VENTURE HONG KONG

Sun shines on Africa

In sunny regions, solar power is significantly cheaper than any other electricity source, and Africa is set to be one of the primary beneficiaries.

06 February 2020

As the world shifts to green energy, sunny Africa stands to gain as many countries in the region are installing solar power infrastructure and leapfrogging past fossil-fuel generation. More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Hong Kong, Mainland China, green energy, Green Power

BOTTLETOP bags inspire fashion line

A sustainability focused UK brand picks Hong Kong as it begins its push into Asia.

30 January 2020

BOTTLETOP, the United Kingdom-based luxury sustainable fashion brand with a global celebrity following, has made its Asian debut with a boutique in Hong Kong. More

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

Digital emotional rescue

A third-generation Hong Kong toymaker wins kudos for using IP to put his business on the high-tech track.

23 January 2020

Managing intellectual property (IP) is an important facet of start-up development. Mood Aware Environment (MAE) and Upmood co-founder Charles Lo took part in IPHatch Hong Kong 2019.More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Sports Goods, Hong Kong, health, sports

Fresh boosts for Hong Kong SMEs

The government is taking further measures to help businesses rise to challenges.

16 January 2020

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong face unprecedented challenges, but revolutionary progress in technology and China’s keystone projects – the Belt and Road Initiative and Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area – present many equally unprecedented opportunities. More

Topics: Association & Government, Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong, Mainland China, trade, brand consultant

Match made in heaven

A multinational giant has found perfect Israeli technology partners through Hong Kong.

09 January 2020

In search of smart city-related network technology solutions, Japanese technology giant NEC joined a Hong Kong business mission to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in September 2018 and found Israel the promised land for start-ups that deliver. More

Topics: Information Technology, Israel, Hong Kong, start-ups, Innovation and Tech

Masterpieces go digital

A Hong Kong-based fintech aims to disrupt the fine-art marketplace.

02 January 2020

Epsilon ArtShare is an app-based digital auction platform that combines the latest fintech developments with the business model of traditional auction houses and art investment funds. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, Fintech

Exporters look to Africa

Greenfield markets beckon manufacturers as geopolitical forces reshape traders’ globe.

19 December 2019

As geopolitical forces reset the global economy, adaptable Hong Kong businesses are finding promise in the greenfield markets of East Africa, the thriving Southeast Asian nations and Mainland China’s high-spending senior citizens. More

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

Designed for business success

A purpose-designed office space and creative ecosystem made for designers, by designers, has opened in the centre of Hong Kong.

12 December 2019

T.H.E Design – “Technology, Humanity, Environment” – was co-founded by father and son architects Winston Shu – Principal of Integrated Design Associates (IDA) – and Alex Shu. More

Topics: Design Services, Architecture & Planning, Hong Kong, design, Architecture

Cyberstreet comes to Main Street

A Hong Kong acquisition propels this Australian retail network provider into Asia.

05 December 2019

In a show of confidence for the Hong Kong market, the rising star of Australia’s retail technology industry, Fusion Factory, announced last month the acquisition of Hong Kong-based company Purecomm. More

Topics: Information Technology, Hong Kong, e-commerce

CEPA boon for services in Hong Kong

Professions, construction, entertainment industries gain greater access to massive market in Mainland China.

28 November 2019

As Hong Kong’s world-renowned service industries seek to expand beyond the city, some of the most fertile ground is just to the north – in Mainland China, especially the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. More

Topics: Association & Government, Legal Services, Hong Kong, Mainland China, cepa, Bay Area

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