MARKET SPOTLIGHT

Choking pollution inspires innovative mask

Having successfully sold their inhaled air-cleaning device in the French market, these entrepreneurs have found a warm welcome in Asia.

11 June 2019

Key prerequisites for a start-up include a strong partnership and a fresh perspective; the founders of innovative pollution-screening mask maker Boutique R-PUR are fine examples of this.More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Medical Supplies & Medicine, France, Hong Kong, start-ups, health

Cutting-edge smart-city firm picks Hong Kong

A wireless mesh developer that operates across the world found the city ticks all the right boxes as the site for its global headquarters.

04 June 2019

“Our business is international but the location for our headquarters is strategic,” Anywhere Networks CEO Winfred Fan said when explaining why the technology company decided to establish its base in Hong Kong. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, networking

Diversity rules among start-ups

Entrepreneur Day featured delivery bots, virtual interior design showrooms and much more.

28 May 2019

Diversity is a key to success for enterprises ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to giant corporations and entire economies; and Hong Kong’s start-up scene shows the city has diversity in spades.More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Hong Kong, start-ups, Artificial Intelligence

Fairs draw buyers from across globe

Overseas participants generate an estimated HK$1.3b in income for Hong Kong.

21 May 2019

Innovation and technology in general, and smart cities in particular, were high on the agenda in April as exhibitors and buyers from all over the world flocked to Hong Kong to take part in seven fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in the peak season for expos. More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, Innovation and Tech, electronics fair

Hands-on entrepreneurs in focus

Entrepreneur Day participants are encouraged to tackle problems in clothing, food, housing and transport.

15 May 2019

The term “start-up” often brings to mind a team of engineers devising the next big thing in such abstract areas as fintech or blockchain but the start-up innovation field is limitless and many start-ups develop hands-on solutions which impact our daily lives. More

Topics: Hong Kong, Innovation & Tech, start-ups

Home products have the smarts

Southeast Asian countries make their presence felt as both suppliers and markets at household-focused fairs.

07 May 2019

Houseware product and service providers are eager to ensure their products are future-proof as the smart home rapidly switches from concept to reality, as shown by the offerings at the 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the concurrent 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair. More

Topics: Household Products, Hong Kong, household goods, home appliances

Fashion-conscious shoppers turn green

Smart, eco-conscious entrepreneurs are putting a new spin on one of Hong Kong’s traditional industries: the garment business.

30 April 2019

The founders of ethical start-ups producing clothes and accessories with a lighter environmental footprint may be inspired by their own beliefs – but they’re also catering to consumer demand. More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Eyewear, Hong Kong, eco-friendly fashion, start-ups

Electronics world turns ‘smart’

Innovators use fairs to show how their cutting-edge technologies can create smart cities and smart living.

24 April 2019

“Smart” was the word du jour at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) twin innovation showpieces in April – the 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and HKTDC International ICT Expo. More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Information Technology, Hong Kong, ict, consumer electronics

Australia set to open gates for Hong Kong

FTA between commodities giant and trading hub will remove uncertainties for traders on both sides.

16 April 2019

Hong Kong and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Agreement on 26 March which will enter into force after the two governments complete their respective internal procedures. More

Topics: Australia, Hong Kong, cross-border e-commerce, e-commerce

Hunt is on for InnoStars

Our Hong Kong Foundation puts innovation in spotlight with awards recognising high-achievers.

09 April 2019

The Our Hong Kong Foundation, noting the need for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to develop a long-term strategy and take a holistic approach in driving innovation and technology, made several recommendations in its landmark report on the issue. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, Home-grown Innovations

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