The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been at the forefront of addressing myopia, an eye disorder that affects one-third of the global population, with a novel non-invasive solution to control the development of myopia in children.

PolyU teams up with leading German lens maker ZEISS to accelerate market penetration of patented myopia control technology.

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Two flagship events, the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), will be held next week, highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths in healthcare.

The third International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 15 to 31 May.

International Healthcare Week promotes health and innovation

April welcomed the return of the HKTDC’s long-standing Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS), which drew over 320 exhibitors and showcased an extensive array of more than 550 brands and licensing projects.

Licensing industry players from around the world gathered in Hong Kong, reinforcing the city’s role as a leading IP trading hub.

Licensing Show creates cross-industry business opportunities

Promoting Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries and development of IP trade, HKTDC’s creative and licensing trade fairs in April collectively attracted over 60,000 buyers from 127 countries and regions.

The fairs featuring sustainable, cultural and creative products attracted over 60,000 buyers.

Gifts, printing and packaging events foster cross-industry opportunities

2,200 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions expanded their business networks and pioneered new markets at the HKTDC-organised Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle, which attracted some 24,000 buyers from 100 countries and regions, with a significant presence from Mainland China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan and the United States.

The events connected international industry professionals and buyers, amid an optimistic sales-growth outlook.

Homeware and fashion fairs prove Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s creative capital

Start-ups are essential in Hong Kong’s drive towards becoming a global innovation and technology leader, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is committed to nurturing start-ups, helping them upgrade and transform and explore business opportunities.

The HKTDC’s Start-up Express mentorship programme nurtures an ecosystem of innovators.

Entrepreneurs critical in Hong Kong’s I&T drive

Positioned as Asia’s premier event on health innovation and investment, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is a one-stop cross-disciplinary platform that will bring together all stakeholders.

The regional medical conference and International Medical and Healthcare Fair offer opportunities for healthcare businesses worldwide.

ASGH leads Healthcare Week

Consumer goods makers in Hong Kong are eager to expand into the massive Mainland China market.

Pavilion at Consumer Goods Expo showcases distinctive products and brands.

Hainan has taste of Hong Kong style

The InnoClub integrated platform for SMEs, jointly run by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hang Seng Bank, launched its Start-up GBA Study Tour programme last month.

InnoClub’s visit to the region shows start-ups, SMEs opportunities in AI, robotics and more.

Entrepreneurs on fast-track for GBA opportunities

Co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), InnoEX and HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) drew some 88,000 buyers from 139 countries and regions, accentuating Hong Kong’s advantages as an international innovation and technology centre.

InnoEX and Electronics Fair made a strong comeback to unveil the latest tech trend.

Tech fairs demonstrate Hong Kong’s tech hub status

Generating bespoke bone components – anything from a skull plate to part of a load-bearing arm bone – on a 3D printer might seem far-fetched, but that is just what Hong Kong biomaterials pioneer NOVUS Life Sciences does.

A Hong Kong biotech firm established solid overseas connections through HKTDC’s pavilion at a leading German fair.

Bone-builder expands abroad

Business activity in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area showed solid gains in the first quarter of this year, but expectations remained unchanged, indicating businesses remained cautious.

Cross-border e-commerce trade expands despite challenges, quarterly GBA survey finds.

GBA activity improves, but businesses cautious

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