CU iBUS (November 2014), CUHK Business School

November 2014

CU iBUS Published by the Undergraduate Office, CUHK Business School

- 02 Cover Story -

Erase your e-waste

- 08 Spotlight -

Academic Cup 2014

- 06 Faculty Spotlight -

Mr. Simon Lee - 07 A Day at Work -

Human Resource Manager - 12 Experts Said -

Mr. Coils Lam - 13 Lovely Planet -

Bangkok, Thailand

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From the Editor Message from the editor Dear CU iBUS readers, Prof. Kalok Chan joined us as the new Dean of CUHK Business School on November 4, 2014. Please join us to welcome Prof. Chan.

Prof. Chan obtained his BSc in Economics from CUHK before completing his PhD in Finance from Ohio State University.

As a leading scholar and a prominent researcher, he has had numerous Prof. Kalok Chan publications in top ranked finance journals and has been ranked as the top finance researcher in the Asia-Pacific region. We are honored to have a prestigious scholar at the steering wheel of the Business School.

Back to this issue of CU iBUS. Since late September, I believe that many people have been keeping a close eye on breaking news here in Hong Kong. Being a teacher, I am particularly concerned about the safety of the young adults who sacrificed their learning time to fight for democracy. Like many others I found myself constantly glued to different screens: television at home, computer at the office and my mobile phone when out and about. I realized then just how thoroughly electronic gadgets have pervaded our daily lives.

Thanks to advanced electronic engineering technology, information mobility has been greatly enhanced in the past few years. Phone calls are no longer the sole or even a key function of mobile handsets. As a result, they contain more parts and components. As we enjoy the convenience brought by these extra functions, we must also consider potential damage to both human beings and the environment arising from these supplemental electronic features. In this issue of CU iBUS, let’s find out what harm your smart devices might potentially cause if not properly disposed of. More importantly, let’s learn how we can pursue the latest e-devices without putting our environment at risk.

Let’s all consume our e-devices responsibly.

Abbreviation INDEX UGO Undergraduate Office IBBA Integrated BBA Program ABS Asian Business Studies GBS Global Business Studies IBCE International Business and Chinese Enterprise PACC Professional Accountancy Program HTMG Hotel and Tourism Management Program IFAA Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis Program QFIN Quantitative Finance Program QFRM Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science Program GLEF Global Economics and Finance Program

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Prof. Dennis Fan Members Carol Ho Isadora Ho Elaine Leung

STUDENT EDITORIAL TEAM Jeanette Lai (IBBA, Year 3) Victor Tai (IBBA, Year 3) Grace Chee (BBA-JD, Year 4) Kama Wong (IBBA, Year 3) Lolitta Ho (IBBA, Year 4) Morven Mo (GBS, Year 3) Myra Zhang (IBBA, Year 3)

CONTRIBUTORS Kris Jiraruangkiat (IBBA, Year 1)

Prof. Dennis Fan Editor-in-chief, CU iBUS

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Editorial Pick

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2014 was awarded to Jean Tirole "for his analysis of market power and regulation". He stressed that in markets with only one or a few dominant sellers, the regulator has less information on product costs than the firms it regulates and hence may set an inaccurate product price. A remedial solution is to offer the firms either a cost-plus contract or a fixedprice contract.

Learn more about Jean Tirole and his research: http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/economic-sciences/ laureates/2014/popular-economicsciences2014.pdf

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Sep 12 With a possible historical high stock offering at $66-68 per share, Alibaba, a China-based e-commerce business is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange tonight.

Do you know what a mentorship program is and how a mentor can help with your career planning? Take a look at this link to learn more! http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/07/cb.you.need.mentor/

Sep 5 The first half of the semester is over. Anyone still finds waking up for 8:30am class a torture? Here's a man trying to wake up at 4:30 am for 21 consecutive workdays! The idea comes from Dr. Maxwell Maltz’s theory that people need 21 days to form a new habit.

