A HKTDC research report looks at how the sector can prepare for global growth.

Chinese medicine eyes export opportunities

Experts explore possible paths ahead at ASGH plenary session.

Health sector adapts to mounting global challenges

Home-grown innovation set for global expansion

Mobility start-up lands major investment

Eieling Technology aims to be a global leader in diagnosing liver health

Hong Kong medtech innovator expands across the world

Braillic is targeting 1,000 procedures using its ArNav system by the end of next year

Hong Kong medtech start-up markets AR-assisted surgery

Libpet Tech’s cutting-edge all-terrain invention can improve quality of life

Expanding mobility for wheelchair users

A clip-on camera provides an audio description of what it captures

Wearable for visually impaired readies for launch

PharmCare’s software helps patients and pharmacies have medication ready when needed

Changing the way pharmacies manage medications

The 10 Start-up Express winners, an entrepreneurship development programme organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), represented diverse sectors, ranging from healthtech and greentech to edutech and mechanical engineering.

10 winners were selected as part of the 2024 cohort of the HKTDC’s Start-up Express programme.

Strong showing by healthtech, greentech start-ups

Antibiotics are critical weapons against bacterial infections, but resistant pathogens have become a severe problem over the past four decades as few new drugs have been developed.

An innovative Hong Kong start-up develops antibiotics effective against drug-resistant pathogens.

Start-up battles resistant bugs

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is attracting attention across the world and there are many moves to integrate the field with western medicine.

Government, industry, academia and research support the application of traditional medicine in modern treatment.

TCM, western medicine blend

According to the 2024 Global Hepatitis Report by the World Health Organization, viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally – resulting in 1.3 million deaths per year and an average of 3,500 lives a day.

Healthtech pioneer launches a 10-million scans drive at the HKTDC’s Asia Summit on Global Health.

Liver campaign aims to extend lives

China’s 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology hub, which will provide new opportunities in healthcare and promote the city as an international health innovation hub.

Health summit and Medical Fair flagship a group of events strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a health innovation hub.

Healthcare Week draws industry players to Hong Kong

Two flagship events, the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), will be held next week, highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths in healthcare.

The third International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 15 to 31 May.

International Healthcare Week promotes health and innovation

 A smart ventilation technology invented by a Hong Kong start-up is set to revolutionise air quality.

From fumes to fresh air

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