WESTERN EUROPE

03 December 2022

Food and fashion fulfil people’s fundamental needs – something that’s recognised by Hong Kong-based innovation platform The Mills Fabrica, which is focused on cultivating start-ups engaged in these two fields. More

Tech & Innovation

Watch company expands its horizons

02 November 2022

Hong Kong businesses are known for their flexibility and adaptability. A family-owned factory, now in its second generation, has faced constant challenges since the current owner took over the operation, so it took the decision to actively diversify. More

Market Opportunities

Opportunity awaits in Hong Kong

28 October 2022

As businesses in the United Kingdom seek new growth areas, Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and innovation centre is seen as an ideal platform to help them expand.

Creativity & Lifestyle

Healthcare start-up hits a high note

21 October 2022

A serial entrepreneur based in Hong Kong for more than 20 years, France-born Sophie Martineau set up her medical supplies business Aquila Healthcare under the brand AquilaVIE in 2020. The launch was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks rapidly outpaced supply. More

Market Opportunities

The wisdom of the vine

09 September 2022

The diverse world of wine ranges from ancient producers such as Georgia to newcomers such as Myanmar – and the nature and heritage of wine-related products is equally diverse. More

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Commission Launches Infringement Proceedings Against UK for Breach of Northern Ireland Protocol

22 June 2022

On 15 June 2022, the European Commission launched infringement proceedings against the United Kingdom with regard to significant parts of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (“the Protocol”). According to the Commission, the UK’s failure to comply with the Protocol – despite numerous calls from the EU – is a clear breach of international law. More

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New UK Legislation Announced to Unilaterally Change Northern Ireland Protocol

01 June 2022

The UK's foreign secretary Liz Truss has delivered an oral statement to the UK Parliament, in which she announced the UK’s intention to introduce legislation in the coming weeks to make (unilateral) amendments to the Northern Ireland Protocol, while also stating that the UK’s preference remains a negotiated solution with the EU. Should the amendments be adopted, this could trigger a trade war with the EU. More

Tech & Innovation

Big data brings machine earning

06 May 2022

Two years ago, Big Data & AI World was the last trade show welcoming visitors to the ExCel exhibition and convention centre prior to the United Kingdom succumbing to its first COVID-19 lockdown. The ensuing period proved to be an exciting one in terms of digital transformation, with more and more businesses going online throughout the course of the outbreak. More

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Hong Kong-UK Business Incubation: Fashion and Food Tech

06 April 2022

The Covid‑19 outbreak provided not only a wake‑up call for global manufacturers, brands and traders to re‑consider their supply chain strategies, but it also opened a new window of opportunities for start-ups to contribute to the process. This article shows how a Hong Kong-UK collaboration can facilitate the incubation of techstyle and food tech start-ups. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Fashion foursome weaves magic

11 March 2022

When budding Hong Kong fashion designer Charlotte Ng met three fellow creatives at an industry event, little did she know the chance encounter would result in a business partnership. More

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