MARKET SPOTLIGHT

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

Innovative testing service leverages technology

Watching exporters struggle with certification and testing, this entrepreneur offers a one-stop platform.

02 April 2019

Exports have always been a main sector of Hong Kong and require a range of services – such as auditing, inspection, safety testing and supply-chain management – to ensure product quality meets international standards and destination-market regulations. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, start-ups, Cross border E-commerce

Manufacturers urged to consider Russia, ASEAN

HKTDC economists suggest Hong Kong producers diversify geographically to boost exports.

26 March 2019

Hong Kong manufacturers looking to diversify their operations could consider the Russian Far East or the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as attractive investment destinations, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) economists said when announcing the Council’s Export Index for the first quarter of 2019. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Russia, Hong Kong, machinery, Clothing and Accessories

Digital marketing Internet winner

Firm finds HKTDC’s MarketingPulse an ideal platform for reaching clients.

18 March 2019

The Internet has developed rapidly, from the "rice-water TV" of early days to "the machine does not leave the hand" now. More

Topics: Media, Hong Kong, MarketingPulse, digital marketing

Jewellers go digital

An insightful forum examines the impact of new tech on jewellery design, manufacturing and retail.

12 March 2019

Industry experts came together at a forum at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show to discuss how technology is changing the jewellery industry – including design, manufacturing, marketing and retail aspects – and what the trends indicate for the next decade. More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, jewellery

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