BIOTECHNOLOGY

Virtually Well: Hong Kong’s Smart Healthcare Upgrade

13 September 2021

With the general public becoming increasingly aware of and receptive to smart medical technology, application technologies such as telemedicine, the internet of medical things (IoMT), and health data management have great potential for growth. HKTDC Research has launched a featured section on Smart Healthcare, which a number of healthtech companies share their views on the applications of and prospects for smart healthcare in Hong Kong. More

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Healthtech Innovations: Smart Healthcare Management Platform

11 May 2021

Applied Technology Group Ltd (ATG) makes use of cloud computing and big data analytics to build one-stop healthcare management platforms for service providers and individuals. Electronic health record management for smart clinics makes operation more seamless and convenient, while regular health data self-monitoring by patients also enables healthcare workers to provide more precise and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. More

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Start-Up Hong Kong: The Appeal to External Entrepreneurs

14 April 2021

Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial environment has heated up in recent years, while the support given to local start-ups has also encouraged non-locals to set up their businesses in the territory. Julia Liu, founder of Hong Kong Bio-Rhythm R&D Co Ltd, and sales and marketing director Daniel Cheng discussed the advantages of doing business in Hong Kong and their expectations of the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. More

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Start-Up Hong Kong: The Biotech Boom

30 March 2021

Making use of disposable microfluidic “Lab-on-Chip” (LOC) technologies and portable and rapid testing instrument, a local biotech start-up Sanwa BioTech has developed a rapid virus testing device that helps shorten the waiting process and reduces the overwhelming workload of laboratory staff. Sanwa’s Chief Executive Officer Kelvin Chiu shared with us Hong Kong’s experience in developing biotech and his views on the local start-up ecosystem. More

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Start-Up Hong Kong: Boosting Local R&D Via Enhanced Test Facilities

14 December 2020

Stanley Poon, founder of Cypress Bio-Tech Co Ltd, was deeply concerned with the threat of Zika virus, and began to pursue the idea of producing mosquito-repellent products. Michael Choi, the Chief Technology Officer, shared the history of its products from R&D to market launch, and discussed the hurdles to local product R&D which he encountered, including a lack of versatility in Hong Kong testing services. More

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Start-Up Hong Kong: “Made in Hong Kong” Helps Instill Consumer Trust

28 October 2020

Beluntech focuses on developing medical devices and AI systems for monitoring various chronic diseases. Its CEO Lydia Leung talked about why the company insisted on establishing its production line in Hong Kong, and the new opportunities brought about by Covid-19. She also discussed the Greater Bay Area, which she hopes will lead to increasing alignment in medical device regulations between the mainland and Hong Kong. More

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Mandatory Biotechnology R&D Safety Guidelines Published

25 August 2017

New guidelines designed to regulate biotechnology-related R&D came into effect as of 12 July 2017. Introduced by Ministry of Science and Technology, the Measures for the Safety Management of Biotechnology Research and Development divide all such R&D activities into three bands depending on their level of perceived risk. More

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Hong Kong Start-up Trends: The Healthcare Sector

17 July 2017

With aging population, growing medical and healthcare demands are expected in the next decades. The trend has encouraged the use of biotechnology applications for better human health and living. Some promising biotech companies have begun to emerge in Hong Kong in recent years, due to conducive government policies. Such biotech start-ups offer hope of better prediction, diagnosis and treatment of various kinds of diseases. More

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Young Consumers: Driving the Growth of China’s Skincare Market

28 January 2016

“Young people (aged 25-36) are the core consumers of skincare products,” said Shen Weiliang, vice president of the Osmun Group. “At present, the per-capita consumption of skincare products on the mainland only amounts to 20-25% of that of the US, it is believed that the demand for skincare products in the China market will steadily increase." Shen shares his observations on the attitude of mainland consumers towards skincare products and the special characteristics of different sales channels. More

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Israeli Technology: Targetting the Emerging Markets

03 August 2015

Many significant Israeli breakthroughs in telecommunications and life sciences have proved considerable boons to global technological advancements. In light of the sluggish state of the developed markets and rising demand in developing countries, Israeli high-tech firms are now showing greater interest in Asia’s emerging markets. As the leading regional financial hub and technology marketplace, Hong Kong is the ideal partner for the Israeli technology sector as it looks to enter Asia. More