LIFE & STYLE

life & style

The pandemic and social media have driven profound changes in sales channels, as seen at the HKTDC’s jewellery and shopping fairs.

19 August 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the eighth HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest concluded successfully early this month.More

Topics: Jewellery, Household Products, Hong Kong, jewellery show, retail & distribution

Redefining the meaning of salad

A Hong Kong start-up is delivering an environmentally friendly high-fibre drink that is leading the company towards unicorn status.

12 August 2022

Fresh vegetable and fruit salads are rich in nutrients, but the taste can be bland and the grass-like flavour of some salad leaves is not acceptable to everyone.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, start-ups, Biotech

August fairs bring it home

The HKTDC Food Expo heads a series of home-focused exhibitions that will help householders adapt to the post-COVID reality.

05 August 2022

The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo and HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair will run from 11-15 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The four home-focused fairs, jointly themed "Living a New Style", will present nearly 1,000 exhibitors and feature a wide array of global gourmet foods and various new products.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Household Products, Hong Kong, food, beverages

Gem shows draw global attention

Fully open to public visitors, this year’s HKTDC twin jewellery shows are complemented by the new Simply Shopping Fest.

22 July 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic kept purchasers at home and curtailed international trade, jewellery and gem suppliers turned to developing the domestic and online markets. This year’s hybrid twin jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) cater for recent changes in market focus along with the growing interest in reviving physical events.More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, jewellery, retail

Beverage company bounces back

A Hong Kong tea supplier was on the brink of giving up during the COVID-19 pandemic but has seen a revival in its fortunes.

15 July 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic almost forced Vivian Mak, the founder of MingCha, to give up her 20-year-old tea business.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Mainland China, beverages, e-business

Annual book bonanza is back

This year’s Hong Kong Book Fair will live up to its “History and Literature” theme, running alongside two other major public events.

08 July 2022

This month, one of the Hong Kong’s longest-running and most popular cultural events is officially part of celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – and is also the first major event to open to the general public following the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city.More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Sports Goods, Hong Kong, books, sports

Book Fair brings a world of reading

One of Hong Kong’s leading cultural events, this year’s HKTDC Book Fair is an integral part of the HKSAR’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

30 June 2022

As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) turns 25 and celebrates its silver anniversary, the city is arranging a wide range of festivities. These include one of the city’s most enduring cultural events, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which will run from 20 to 26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, book fair, sports

Slowing the fast-fashion impact

As concerns over sustainability issues grow, the garment industry is looking to shrink its environmental footprint.

17 June 2022

The rise of so-called “fast fashion” over the past two decades enabled consumers to buy a wider range of clothes at low prices, rapidly boosting the fashion industry worldwide – but the fast fashion trend has led to a string of environmental and sustainability concerns.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, fashion, Green Tech

Hong Kong start-ups go global

A local design incubation programme is helping to cultivate talent in the artistic and cultural industries.

10 June 2022

Hong Kong people have an abundance of creativity, which is being manifested as start-ups continue to grow steadily across different sectors. The city has recently seen an enhancement in its incubation programmes and support systems, allowing nascent Hong Kong businesses to flourish.More

Topics: Design Services, Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong, start-ups, design

Creative entrepreneurs unleashed

Talented young people are learning how to turn their artistic and cultural talents into viable businesses.

02 June 2022

As industry in Mainland China moves up the value chain and Hong Kong’s gateway role updates in tandem, cultural and creative enterprises are becoming increasingly important, particularly for young people starting out in their careers.More

Topics: Design Services, Hong Kong, Mainland China, design, start-ups

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