VENTURE HONG KONG

A Hong Kong-run solution seeks to address banking pain points for small businesses.

10 January 2019

When you are looking to build a disruptive business, start from the premise of solving a “pain point” experienced by users of traditional players in that sector – so says Hong Kong-based entrepreneur David Rosa, co-founder of local financial services disruptor Neat, who did not have to look further than the banking sector. More

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

Jolly Christmas for Exporters

Cash registers ring over the festive season, but the jingle is mainly digital.

03 January 2019

Cash registers jingled healthily for retailers in many of the countries importing goods from Hong Kong over the Christmas shopping period, with one big change from previous years – the bells were digital. More

Topics: Gifts & Premiums, Hong Kong, digital marketing, retail

Bumper Year for Exporters

Sales to emerging markets in Europe jump 34% in the first 10 months of 2018.

27 December 2018

Hong Kong exporters have achieved a bumper year in 2018, with total exports rising 9.8% year on year to HK$3.45 trillion (US$441 billion) for the first 10 months of this year. More

Topics: Hong Kong, trade, HKTDC Products and Services

Japanese-Brazilian Fusion Spreads Wings

Brother-sister duo set up their family (and dog) friendly concept restaurant in Hong Kong before taking it to their home country, France.

20 December 2018

For the people of Hong Kong and now Paris, restaurateurs Alex and Laura Offe are putting on a party. And in their spirit of generous hospitality, everyone is invited. More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, local food, Hospitality

Eyewear Maker Comes Straight to Customer

An optical product maker offers glasses tailored to fit customers’ lifestyle and facial contours from its O2O flagship in Hong Kong.

13 December 2018

Designer eyewear from high-end European and American brands is de rigueur in Hong Kong – but now shoppers have a local option, Khromis, which has a flagship store in Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan. More

Topics: Eyewear, Hong Kong, optical fair

Re-birth for Comprehensive Baby-products Store

Two sisters set up an outlet for mums and babes after their employer shuts down, leaving a gap in the market.

06 December 2018

Sisters Arati Limbu and Anuradha Limbu Chettri shared a job they loved in Hong Kong’s baby-goods retail sector, notching up more than 30 years of experience between them. More

Topics: Baby Products, Hong Kong, e-tailing, retail

Business Booms for Corporate Investigator

Established in Hong Kong just before its handover to China, a business information investigation service provider was perfectly placed for the mainland IPO flood.

29 November 2018

Twenty-two years ago, the city was buzzing with anticipation as the transfer of sovereignty drew near. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, investment

Patent Rejuvenator Launches at BIPAsia

IPHatch encourages start-ups to be creative and use patented technologies to expand their business.

22 November 2018

Innovation is much more than just coming up with smart ideas; these ideas must become plans and the plans turn into viable products and services. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, trade fair

Hi-tech Platform Matches Mamas to Helpers

Homemakers and helpers find the training and hiring process tough; this start-up reaches out to the FDH community to ease the pain.

15 November 2018

Hiring domestic helpers is a challenging task for homemakers in Hong Kong. Potential employers review information supplied by agents, then need to line up to interview a prospective helper. More

Topics: Philippines, Hong Kong, start-ups, Internet Services

All-natural Deodorant Hits Sweet Spot

Cruelty-free and vegan, Hong Kong’s first toxin-free deodorant, Zero Yet 100, has hit upon a niche market.

08 November 2018

In a hot, humid and sweat-inducing city like Hong Kong, deodorant is a must-have – but residents-turned-deodorant entrepreneurs Sheetal Avlani and Anita Patel were dissatisfied with the array of products on the market. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, start-ups, consumer trends

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