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HKTDC Research recently interviewed Tencent International Business Group to understand how companies can release corporate news and sell products to customers through the WeChat Mini Program and WeChat Official Account. Making the best use of these functions helps Hong Kong companies launch online sales on the one hand, and connect with the multitude of mainland consumers on the other. More

The rising popularity of smartphones has brought onto the market a whole host of mobile apps. CarWash.HK is a local start-up providing door-to-door car washing and detailing services. It provides a remarkable example of how mobile apps can be integrated with a local, traditional service. Its founder Leo To talked about how the company started and developed into a social enterprise and its recent experience of dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak. More

Farm66 became the first indoor aquaponics farm in Hong Kong, devoting great efforts to researching new technologies for the development of urban farming. Gordon Tam, the founder, talked to HKTDC Research about the difficulties encountered during the start-up process. He believes that, in order to boost the local scientific research ecosystem, Hong Kong should be updating its laws to keep pace with the development of innovation and technology. More

E-commerce start-up, SHOPLINE, leverages Hong Kong as its operation hub to provide funding and online shop solutions for enabling client business growth across ASEAN and beyond. More