The pandemic and associated supply chain disruptions caused headaches for firms importing and distributing branded products from overseas, with consignments delayed and increased logistics costs.

Struck by supply chain snags, a Hong Kong beauty products distributor launched its own line of products.

Logistics woes generate home brands

From Pasteurisation in France to X-rays and Aspirin in Germany, Europe has been a source of much medical innovation and the trend shows no sign of letting up, as a team of medical professionals found out last month.

France and Germany, home to many medical innovators, continue to push the boundaries.

Hong Kong-Europe biotech ties strengthen

The HKTDC Food Expo’s global trade show, Food Expo PRO, and Hong Kong International Tea Fair have returned, drawing more than 20,000 buyers from 69 countries and regions, after travel restrictions fell away and participants could taste the food and beverages on offer following a three-year look-but-don't eat hiatus.

The end of travel restrictions and reintroduction of tastings put fairs back on the map for global gourmets.

International Food, Tea Expos draw over 20,000 buyers

Facing a business environment that has changed profoundly over the past few years, the Hong Kong SAR Government’s budget, recently announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan, spotlights three newer sectors – innovation, sustainability and wellness, all of which are key growth drivers.

The Hong Kong SAR Government enhances focus on innovation, green and wellness spending.

Budget for business

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Richard Wong of Sotsu Medical (Japan) talks to the HKTDC at the inaugural InnoEX, jointly organised by HKSAR Government and the HKTDC. InnoEX and the concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12 April 2023, attracting nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions across Hong Kong, the mainland, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and showcasing Hong Kong's role as a global innovation hub and trade exhibition centre.<br /><br /><br />InnoEX<br /><a href="https://www.hktdc.com/event/innoex/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hktdc.com/event/innoex/en</a>&nbsp;

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Budget for business

Logistics woes generate home brands

Hong Kong-Europe biotech ties strengthen

International Food, Tea Expos draw over 20,000 buyers

InnoEX 2023 – “One minute with” Richard Wong of Sotsu Medical

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