In this sense, for those who still struggle to wake up for 8:30 lesson, things will be better in 3 weeks! http://www.businessinsider.com/waking-up-at-430-for-21-days-2014-9

Erase your e-w aste

By Victor Tai, Stud ent Reporter

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Overconsumption of electronic devices According to a recent research report by Gartner, Inc., an American information technology research and advisory firm, it is predicted that 2.5 billion mobile phones, computers and tablets will be purchased worldwide in 2014. In Hong Kong, the AIA-CUHK Surveys of E-devices conducted in 2012 found that adults own an average 3.5 mobile devices including mobile phones and digital cameras.

In spite of the “almost universal ownership” of e-devices, more than half of Hong Kong adults plan to replace their current e-devices with newer versions within the next 12 months. They also found that the public tends to replace mobile phones every 21 months and portable laptops every 25 months.

Consequences of overconsuming electronic devices With all these new devices, it is only sensible to ask, “where would the old devices go?” According to the government, Hong Kong produces 70,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year of which 80% is exported for reuse or recycling with the balance ending up in landfills. This is where the problems start. E-waste contains many contaminants and toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame retardants, among others. When landfilled, these toxic chemicals accumulate, permeating the land and polluting the atmosphere. Yet, the 20% of the 70,000 tonnes landfilled in Hong Kong is only the tip of the e-waste mountain. What about the other 80%? Where do they go?

Photo Source: SCMP

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Common toxins found in e-waste Lead Toxic to kidneys. Lead can accumulate in the body and affect nervous and reproductive functions, potentially leading to physiological disorders.

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Incinerating PVC emits dioxins, one of the most harmful cancer causing substances.

Hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys and DNA. Cadmium Cadmium weakens the kidneys and can lead to bone damage.

Mercury Via transmission in mother's milk, mercury impacts fetuses and can bring life-long traumas to the brain and kidneys.

Brominated flame retardants Brominated flame retardants expose fetuses’ to fetal health dangers and thyroid problems.

Photo Source: China.org.cn

China: the world’s e-waste dump site Every year, tonnes and tonnes of e-waste are sent to China, India, Kenya and other less developed countries where awareness of environmental problems and health hazards is still low. According to a recent United Nations report, 70% of globally generated electronic waste ended up in China. Low wage levels and loose enforcement of laws and regulations which in themselves are behind the times makes e-waste processing even more profitable in these countries.

For instance, the small city of Guiyu in Guangdong province is notoriously known as “the electronics graveyard” or “the world’s e-waste capital”. More than 150,000 workers daily processed over 100 truckloads of e-waste in 2006.

Even today unregulated individual workshops are still scattered throughout the city, with laborers unprotected by safety gear stripping valuable and scarce copper wire, shearing cables and microcomputer chips, and immersing circuit boards in acid. Such unregulated dismantling and treatment of e-waste gives rise to a number of environmental hazards such as air pollution and shortages of clean water caused by groundwater contamination. The contaminated environment and living conditions instigate serious health problems in local residents.

A local medical study carried out in 2007 by Huo Xia, a professor from Shantou University found that more than 80% of the children in Guiyu had blood/lead levels (BLLs) exceeding international health standards set by The Centers for Disease Control (US) of 10 micrograms/deciliter (mcg/dL) of lead. The mean BLLs of Guiyu children was 15.3 mcg/dL, with especially high readings reaching 32.67 mcg/dL found in children whose parents treat circuit boards on a daily basis. The high lead concentration in blood can impair the child’s IQ and nervous system in addition to the damage brought on by other heavy metals often found together with lead.

Guiyu is only one of many e-waste treatment sites brought under the international spotlight. But across the globe, how many workers and children are still suffering from chemical poisoning? Will such environmental nightmares ever cease? What can we, as consumers, do to cut down on e-waste?

Play your part in reducing e-waste A. Use green devices Green devices are characterized by their recyclability and usage of green materials. Parts and consumables in green devices are replaceable, resulting a longer product life. By using standard plastics or materials that do not contain toxic chemicals and are easily broken down, green devices can be easily and safely disassembled when discarded.

