START-UPS

18 November 2021

The world’s move from an industrial economy to one based on innovation brings a need to streamline trading in intellectual property (IP) – the oil of the post-industrial realm. More

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Coming clean on beauty

15 November 2021

Beauty is big business in Hong Kong, with beauty and personal care revenue reaching US$1.95 billion in 2021, according to Statista. But consumers’ needs are evolving and great marketing and glossy packaging for beauty products are no longer always enough to seal the deal. More

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Concrete-jungle farmers

07 March 2022

Agriculture may not be the first thing to come to mind when considering industries in the very urban Hong Kong, but one start-up is turning to a smart device that lets users experience the joy of growing food in the comfort of their homes. More

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Cancer clinic comes home

16 February 2022

Aurora Tele-Oncology (ATO) hopes to light up recovery prospects for cancer patients through what is believed to be Hong Kong’s first oncology telemedicine platform, where they can seek advice from specialists online. More

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Green solutions

03 November 2021

Anyone scanning information on environmental issues will notice a ream of problems – from climate change to plastic pollution – often with little attention to solutions. Plugging this solution gap, Eco Expo Asia last week showcased a wide variety of efforts to improve the global and local environments. More

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Diagnosis at a distance

29 October 2021

A Hong Kong start-up is seeking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enable the diagnostic methods of both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to be applied on smartphones, hoping to benefit as many patients and health professionals as possible. More

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Smart delivery

22 October 2021

Zeek is not your conventional logistics company – forgoing warehouses and vehicles, the Hong Kong start-up provides on-demand delivery services reaching recipients in as little as half an hour, thanks to a massive team of 15,000 couriers recruited through a smart application. More

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Busting breast cancer

15 October 2021

This story is a part of the Hong Kong Means Business “Powered by HSBC – Bridging the GBA” series. More

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Start-ups boom in hub city

11 October 2021

With all the key features of a start-up hub – including accessibility, world-class universities and a deep talent pool – Hong Kong is a magnet for entrepreneurs, boosting the number of start-ups in the city to a fresh record. More

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Bright future for ‘can do’ city

07 October 2021

Delivering her annual Policy Address for 2021, themed “Building a Bright Future Together”, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam underlined Hong Kong’s role as a gateway between the rapidly digitising Mainland China and the world. More

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