Asia Global Institute

Meet 2026 - Jo Dann Darong

The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program serves as a vital platform for regional voices to shape the global agenda. By bringing Asia’s frontline leaders, policymakers, and thinkers to an international stage, the program elevates local insights into actionable, worldwide dialogue, empowering Fellows to drive meaningful impact and address global issues from Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Karthik Adapa

The impact of the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program extends far beyond Hong Kong. By joining a powerful global network of policymakers, business leaders, and scholars, Fellows build lifelong international connections. Together, this vibrant alumni community collaborates across borders to drive meaningful change and address global issues from Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Mika Noh

True leadership expands by giving back. Through dedicated mentorship of HKU students across diverse disciplines, the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program fosters dynamic cross-generational knowledge exchange. Fellows sharpen their strategic vision by guiding the next generation, building meaningful interdisciplinary ties, and navigating complex global issues from Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Joshua Xu

From insightful lectures and organization visits to immersive study tours and independent policy research, the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program delivers an all-encompassing leadership experience. Through knowledge sharing and student mentorship, Fellows sharpen their strategic vision, foster cross-generational impact, and navigate complex global issues from Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Abhinav Sinha

Tackling today’s global challenges demands seamless cross-sector collaboration. The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program bridges policy, business, academia, and civil society—bringing together leaders from diverse fields to foster cross-sector innovation. Through collaborative leadership, Fellows break down silos, co-create practical strategies, and address complex global issues from Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Bapon Fakhruddin

Uniting leaders from around the globe, the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program transforms global diversity into a powerful driver for change. Through shared experiences across sectors and borders, Fellows challenge conventional thinking, broaden cross-cultural ties, and navigate complex global issues from distinct Asian perspectives.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Yen Tan

The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program accelerates leadership growth by taking Fellows directly into the field. Through study tours across mainland China and Asia, alongside executive visits to local organizations, Fellows expand their leadership capacities, build regional ties, and navigate global issues from Asian perspectives firsthand.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹?

In a recent interview with South China Morning Post, Heiwai Tang, AGI Director, shared his insights on this permanent shift in consumer behavior. With mainland operators benefiting from massive economies of scale and lower input costs, competing purely on price is unsustainable for local businesses. Instead, Tang highlights that long-term resilience depends on delivering unique cultural and experiential value that cannot be replicated elsewhere:

"As long as we can bring back the memory and the culture that are unique to Hong Kong, which are absent anywhere else in the world, tourists will want to come to Hong Kong to consume those experiences, and Hong Kong people will love to stay."

Rather than entering price wars, Hong Kong's service sector can thrive by leaning into authentic, memorable experiences that resonate with both locals and visitors alike.

📺 Watch the full interview here: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3361004/how-can-hong-kongs-service-sector-win-residents-back-mainland

Meet 2026 - Zahid Mahmood

The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program is dedicated to nurturing mid-career professionals with a strong passion for public policy. By providing a platform for collaboration, the program equips these leaders with the forward-looking insights and global networks needed to help shape a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows

Meet 2026 - Jamie Ko

By cultivating visionary changemakers, the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program empowers leaders to shape national policies that foster a shared, prosperous, and sustainable future. The program enables our Fellows to translate policy ideas into real-world impact.

Our Fellows begin their Hong Kong residency this September through November. You are invited to connect and collaborate with them as they gain the vital expertise to elevate their professional impact.

Follow their journey to !
https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/fellows