B. Recycling Various institutions in Hong Kong have begun programs to encourage recycling of e-devices:

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St d an ng Ko ng society, Caritas Hong nce in serving Hong Ko rie pe ex of s ar ye ty fif NGOs with over ment (WEEE) ical and Electronic Equip ctr Ele te as W he “T d te tober 2010. Funded initia WEE GO GREEN) in Oc d lle ca so (al re” nt Ce 800 tonnes Recycling re has treated a total of nt Ce E EE W e th t, en m by the Govern . Obsolete or broken ree years of operation th st fir with the its in ste wa eof s will be disassembled ial er at m e bl cla cy re organizations equipment containing sent to other recycling ing be re fo be pe ty by ng center, parts sorted e function as a recycli im pr its ing pp Ca . as ilies. or shipped overse le devices to needy fam ab us re es ut rib ist -d re the WEEE center also

Computer Recycling Programme The Hong Kong Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling Association initiated a local computer recycling program to recycle computers and parts. Supported by twenty one local computer equipment manufacturers and suppliers, the program maintains a number of drop-off points near Environmental Protection Department offices, housing estates and other populated areas in Hong Kong so that the general public can conveniently dispose of their recyclable items. The program also picks up computers when disposed of in bulk.

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Breathe new life into your old e-device Responding to the growing challenge of e-waste, CUHK Business School collaborated with AIA in 2012 to organize a campaign to collect unwanted e-devices. Collection points are set up at different locations on campus to allow students, staff and alumni to conveniently donate their used devices to Caritas Computer Workshop. They will erase any data from donated devices and add new software before giving them to people who need them. Stay tuned for details of the next E-device Collection Campaign in early 2015. The event will extend to CUHK MBA Town Centre in Central.

Faculty Spotlight About your profession What do you enjoy most in your work as a teacher?

It’s the opportunity to interact with students both inside and outside the classroom.

Mr. Simon Lee Co-Director, Integrated BBA Program Joined the School of Accountancy in 1999, left in 2006.

Rejoined the University in 2008, this time with the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, then transferred to the School of Accountancy in August 2014.

Affiliated to Chung Chi College Birthday: January 17 I’d like to remind everyone to go to Ocean Park on their birthday as admission is free for them that day.

About CUHK Is there a course outside the Business School that you would recommend to Business students?

I think learning sociology or history can help a future business leader make good decisions as our society has many stakeholders now. It is wise to think from more perspectives before a decision is made.

How often do you walk around the campus? What is your favorite walking trail?

Though I drive, I prefer walking whenever possible, but the chance is not high as the Business School is located in Cheng Yu Tung Building. With the e-library, we seldom go to the other side of campus. The walk from the library to University Station through Chung Chi College is my favorite.

Can you share with us an unforgettable moment during your time at CUHK? Receiving a phone call from my teacher (Prof. Kenneth Young) telling me that the Business School accepted me into the MBA program. I was given just one minute to decide whether to continue my studies in Physics or join the business program.

Can you share with us how direct trading of stocks between HKEx and Shanghai Stock Exchange would benefit/affect Hong Kong?

It benefits Mainland investors more than Hong Kong investors as there are many middle class people in Shanghai interested in buying Hong Kong stocks and could stimulate trading here. Hong Kong investors are concerned with the corporate governance of Mainland companies, thus affecting their interest in the scheme.

On the other hand, the purchase of Shanghai A shares provides a channel for RMB deposited here to be invested in the Mainland market and can enhance RMB investment in Hong Kong as the biggest offshore RMB market.

Despite the recent political atmosphere, Hong Kong has moved up two places to seventh in the latest World Economic Forum’s (WEF) global competitiveness report, even ranking first in the area of financial market development. Do you think political issues would challenge Hong Kong’s position as the Asian financial center?

The report used data from before the demonstrations began showing Hong Kong is #1 in “infrastructure” and “financial market development”. It also continues to be efficient in transportation and telecommunications.

Despite these advantages, if the political debate continues without a resolution, the Central Government may change its financial policy in Hong Kong. For example, it can reduce its reliance on Hong Kong for its offshore RMB business, instead using Qianhai or Shanghai to substitute for most of Hong Kong’s services.

If that happens, many jobs in Hong Kong will be lost.

About yourself Can you recommend a book / movie that has touched you deeply?

I seldom see movies, perhaps once every five years or longer. A favorite book of mine, “低IQ時代” by 大前 研一 reminds me to stay competitive and continue acquiring new knowledge in order to survive.

Do you have any phobia?

