LIFE & STYLE

Authors who write true-to-life historical books told Book Fair visitors what leads them to commit thoughts to paper.

06 August 2021

Bestowing high praise on historians and biographers, British author Oscar Wilde said: “Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.” And renowned American science fiction writer Robert Heinlein once said: “A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future”.More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Russia, Israel, Bookshop

Jewels glitter in open window

Hong Kong talents show their creativity as two jewellery shows adopt a hybrid physical-online format.

30 July 2021

Measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic have closed many doors across the world but windows remain open, letting light shine through. And this week the light has sparkled on gems, gold and silver as Hong Kong hosted twin jewellery shows.More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, jewellery

K-wave surfs stream

A Korean entertainment giant finds viewers are switching to OTT and streaming as the pandemic reshapes the media market.

23 July 2021

Move over cinemas — at least for now. The latest trend in film watching is through the Internet.More

Topics: Film & Audio-Visual Production, Korea, Republic Of, Hong Kong, filmart, entertainment

AI gives winning edge

A hotel booking service provider finds its tight focus on technology gives it an advantage over traditionally minded rivals.

16 July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic upended almost every line of business throughout the world, with few being more hard-hit than tourism and hospitality. Earnings slumped for hotels and associated services, including booking applications.More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Israel, Hong Kong, start-ups, e-commerce

Pearl open for jewellery trade

A treasure trove is set to open as two major international jewellery shows kick off in Hong Kong.

09 July 2021

Dubbed “the Pearl of the Orient”, Hong Kong has long been a global centre for jewellery and gem trade, where the glitter of diamonds and the sparkle of gold have not only withstood the test of time, but also that of COVID-19.More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, e-business, jewellery design

Global sustainability network for start-ups

Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong can join a thriving innovation ecosystem by plugging into the worldwide UpLink network.

18 June 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic has moved health to the top of everyone’s agenda, sustainable development — which is conducive to a healthy environment — is gaining traction.More

Topics: Association & Government, Swaziland, Slovenia, start-ups, Green Tech

Guangdong in the palm of your hand

A one-stop solution for investors and traders seeking to do business in the Greater Bay Area.

11 June 2021

Half a century ago overseas visitors to Hong Kong could take trips to ridges in the northern New Territories, where they would stand and look across the hazy forested hills into the mystery territory of Guangdong.More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong, Mainland China, trade, Greater Bay Area

Linking up with UK textile hub

Leading Hong Kong trade bodies partner with the Leeds city region virtually to review opportunities in the global textiles market.

28 May 2021

Although in‑person seminars and trade events are still difficult to deliver under many of the prevailing COVID-19 containment measures, the need for manufacturers, end users and supply chain management personnel to interact and coordinate may never have been greater.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, fashion

Fashion boosts digital profile

Première Vision Paris goes big on environment and Mainland Chinese fashion in its first fully digital incarnation.

21 May 2021

Première Vision lays claim to being a world-leading fashion trade fair organiser.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Event Organisation, France, Mainland China, fashion, e-business

Bespoke launch for life

Spotting a niche market for personalised baby and child products, two French expatriates launched an online boutique in Hong Kong.

14 May 2021

Babies head a long list of firsts – first bath, first tooth, first word, first day at school.More

Topics: Baby Products, France, Hong Kong, start-ups, e-business

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