TRADE FAIR

Industry players are increasingly adding “smart” features to their electronic devices in order to capitalise on the continuing popularity of smartphones and tablets. And falling 3D printer and printing material costs are set to transform the sector. Respondents at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2013 (Autumn Edition) forecast the electronics market will enjoy steady growth in 2014, with personal electronics, accessories and audio-visual equipment set to enjoy the highest sales growth. More

Asia remains the best prospect for businesses in the gifts and premium sector, although, even here, production and sourcing costs look set to rise. According to many of the largely optimistic buyers and exhibitors at the 2013 HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, this year the accent is very much on hi-tech solutions and eco-friendly offerings. More

The Electronics Fair 2013 (Spring Edition) saw attendees optimistic about the coming year, as industry players are largely optimistic about developments across the majority of the world’s markets. This upbeat outlook is partly due to the robust sales of smartphones and tablets, with a fall in the retail prices of both expected to boost demand. The star performer, though, is likely to be audio-visual equipment, largely seen as set to enjoy the highest sales growth in 2013. More

Some 800 exhibitors and buyers were polled in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show survey from 5 to 7 March 2013. Both groups are largely positive on their sales this year. The median rate of growth is 15% for those expecting an increase More