TECH & INNOVATION

Technology showcase opens for business

The HKTDC’s autumn fairs highlighting the latest innovations ran in the physical-digital EXHIBITION+ format, attracting 9,800 on-site visitors.

19 October 2022

Events showcasing electronic and communications appliances and components have long been a staple for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). This year, the HKTDC combined its five autumn technology fairs events into a single exhibition, running in a hybrid physical and online format, that underscored Hong Kong’s emergence as a growing innovation and technology hub.More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Information Technology, Hong Kong, ict, start-ups

Energy boost raises fertilisation prospects

An innovative Hong Kong start-up is giving women a better chance of conceiving by pepping up ageing eggs.

07 October 2022

A professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established a firm, EggLogics Limited (EggLogics), that has developed patented technology to increase the success rate for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) through egg “recharging”, bringing new hope to families troubled by fertility problems.More

Topics: Medical & Healthcare Services, Hong Kong, start-ups, MedTech

Cloud lining for supply chain disruptions

An Israel-based SaaS system developer is drawing on investment from Hong Kong to expand in the region as hardware sourcing difficulties boost demand.

29 September 2022

Supply-chain disruptions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated control measures severely disrupted computer hardware production, creating strong demand for cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.More

Topics: Computer & Peripherals, Hong Kong, Middle East, Data Centre, cloud computing

Pandemic brings healthtech innovators to fore

The HKTDC-Hang Seng InnoClub initiative is helping to build up the medical technology infrastructure in Hong Kong.

13 September 2022

Health tech start-ups have shouldered a heavy responsibility in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and are now regarded as important engines to promote the sustainable development of the global economy.More

Topics: Medical & Healthcare Services, Hong Kong, start-ups, Biotech

Decoding viral evolution

Studying the genetic give-and-take between humans and viruses has led to a technology that can greatly accelerate vaccine development.

13 September 2022

A team from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine has developed patent technologies that can help pharmaceutical companies improve vaccine effectiveness of their products and efficiency of developing vaccines. The start-up has already signed cooperation agreements with a number of pharmaceutical companies to co-develop vaccines.More

Topics: Medical Supplies & Medicine, Hong Kong, healthtech, Biotech

CENTRESTAGE sharpens digital edge

As the fashion show’s physical elements return with the easing of COVID restrictions, CENTRESTAGE is also augmenting its virtual offerings.

29 August 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE returns to the spotlight from 9 to 11 September. The three-day event will open to fashion buyers and also the general public, featuring a number of in-person as well as virtual exhibitions, with visitors able to immerse themselves in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) interactive experiences.More

Topics: Design Services, Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Creativity & Lifestyle

Exploring growing licensing opportunities

34 industry experts shared insights with more than 25,000 online viewers at this year’s Asian Licencing Conference.

23 August 2022

A consumer shift towards cultural activities is boosting licensing opportunities in Hong Kong, with the city continuing to develop as a hub for intellectual property (IP)-related businesses.More

Topics: Licensing, Hong Kong, market opportunities, Tech & Innovation

Wealth management for all

A digital investment platform is seeking to bring products traditionally reserved for high-value clients to the entire spectrum of savers.

22 August 2022

Investment should be accessible to everyone – and it should not be a scary process, believes Yenson She, Head of Business Development at Syfe.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, entrepreneurship, Tech & Innovation

Livestreaming goes mainstream

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, FEATUREDT, Creativity & Lifestyle

A new way to promote homemade food

A Hong Kong start-up has developed a platform that improves operational efficiency in getting food delivered to the consumer.

11 August 2022

Bespoke gourmet shops marketing through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are proliferating. Hong Kong start-up Calioo saw the pain points boutique caterers were experiencing – from receiving orders to delivery – and decided to address the issue, developing an online-to-offline (O2O) platform to help them solve problems and increase turnover.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, start-ups, food safety

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