Any environment that is too hot and noisy.

Is there anything you are good at that would surprise us?

I am good at photography and astronomy. I was a cabinet member of both the Photography Society and the Astronomical Society when I was a CUHK student.

By Jeanette Lai, Student Reporter

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A Day at Work Human Resource

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ass of 2009) joined Jamie Chiu (IBBA, Cl an Assistant Hang Seng Bank as man Resource Manager in the Hu ember this year department in Sept rience in recruiting with previous expe g. Her major role and in-house trainin nced talents in the is to recruit experie and Services. area of Technology

J a m ie C h iu 8:20am Arrive at office. Today is a busy day as I have to get a few job advertisements ready by 3:00pm to meet the daily cut off time for job posting. Foreseeing a very long day, I drop by the company canteen to grab a cup of coffee.

8:30am Get to my seat and start checking emails. Despite having read and filed all emails before leaving the office last night , there are more than 50 new emails waiting for me. One of them is an urgent request for a replacement from a line manager. I immediately start handling this request. After confi rming the approved headcount, I do a bit of research on this position since I haven’t recruited for this specific vacancy before.

1:00pm Better go out for lunch on time today as there is an interview session in the afternoon.

2:00pm After lunch, I start reading the candidates’ CVs to prepare for the interviews. As I finish I find in my mailbox appro val of the job advertisement I drafted this morning with just some minor amendments. The ad is now scheduled to be poste d both externally and internally.

2:30pm Four candidates arrive for their interviews. Each interview lasts for 30 minutes. I complete the interview forms imme diately after each interview.

9:00am Go to the centralized HR mailbox and start scree ning applicants’ CVs. My colleagues and I also have to check whether any of the applications are duplicates, also whether there are any referrals by recruitment agencies.

4:30pm The last interviewee left. The interview panel delib erate and recommend suitable candidates for second round interviews.

9:30am Call the line manager who requested an urgent repla cement and discuss with him the desired candidate profil e. Having confirmed the position requirements, I start drafti ng the job advertisement.

5:30pm The salary proposals have been approved so I call the successful candidates to make them verbal offers . Luckily, all the three candidates accept. I also call another cand idate to arrange for contract signing after reviewing the credi t report.

10:30am Time for the offer session. The candidate is alread y waiting for me when I get there. Luckily, she has all the docu ments ready and the process runs quite smoothly. Cont ract of new employment signed and new colleague on board .

7:30pm Almost time to wrap it up for the day. I print out the CVs of the candidates who will be interviewed tomorrow morning.

Before I leave the office, I check my mailbox one last time to make sure there are no urgent issues needing my attention.

11:15am Return to my desk and start drafting salary proposals as there have been many new hires recently. I write the prop osals based on market data on competitor remunerat ion and current internal pay scales. As soon as I finish, I send them to the recruiting line managers. Just as I hit “send ”, another request arrives - this time to ask a candidate to take a written test to assess their MS Excel skills.

8:00pm Finally… leave the office after a long day at work !

Academic Cup 2014

Date: September 27, 2014

The annual Academic Cup was held successfully with the participation of over 200 students in 57 teams. This year’s case, “Haier in India: Building Presence in a Mass Market Beyond China”, evaluated the strategies Haier adopted in its business expansion into India. Students were encouraged to assess the effectiveness of Haier’s business decisions and processes.

After two presentation rounds, the judging panel of 22 judges selected three teams with the best performance:

Champion: Alice & Co. Law Ka Kit (GBS, Year 4) Ng Lam Kwan (GBS, Year 4) Choi Che Fung (GBS, Year 4) Kung Tin Wai (GBS, Year 2)

1st Runner-Up: A CUPella

Kwok Hoi Kit Victor (GBS, Year 4) Yip Chung Yam Vi ncent (GBS, Year 4) Lau Sing Ho Alex (IBBA, Year 4) Wong Cho Yan Clau dia (IBCE, Year 2)

2nd Runner Up: Shark

Year 1) Chiu Mei Ka, Yody (GBS, , Year 1) Tsoi Yi Seen, Gladys (GBS (GBS, Year 1) hy ot Wong Wan Chun, Tim Year 1) Ko Yan Kiu, Kristy (GBS,

We asked Alice & Co., winners of this year’s Academic Cup, to share with us their experiences.

