Gifts

For hundreds of thousands of suppliers and buyers looking to continue with business despite COVID-19-induced travel restrictions, a convenient solution is at hand.

The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting businesses globally, having caused the cancellation or postponement of over 630 trade fairs and exhibitions worldwide.

The 20th Hong Kong International Stationery Fair offers a platform for exhibitors and potential buyers to meet as the global market for stationery products continues to grow solidly with strong demand for diverse product categories, from personal consumption items to gifts, school supplies and business applications.

Innovation and technology in general, and smart cities in particular, were high on the agenda in April as exhibitors and buyers from all over the world flocked to Hong Kong to take part in seven fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in the peak season for expos.

Home is where the heart is and often where the wallet is as well; spending on furniture, homeware and related items is soaring, with Mainland China growing especially strongly.

Led by sales in Hong Kong, auction house Sotheby’s has wrapped up its best year in Asia.