
2. Technology & Digital Transformation
- AI & Automation – How businesses leverage GenAI, AI agents, generative AI, low-altitude economy and robotic automation for efficiency and reduction in repetitive/ heavy labour work.
- Web3 & Blockchain – Hong Kong’s push to become a crypto hub (regulatory changes, virtual asset licensing).
- Fintech & Digital Banking – Rise of virtual banks (e.g., ZA Bank, WeLab) and digital payments in Asia.
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy – Increasing risks and regulatory responses.
- AI doesn't replace humans. It replaces humans who don't use it.
- AI won't take your job, but it will change what your job looks like.
- Not a human replacement, but a human amplifier.
3. Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
- Net-Zero Commitments – How Hong Kong firms are aligning with carbon neutrality goals.
- Green Finance – Growth of ESG investing, green bonds, and sustainable banking.
- Regulatory Pressures – SEC and EU’s ESG disclosure rules affecting HK-listed companies.
4. Finance & Investment Trends
- Wealth Management in Asia – Hong Kong’s role as a private wealth hub amid Singapore’s competition.
- Family Offices – Why Hong Kong is attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
- IPOs & Capital Markets – Slowdown in Hong Kong listings vs. growth in the Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia).
5. Consumer & Market Behaviour Shifts
- Post-Pandemic Recovery – Changes in tourism, retail, and luxury markets in Hong Kong.
- China’s Consumption Slowdown – Impact on luxury brands and retail sectors.
- E-Commerce & Live Commerce – Rise of TikTok Shop, Douyin, and cross-border e-commerce.
6. Supply Chain & Operations
- Nearshoring & Friendshoring – Companies moving supply chains away from China to India, Vietnam, and Mexico.
- Resilience Strategies – How firms are diversifying suppliers post-COVID and during the Sino-US trade war.
7. Leadership & Workplace Trends
- Hybrid Work & Talent Retention – How HK firms balance remote work with office culture.
- Diversity & Inclusion – Progress and challenges in Asian corporate environments.
