VENTURE HONG KONG

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Cartoon characters project ‘charging spirit’

A home-grown phone-powering brand is taking the fast track.

14 November 2019

Cartoon characters can instil positive energy in their fans, as is the case with Charging Buddies. This 100% Hong Kong-born character family is charming the licensing market with its bright, affectionate image and pragmatic battery-charging service, lighting up the licensing field with its “charging spirit”. More

Topics: Licensing, Technology, Hong Kong, Mainland China, licensing show, Innovation and Tech

Digitised hand-me-downs

Watching her son rapidly outgrow his outfits, a Hong Kong-based fashion buyer switched to sustainable shopping.

07 November 2019

As a fashion buyer for luxury retailers Lane Crawford and Shanghai Tang in Hong Kong, Sarah Garner was always beautifully dressed – and it followed that her children would be, too.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, eco-friendly fashion, Recycle

Reaping the benefits of digital transformation

A global technology services firm has doubled the size of its Hong Kong regional headquarters as the digital revolution sweeps through Asia.

31 October 2019

As enterprises in Asia adapt to the global digital transformation, United States technology services company Rackspace has strengthened its commitment to Hong Kong in a bid to leverage the “significant” resultant opportunities. More

Topics: Information Technology, USA, Hong Kong, Innovation and Tech

Look before you leap

Businesses are urged to consider long-term investment returns before moving production lines out of Mainland China.

24 October 2019

One option when faced with high import tariffs imposed by the United States is to return high-value manufacturing to Hong Kong, delegates at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's research seminar “Sino-US Trade Dispute − Relocation and Domestic Sales” heard. More

Topics: Association & Government, USA, Hong Kong, Belt and Road, trade

‘Super-connector’ for Digital Silk Road

Consultancy study highlights Hong Kong’s potential to play a key role in new digital economy.

17 October 2019

The current wave of digital transformation is set to bring fundamental changes to society. More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, Belt and Road, start-ups

Timeless bridal couture

This successful Hong Kong-born wedding dress maker has returned to her roots, designing gowns that cross cultures.

10 October 2019

“The one-stop flagship online store will act as Hong Kong’s voice of authority on all things bridal,” Ms Chan said. More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, garments, wedding

Navigating Asia’s yacht market

Hong Kong entrepreneurs have many ‘how I made it’ stories – this one simply dropped anchor and set everyone else sailing.

03 October 2019

Ardent yachtsman Mike Simpson was cruising around Asia when he sailed into Hong Kong’s harbour – and decided to stay. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, sea travel

Hong Kong exporters face challenges

Businesses are urged to look to countries such as Myanmar and Cambodia as the Sino-US conflict bites.

26 September 2019

As the trade dispute between the United States and Mainland China heats up and global economic growth slows, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has again lowered its export forecast, saying the city’s exports will decline 4% by value this year. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Myanmar, Cambodia, transport, logistics

Special measures give boost to SMEs

Hong Kong companies are being offered a wide range of funding and support services as they battle continued headwinds.

19 September 2019

Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing strong headwinds in the face of the ongoing Sino-US trade dispute and a softening in the global economy. More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, sme

Digital globe-hoppers

A US-based travel comparison site found trip-hungry Hong Kong to be the ideal city for its APAC headquarters.

12 September 2019

Transport-hub Hong Kong is an ideal gateway for those wishing to experience the Asia-Pacific region, which is one of the reasons travel-services comparison site KAYAK plumped to base its regional headquarters in the city. More

Topics: Tourism & Hospitality, Hong Kong, start-ups, travel app

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