CREATIVITY & LIFESTYLE

New fitness concept gains ground

Pandemic-driven changes to the fitness and real-estate industries have created a demand for more compact workout spaces.

04 November 2022

Two of the many issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting control measures were limited opportunities for exercise, especially indoors, and idle space in commercial buildings. Hong Kong entrepreneur Dinesh Nihalchand has come up with what he believes is a future-proof solution for the fitness business that offers contactless personal training while optimising under-utilised real-estate assets at the same time.More

Topics: Real Estate Services, Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, health, property

Rethinking the way we learn

A Hong Kong organisation is taking the lead on transforming education, moving towards lifelong, digital learning.

26 October 2022

Many people regard modern universities, with their four-year degree courses followed by mortarboard-clad graduations, as almost as quaint and outdated as the mortarboard itself (it was derived from the headgear mediaeval cathedral builders used to carry mortar up to the towers they were creating).More

Topics: Education & Training, Hong Kong, education, EdTech

Healthcare start-up hits a high note

A medical supply company launched in response to the pandemic found Hong Kong to be the perfect base to grow into a global business.

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

Topics: Medical Supplies & Medicine, Hong Kong, Western Europe, health, medicine

Building a deeper partnership

The HKTDC’s leaders have made Japan their first port of call as Hong Kong begins to re-engineer itself following the pandemic.

11 October 2022

Hong Kong and Japan have a had long and fruitful business relationship. In addition to their mutual strengths in areas such as electronics and information technology, much of the recent business between the two places has focused on food, beverages and crafts.More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, Japan, trade, FeatureGBA

Fine art meets fashion

A Hong Kong fashion industry veteran is turning works of art into elegant garments with the help of the HKTDC.

08 October 2022

Founded by a senior fashion designer in Hong Kong, Moonone Collection Limited has expanded into overseas markets and helped to nurture a new generation of clothes designers through cross-border cooperation with multinational artists.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Design Services, Hong Kong, fashion, design

Distiller crafts feline gin

A start-up has found a ready market for bespoke spirits in Hong Kong and is already expanding overseas.

27 September 2022

Lunar New Year tables carry many traditional delicacies – chicken, candied tangerine, dumplings and spring rolls just to name a few. A Hong Kong start-up wants to add another element to the mix – gin.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, beverages, start-ups

High fashion goes sustainable

Environmental concerns and the impact of new technologies on the fashion industry were both in focus at this year’s CENTRESTAGE.

21 September 2022

Digital transformation and a shift to sustainable operations are developments that are impacting most industries across the world – and fashion is no exception. This was amply demonstrated at the 2022 edition of Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, fashion, sustainability

Watch industry buys time

Reviving consumer sentiment is boosting prospects for the timepiece sector, with more companies now exploring digital outlets.

13 September 2022

A revival in consumer buying power and a move to online shopping are the key trends in the timepiece business going forward, according to a recent industry survey.More

Topics: Watches & Clocks, Hong Kong, FEATUREDT, watches

Modern twist on traditional craftsmanship

A renowned Japanese cabinetmaker is using Hong Kong as the springboard in its drive to take traditional Sendai craftsmanship into Asia.

05 September 2022

Monmaya, which at 150 years old is the last wooden cabinetmaker of its kind in Sendai, Japan, opened a physical store in Happy Valley at the end of last year, hoping to use Hong Kong as a springboard to expand its business across Asia and beyond. This video shows the company’s craftsmen at work.More

Topics: Household Products, Hong Kong, Japan, Creativity & Lifestyle, household goods

CENTRESTAGE sharpens digital edge

As the fashion show’s physical elements return with the easing of COVID restrictions, CENTRESTAGE is also augmenting its virtual offerings.

29 August 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE returns to the spotlight from 9 to 11 September. The three-day event will open to fashion buyers and also the general public, featuring a number of in-person as well as virtual exhibitions, with visitors able to immerse themselves in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) interactive experiences.More

Topics: Design Services, Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Creativity & Lifestyle

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