START-UPS

23 August 2021

Giving up cheese is often a big barrier to adopting a plant-based diet but dairy-free alternatives are on the rise, with tastes and textures to rival the real thing. Just ask Le Fromage by Ma, a Hong Kong shop selling “cheeze” – a term it uses to mean vegan cheese. More

inside china

Online fast-track for SMEs

18 August 2021

Hong Kong-based e-commerce platform SHOPLINE began in 2013 with a rented desk in a shared workspace. In just eight years, the firm has expanded into a team of more than 600 people and extended its office network from Hong Kong to Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Singapore and Bangkok, becoming an international team serving more than 250,000 companies in Asia. (This story is the first in Hong Kong Means Business’s ”Powered by HSBC – Bridging the GBA” series.) More

market spotlight

Adaptability rules for entrepreneurs

10 August 2021

From Krakow to Vladivostok and St Petersburg to Sofia, the gigantic Eastern European region is known for its many start-up centres, which draw on a well-educated population, low costs and a host of other advantages. More

first person

Digital-age take on exclusive clubs

09 August 2021

There are few things more thrilling than belonging to an exclusive club, but in a city like Hong Kong, waiting lists are often long and prices are high to enter these esteemed spaces. More

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Hard sell for bubbly start-up

02 August 2021

As drinkers seek healthy tipples, spiked sparkling drinks have emerged as a trend in the food and beverage world as they offer the same bubbly mouthful as beer or sparkling wine but have much lower calorie levels. Riding on their growing popularity, Hong Kong brand BubbleMe offers a zero-sugar, antioxidant-rich, low-calorie hard seltzer. More

market spotlight

Technology hubs prove their worth

27 July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has fast-forwarded technology-driven transformation across the globe and many commentators have said since much technology work can be done anywhere geographically, technology hubs are declining in importance. More

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Tropical tipple comes home

19 July 2021

A favourite sundowner in tropical climates, gin has long been a staple in Hong Kong liquor cabinets and a common cocktail ingredient. Typically imported from leading producers such as the United Kingdom and India, the spirit now has bespoke Hong Kong-based producers such as Two Moons Distillery. More

life & style

AI gives winning edge

16 July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic upended almost every line of business throughout the world, with few being more hard-hit than tourism and hospitality. Earnings slumped for hotels and associated services, including booking applications. More

market spotlight

IoT first-mover eyes GBA market

13 July 2021

As technology advances, so does the development of healthcare services. In recent years, the Hong Kong government has been actively reforming the local healthcare system. The 2019-20 Budget earmarked an additional HK$5 billion for the Hospital Authority (HA) to accelerate the upgrade or acquisition of advanced medical devices and information technology (IT) equipment, to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. More

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Innovation for art’s sake

05 July 2021

Many artists and artwork owners guard pieces from alteration or reproduction but an innovative Hong Kong consultancy is turning this notion on its head and deliberately streamlining the process of producing edited reproductions. More

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