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New EU Law Designates Accessibility Requirements for Certain Products Used by Consumers

14 June 2019

Certain types of products that are used by consumers, being made in or imported into the European Union, will be subject to a new set of requirements regarding their accessibility for use by persons with disabilities. A new EU law, published on 7 June 2019, sets forth these requirements and the obligations they impose on manufacturers and importers of goods for sale on the EU market. More

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Textile Industry Sees Need to Increase Movement Towards Circular Economy

28 May 2019

Until recently, the European Commission had been mainly focusing on targeting plastic waste. Now, however, it has shifted some of its focus on the fashion industry and the move away from the typical linear economy model of “take-make-waste”. More

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Chinese Consumers Go Bespoke (2): Custom Furniture Offers Space Solutions

20 March 2019

The higher the household income, the higher the proportion of Chinese consumers have purchased bespoke products, with the portion of those having ordered custom furniture reached 52%. Sam Ke, president of Suofeiya Home Collection, spoke about the latest trends in the mainland custom-furniture market, consumer demands and preferences. More

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Positive Move for Fitness

09 November 2018

The “body positive” fitness classes now offered in places in Hong Kong are about the enjoyment of exercise – not changing one’s body shape. More

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All-natural Deodorant Hits Sweet Spot

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

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HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair

05 November 2018

The 10th edition of HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair 2019 will be themed for maximum impact. The Brand Name Gallery will highlight premium products from prestige brands from near and far. More

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High-end Escapes for the Price-conscious

29 October 2018

Hong Kong may be an affluent city but residents still look for a great deal when booking a break. More

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Cheers to Craft Beers

18 October 2018

The craft beer industry is on the ascent in Hong Kong, as evidenced by the number of new local beer brands showcased at this year’s Beertopia festival in October. More

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Candy for Grown-ups Proves Hit

15 October 2018

When Josh Resnik took his girlfriend Rosie O’Neill on their third date to see Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, they bemoaned the fact that kids seemed to have all the fun when it came to candy. More

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Children’s Wear Creator Sets up at Home Base

12 October 2018

Many small and medium-sized enterprises established in Hong Kong test the local market first before going global. More

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