This year’s case is about the Chinese electronics and home appliances firm Haier’s expansion into India.

What is the major challenge in this case?

The major obstacle is our lack of familiarity with the Indian market and the competitive landscape there.

As India is a huge market with a lot of sub segments, we spent quite a bit of time on understanding the market.

What was the first thing that you did after the case was announced?

We read through the case, initially dividing the analysis into parts. Then each of us researched our assigned part.

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Is this year’s competition intense? What did you think about your fellow competitors?

The competition is definitely keen. The finalist teams performed brilliantly and gave very sensible analyses with well planned strategies. They also did a great job in their respective presentations.

Which element(s) do you think made your proposal stand out from the others and win you the championship?

On content, we thoroughly analyzed the current position of Haier India and gave corresponding solutions. We supported our recommendations with market research and financial modelling. Regarding presentation, we sought to professionalize our deck through a well thought out story line.

As you all have substantial experience in case competitions, what advice would you give to students who are new to them?

Reiterating the judges’ comments, we believe students might want to identify who the audience is. In this case we focused on high level analysis and targeted recommendations to senior managers of Haier India instead of tactical or operational solutions. Another idea is to participate in more case competitions to learn from other teams. Each team has their strengths and weaknesses.

Michael was also awarded the prize for best presenter. Any personal tips on presentation?

The key to good presentation is to effectively communicate your ideas to the audience. It is important to think from your audience’s perspective to see if they can really understand and follow your logical flow. Make good use of volume, topic sentence, choosing words appropriately, and emphasis. Crucial is pausing after each important point to allow the audience to digest what you discussed. Most importantly, it is a must to rehearse over and over with your team.

The judges’ comments echo Michael’s advice on the importance of team working, stating that teams should have their own presentation style and dress code. Moreover, they stressed that teams should focus more on identifying the key issues instead of merely re-organizing the information stated in the case materials.

Another team, Shark, is delighted they won second runner up considering this Academic Cup was their very first case competition. “We recognized we were too fresh to be able to win against other, more experienced teams in terms of content. Therefore we spent a lot of time on our presentation and delivery.” Being the “newcomers” to case competition, they had their own way in preparing for the case. Instead of splitting the workload and working individually, “we chose to do everything together to make sure our logical flow stayed the same. As it was our first case competition, we especially needed each other’s presence and support.”

We hope that these comments from the winning teams and the judges can be useful references for you in future Academic Cups and other case competitions.

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Undergraduate Mentorship Program 2014 The Undergraduate Mentorship Program Kickoff Ceremony provided the perfect occasion for mentees to meet their mentors for the first time. Mentees are matched to a mentor who works in the profession they are interested in. This program, offered annually, provides students a chance to get a realistic picture of their desired career before they graduate.

Mr. Raymond Lo and Mr. Coils Lam in a guest sharing session

Kendy Tse (IBCE, Year 2), master of ceremonies

Law Kwai Yee (PACC, Year 4) and Siu Sheung Yin (IFAA, Year 3) were presented the CUBBA Alumni Association Scholarship

by Mr. Raymond Lo, Dr. Andy Wong and Dr. Shirley Kan, Program Director of Professional Accountancy Program

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Mr. Coils Lam, chairman of CEC International Holdings Limited (4th from left), Mr. Raymond Lo, chairman of BBA Alumni Association of CUHK (5th from left) and Dr. Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) (3rd from left) with BBA Alumni Association council members

The first meeting of mentors and mentees in a relaxed environment

Experts Said

Be different: How long will it take to outshine others at their own game? Instead, you should set your own rules and make sure you do not stray from them. Your products can be as diversified as you like but follow your rules strictly.

Be sincere: Success in business depends heavily on good relationships. Treat everyone sincerely, regardless of whether they’re your market rivals, suppliers, customers or staff.

Enough is as good as a feast: Just don’t go too far in any aspect. Don’t try to squeeze the last penny from your suppliers and customers. Don’t overwork your staff. Don’t be overjoyed for success and don’t overstock products that sell well today.

