MARKET SPOTLIGHT

Talent-scouting was the hardest part in this entrepreneur’s drive to turn concept into reality.

15 January 2019

Start-ups work from the ground up and even if they have sound investor backing, they are bound to suffer hard times before tasting success. More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, start-ups, consumer electronics

Russian Christmas Shoppers Turn Practical

The overall level of Christmas spend in 2017 and 2018 stayed constant at about US$225 each but consumers seek durable necessities, such as smartphones and tablets.

08 January 2019

While, on the surface, it would seem that Christmas spending has plateaued in Russia – with the 2018 per-consumer spend of US$225 almost identical to that of 2017 – the figures alone do not reflect the underlying change in buying patterns. More

Topics: Gifts & Premiums, Hong Kong, gifts, retail

Finance Goes High-tech

The 2019 Asian Financial Forum focuses on innovation, launching the new FinTech Showcase.

02 January 2019

Finance has been a pillar of Hong Kong’s economy for many years – visitors are always impressed by the glass towers of the Bank of China, HSBC and Bank of East Asia buildings which dominate the Central skyline. More

Topics: Banking Services, Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, asian financial forum, Online banking

‘Glass Pipeline’ for Logistics Customers

In an industry known for jumbled communications, this solution tracks goods from the factory to the outlet.

24 December 2018

The fragmented and out-of-date information and communications technology used in the logistics industry, and efforts to rectify it, are common themes at industry forums, such as the Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Information Technology, Hong Kong, Innovation and Tech, transport

Innovative Creators Show their Mettle

Talents at DesignInspire show that quality design is about much more than just looking good.

18 December 2018

Design is much more than a function shunted off to “creative” departments or relegated to the bottom of agendas at business meetings. More

Topics: Design Services, Hong Kong, DesignInspire, design

Forum Puts High-tech in Spotlight

Innovators in Hong Kong come in all shapes and sizes, but they all see the city as an ideal place to launch their businesses.

11 December 2018

Technological innovation comes in many flavours and requires a wide variety of talents, delegates at the 19th Hong Kong Forum in early December learnt. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, Biotech

Start-up Brings Genomics Services to Asia

Gene scans which let everyone lead healthier lives come at an affordable price.

04 December 2018

Everyone reading this is the product of genes plus environment – genes specify many traits, such as height, while the environment influences the result. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, big data, Biotech

Open Trade Critical for Growth

Transport and logistics conference delegates stress the importance of connectivity and technology.

28 November 2018

Connectivity and, in turn, open trade are keys to global growth, according to a prominent speaker at this year’s Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC) in Hong Kong. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, asian logistics and maritime conference, logistics

Fintech Start-up Bridges Cash Gap

As cross-border online purchases gain momentum, a Hong Kong fintech firm helps SMEs gather enough operating capital to seize opportunities.

21 November 2018

As demand among global consumers for cross-border online purchases continues to grow exponentially, Qupital – a fintech firm based in Hong Kong which helps businesses raise cash against unpaid invoices – has expanded its services to help local e-commerce merchants and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financial loans and advances through its trade-finance platform. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Technology, Hong Kong, Mainland China, e-tailing, start-ups

Fortune Favours the Adaptable

Fast-changing customer demand means rapid response has become a key requirement for the logistics industry.

13 November 2018

Flexibility, speedy service, a focus on customer requirements and willingness to embrace new technologies are the keys to success in the logistics and shipping industries. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, North America, start-ups, AI

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