Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore

HBS established the first of the School's international research centers in Hong Kong in 1999, the Asia-Pacific Research Center (APRC). In 2010, the Harvard Center Shanghai (HSC) opened, home to a 90-seat HBS classroom, and more recent expansion has added an office in Singapore to more broadly support HBS faculty in this region. The three locations work in strong partnership with one another not only to support faculty research, but a full range of MBA and Executive Education student programming. Through their ongoing work they have developed important links with governments, academic institutions, and corporations within a region that is assuming an increasingly vital role in the world economy. Enabled by its local presence, the School has been able to enhance the breadth and depth of faculty research and case studies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Locations

Asia-Pacific Research Center
10 Pottinger Street, 24th Floor
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2289 9988
Fax: +852 2521 1427

Harvard Center Shanghai
5/F, Shanghai IFC-HSBC Building
No. 8 Century Avenue
Pudong, Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 3852 3800
Fax: +86 21 3852 3820
http://shanghaicenter.harvard.edu/

Singapore Office
MYP Centre
9 Battery Road, 11F/12F
Singapore 049910
Tel: +65 6422 7969
Fax: +65 6597 7099

News & Highlights

JANUARY 2020
MBA EXPERIENCE

The Global Classroom: Student Immersion in China, Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka

As part of the MBA elective curriculum students have the opportunity in their second year to enroll in an Immersive Field Course – or “IFC.” These courses are driven by faculty research and industry connections, and provide students with an opportunity to step out of the classroom and put the skills they have learned to practice in the field. In January 2020, Professor Willy Shih in the Technology and Operations Management Unit and Associate Professor Meg Rithmire in the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit, led 45 students to China, Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka on a 13-day trip called “Asia - China’s Belt & Road Initiative.” In China, the students spent six days Shenzhen, Dongguan, Zhuhai, and Hong Kong. Students visited manufacturing factories, container ports, logistics centers, air cargo terminals, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (the world’s longest sea crossing) to understand China’s role in the global supply chain. They also engaged in dialogue with local business leaders and operators about China’s Belt and Road Initiative and presented their findings to local company executives and HBS alumni.

DECEMBER 2019
EVENTS

HBS New Venture Competition Roadshow Event

On December 21, 2019, HBS Club of Shanghai organized a pitch competition to help young entrepreneurs in China to secure funding and connections in the region. The winning team will participate in the HBS 2020 Alumni New Venture Competition, Asia-Pacific Alumni Track. More than 80 private equity and venture capital investors attended the event. 13 teams, shortlisted from hundreds of applicants, pitched their business ideas to a panel of 15 judges. The top three teams were awarded a cash prize.

NOVEMBER 2019
EVENTS

12th Harvard Business School Entrepreneurial Forum: China Repositioning, Our Opportunities out of Challenges

HBS Club of Shanghai, Harvard Center Shanghai, and Harvard Club of Shanghai co-hosted this annual event on November 2, 2019. This one-day conference brought together more than 150 alumni and business leaders for networking and information sharing. Jodi Gernon, Director of the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, introduced HBS programs and resources in fostering entrepreneurship. Keynote speakers Dr.Xiaodong Wang (Director of NIBS, Xiaohui Chen-CFO/SeniorVP of Meituandianping) and Levin Zhu (Financial expert) shared their initiatives and vision for their businesses. Panel discussions featuring representatives from technology, consumer goods, education, and international trade explored key issues and trends in different industries.

OCTOBER 2019
EVENTS

Mock Case Discussion: “How to Create Win-Wins?” – China’s Historical Step of Opening Up Capital Markets

On October 20, HBS Club of Shanghai and Harvard Center Shanghai co-hosted a forum on how global asset managers can increase their presence in emerging Chinese markets. HBS Professor Lynn S. Paine and led the discussion which was attended by over 100 senior leaders. The topic was discussed using HBS Case Study methodology, addressing eight questions focusing upon strategic decision-making and execution mechanisms.