Mr. Coils Lam’s principles in business

Every day is a new game: No matter how smooth the business is, you don’t know what’s around the corner. Keep a close eye on the business’ performance and be prepared for every possibility.

The CUHK BBA Alumni Association invited Mr. Coils Lam, founder of 759 Store, to be the speaker for the Undergraduate Mentorship Program Kickoff Ceremony. Mr. Lam shared his “secret recipe” behind the success of this snack store turned supermarket / cosmetics store / online shop, among others.

Shop and over: Parkn rn tu h ig h , giants permarket Low margin su l a c lo e lize the re th ey monopo Wellcome a th y sa to curate ies of scale but it’s inac ve econom ti c e arket sp re ir e how the m f o e market. Th m o tc wn natural ou is to tear do are just the y g te ra st r g. We . Ou has evolved spoken rules in retailin and un price the existing in terms of e m cts a g e th g port produ im e W . are changin rs e li with supp arket and relationship wn in the m o n k uct t e y t o s. Our prod p u that are n rk a m e c t low pri e relatively sell them a ecause of th quality of b h ig h is te e high turnover ra harge for th c n a c e w e low pric products.

759 Store’s game plan

Community minds et: Our community has become very cold and commercializ ed.

Neighbors do not know each other and small retail stores are re placed by “cookie cutter” identical chain stor es. We want to re build the relationship be tween storekeepe rs and customers that ex isted in the 60s an d 70s by running a neighb orhood business.

In the near future we are goin g to launch a distric t based delivery scheme.

The delivery person who will have direct custom er contact will have to be a recognized and tr usted face.

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Bangkok, Thailand

By Kris Jiraruangkiat (IBBA, Year 1), international student from Thailand Photo Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand

Must-go places:

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha): No trip is complete without a visit to Bangkok’s most famous landmark, the Grand Palace. Inside the Grand Palace is the Wat Phra Kaew. Dating to the 15th century AD, it is Thailand’s most sacred temple. It is also home to the highly revered Emerald Buddha, carved from a single block of jade.

Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn): Situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s world-famous landmarks. Despite its name the Temple of Dawn, its best view is at sunset with the soft glow of the sun setting in the Must-do things: background.

Try street food vendors: One of the best ways to Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha): get authentic Thai delicacies at a reasonable price.

Located near the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is famous Watch a live Muay Thai match: Watching live for its giant 46 metre long reclining Buddha. It’s Muay Thai is the quintessential local experience to also renowned as the birthplace of traditional Thai highlight one’s visit to Thailand. massage!

Take a Tuk Tuk ride: Every foreigner’s favorite way Chatuchak Weekend Market: Home to more than to get around downtown Bangkok.

8,000 market stalls, Chatuchak Market is a shopper’s Get a Thai massage: What better way to relax after paradise. a long day of sightseeing?

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ACCA Hong Kong Examination PACC students Puk Yiu Wai, Victor (Class of 2011) and Tao Tianrui (Year 4) achieved outstanding results in the ACCA June 2014 examination. Victor was the Hong Kong top-scoring winner of ACC A Paper P3 – Business Analysis and Tianrui won the Conditional Exemption Scholarship for ACCA paper P2 – Corporate Reporting.

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2014 Academic Outreach Scholarship Competition HTMG students Fermi Fang (Year 4) and Rebecca Zhang (Year 3) won the 2014 Academic Outreach Scholarship Competition sponsored by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) back in February. As winners of the competition, they attended the ARDA convention held in Las Vegas in April.

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The Orientation Day for Un oo Sch ess sin Bu ces and extrarsity and to CUHK red their learning experien sha nts de 55,000 visitors to the Unive stu r ou ile wh rs ns and school tou at admission talks, exhibitio visitors. curricular activities with the

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Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College

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Maryknoll Convent School

Oct 27

HK Community College – PolyU (West Kowloon Campus)

Oct 30

HKU Space Community College

Nov 4

CUHK School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Speaker Mr CW Chau, Project Executive (Admissions) Dr Andy Wong, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) Mr Simon Lee, Co-Director, Integrated BBA Program Mr Simon Lee, Co-Director, Integrated BBA Program Mr Derek Ho, Administrative Director, Undergraduate Progra

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