MARKET SPOTLIGHT

market spotlight

Innovators in Hong Kong come in all shapes and sizes, but they all see the city as an ideal place to launch their businesses.

11 December 2018

Technological innovation comes in many flavours and requires a wide variety of talents, delegates at the 19th Hong Kong Forum in early December learnt. More

Topics: Hong Kong, start-ups, Biotech

Start-up Brings Genomics Services to Asia

Gene scans which let everyone lead healthier lives come at an affordable price.

04 December 2018

Everyone reading this is the product of genes plus environment – genes specify many traits, such as height, while the environment influences the result. More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Hong Kong, big data, Biotech

Open Trade Critical for Growth

Transport and logistics conference delegates stress the importance of connectivity and technology.

28 November 2018

Connectivity and, in turn, open trade are keys to global growth, according to a prominent speaker at this year’s Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC) in Hong Kong. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, asian logistics and maritime conference, logistics

Fintech Start-up Bridges Cash Gap

As cross-border online purchases gain momentum, a Hong Kong fintech firm helps SMEs gather enough operating capital to seize opportunities.

21 November 2018

As demand among global consumers for cross-border online purchases continues to grow exponentially, Qupital – a fintech firm based in Hong Kong which helps businesses raise cash against unpaid invoices – has expanded its services to help local e-commerce merchants and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financial loans and advances through its trade-finance platform. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Technology, Hong Kong, China, e-tailing, start-ups

Fortune Favours the Adaptable

Fast-changing customer demand means rapid response has become a key requirement for the logistics industry.

13 November 2018

Flexibility, speedy service, a focus on customer requirements and willingness to embrace new technologies are the keys to success in the logistics and shipping industries. More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, North America, start-ups, AI

Japan Urged to Think Hong Kong

Business leaders in Tokyo hear a compelling case to strengthen their already strong ties with the city.

07 November 2018

Historically the first-mover in Asia’s economic transformation, Japan has long been a leading business partner for Hong Kong. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, Japan, hktdc products & services, think global think hong kong

Duller Droids Conquer Californian Robo-Expo

Mechanoids have made real headway into high-tech manufacturing, digital diagnostics and roles thought too dull for humanfolk.

30 October 2018

Although self-driving cars and delivery drones may be grabbing pretty much all the headlines, there are other, less glamorous, autonomous vehicles that have quietly transformed a number of commercial and industrial sectors. More

Topics: USA, Hong Kong, Artificial Intelligence, driving

AI Transformation Surges Ahead

The disruptive family of artificial intelligence technologies has moved decisively on to roads and into factories, offices and homes.

23 October 2018

Discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) often turn into face-offs between the pros – who come up with pithy quotes of the “knowledge is power” or “data is the new oil” variety – and the cons who point to job losses and the danger of Terminator machines. More

Topics: Computer & Peripherals, Hong Kong, AI, automation

Foreign Fare Wows Moscow Consumers at Food Expo

Adventurous Russian gourmets look to Asian cuisine as sanctions crimp exports from the West.

16 October 2018

This year's Taste of Moscow event saw the chill of Western trade embargoes briefly lift as globally sourced gourmet delights and local restaurateurs jostled for the attention of munch-minded Muscovites in a four-day culinary cavalcade.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Russia, Hong Kong, trade fair, trade and investment regulations

‘In Style’ Showcase Draws Interest in Vietnam

Hong Kong’s top ASEAN trading partner hears about the wealth of services the city has to offer.

09 October 2018

Rapidly growing Vietnam now means much more to Hong Kong than being the home of pho, a destination for long-weekend breaks and a low-cost production base. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Bay Area, Belt and Road initiative

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