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This leading bank is in prime position to help firms tap into the Greater Bay Area.

12 January 2022

Innovation and technology is taking the world into a new era, opening up fresh opportunities in the upcoming economic powerhouse: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). For companies setting their sights on this vibrant region, a range of support is at hand in Hong Kong. Among them is global banking giant HSBC’s US$1.13 billion “GBA+ Technology Fund”, and US$700 million “GBA+ Healthcare Fund”, which provide flexible financing support for new-economy companies in the region.More

Topics: Banking Services, Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, Mainland China, banking, investment

‘Dual circulation’ boosts outlook

Many businesses operating in the GBA expect the new economic strategy to expand their returns.

06 January 2022

Under the “dual circulation” economic strategy of Mainland China, first announced in May last year, policy makers place more emphasis on the domestic market as momentum supports exports.More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Banking Services, Hong Kong, Mainland China, banking, GBA

Revitalising a traditional craft

The last watchband maker in Hong Kong is seeking to boost the industry by expanding into overseas markets.

30 December 2021

Faced with the challenge of growing its business following the COVID-19 pandemic, a well-established Hong Kong watchstrap maker realised it had to use the right channels to go out into overseas markets, in addition to providing quality products that people want to buy.More

Topics: Watches & Clocks, Hong Kong, watches, T-Box

Direct from the source

Establishing a branch in Japan was a boon for a Hong Kong importer as COVID-19 disrupted supply chains.

23 December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted established sourcing and transport channels, leading many Hong Kong firms to change their sourcing tactics.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, e-business, food

Exporters cautious amid logistics snags

The HKTDC forecasts an 8% expansion in Hong Kong’s exports in 2022 following a 25% increase in 2021 as COVID-19 keeps the world economy under pressure.

17 December 2021

Exporters based in Hong Kong remain cautious when looking ahead to 2022 as supply chain snags continue to weigh on prospects, leading a switch from a “just-in-time” mindset to “just-in-case”, allowing more time for delivery and a build-up of buffer inventory to compensate for production delays.More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, trade

Banking on innovation

Hang Seng Bank and the HKTDC are co-creating InnoClub to build a sustainable ecosystem for start-ups and SMEs.

10 December 2021

Start-ups come in all shapes and sizes and operate across every conceivable industry, and so have a plethora of needs to take themselves forward. Surveys conducted among entrepreneurs show they do indeed have some common needs, including streamlined financing and business management consulting services.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Banking Services, Hong Kong, start-ups, finance

Health hub made to order

Hong Kong and the GBA are ideally placed to serve as a global centre for biotech and healthtech development.

01 December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and lightning-fast development of vaccines, as well as coordinated global efforts to slow the spread of the disease, emphasised the need for a unified effort to combat health threats.More

Topics: Medical & Healthcare Services, Medical Supplies & Medicine, Hong Kong, Mainland China, MedTech, Biotech

GBA entrepreneurs bullish

Biotechs lead the hopefuls as start-ups in the massive, fast-growing region expect healthy returns.

24 November 2021

Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Macao and the neighbouring nine Guangdong centres which comprise the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are expecting a stellar performance over the next three years.More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, start-ups, GBA

High-tech fairs promote innovation

Hybrid exhibition format brings ample opportunities for buyers, sellers and entrepreneurs.

10 November 2021

Autumn brought more than falling leaves in Hong Kong this year as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted a collection of technology-focused fairs.More

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

Sea change for logistics world

A hybrid online-and-offline event helps industry players plot a new course.

04 November 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic is putting the logistics system across the world under unprecedented pressure, facilities such as airports and container terminals are uniquely challenged when it comes to adapting to new realities.More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference

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