HONG KONG

15 September 2021

Ireland is the only European country that has managed to post positive economic growth during the first year of the global coronavirus pandemic, its GDP increasing by an enviable 3.4% in 2020. This interview sets out how the Irish business community is ready for more dynamic collaboration with Hong Kong entrepreneurs in the post-pandemic future. More

inside china

Smart healthcare goes fast-forward

15 September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and moves to fight and adapt to the disease have accelerated development in many technologies, including the sector at the forefront of the COVID fight – healthcare. More

hktdc research

HKTDC Export Index 3Q21: Threat of Covid-19 Variants Triggers Decline in Exporter Confidence Over the Near Term

14 September 2021

The HKTDC Export Index dropped by 9.7 points to 39.0 in 3Q21, an indication that growing market uncertainties triggered by the Covid-19 variants may be undermining the confidence of Hong Kong exporters in the near term. More

hktdc research

Historical Data of HKTDC Export Index

14 September 2021

The historical data of HKTDC Export Index by industry and by market, Offshore Trade Index, Trade Value Index, Employment Index and Procurement Index since 2Q06 is available for viewing and comparison. More

hktdc research

Containment Couture: Infection-proofing Fashion

13 September 2021

Hong Kong’s fashion industry has faced several challenges in recent years, including the US-China trade frictions and the threat of the coronavirus when many fashion brands cut or cancelled orders in a bid to stay afloat. Consumers have adapted to the new market realities by re-evaluating their priorities, prompting the industry to undergo marked changes. More

first person

Launch-pad for planet

13 September 2021

As start-ups and small businesses proliferate and seek finance while investors look for better returns on capital, a space has opened up for equity management solutions that help unlisted firms issue and manage shares. More

heads-up

Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair

13 September 2021

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair presents the ultimate trading platform for the medical supplies and healthcare industries. Product zones include the debut Epidemic Prevention & Control along with Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation & Elderly Care, Startup Zone and World of Health & Wellness. More

hktdc research

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

hktdc research

Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong Jointly Launch Wealth Management Connect

10 September 2021

The Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was launched at an online ceremony on 10 September. The scheme enables residents in Hong Kong, Macao and nine cities in Guangdong Province to carry out cross-boundary investment in wealth management products distributed by banks in the GBA. More

hktdc research

Guangdong Simplifies Approval Procedures for Hong Kong- and Macao-Registered Traditional Chinese Medicines

10 September 2021

Guangdong recently announced the simplification of registration approval procedures for Hong Kong- and Macao-registered traditional proprietary Chinese medicines intended for external use. The simplified procedures, which came into effect from 27 August, are intended to promote the integrated development of traditional Chinese medicine in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. More

Page of 462