MARKET SPOTLIGHT

market spotlight

Cute characters go global through Licensing Show

This pioneering designer finds that allocating rights is a winning business model.

13 August 2019

Two of the character families created by Hong Kong company Gee Kingdom – Mikoko & Nikolas and Adorable Dogs – have won the hearts of European, South American, Chinese and Southeast Asian clients with its cute and approachable appearance. More

Topics: Licensing, Hong Kong, start-ups, licensing show

Bookworms flex muscles

The Sports and Leisure Expo ran in tandem with the recent Book Fair, drawing enthusiastic crowds.

06 August 2019

The third HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a close last month. More

Topics: Sports Goods, Hong Kong, sports

Small country, big dreams

Impressing the audience with its moonshot, Israel joins a star-studded line-up of writers, publishers and personalities presenting at the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair 2019.

30 July 2019

The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair wrapped up on Tuesday, 23 July, having drawn nearly 1 million visitors to browse through the books and related materials which the exhibitors offered; a wide range of thematic events and presentations also proved a drawcard. More

Topics: Association & Government, Books & Printed Items, Israel, Hong Kong, Innovation and Tech, Bookshop

Innovation beckons publishers

Leading producers in the industry explore how to meet the needs of the ‘Netflix generation’.

23 July 2019

The publishing industry faces massive challenges and opportunities as sales of printed works decline while digital offerings grow explosively. More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Media, Hong Kong, Bookshop

Mysterious worlds revealed at Book Fair

High-profile science fiction and fantasy authors from across the globe will speak about their craft at this year’s event.

16 July 2019

The annual summer literary extravaganza, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, enters its 30th edition in 2019 and is expected to draw 686 exhibitors from 39 countries and territories. More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Hong Kong, Bookshop

Taiwan gears for 5G roll-out

The island has high hopes that high-speed mobile protocols will boost local tech industries and reboot smartphone sales.

09 July 2019

At present, 5G mobile networks are in various stages of development in nearly every industrialised nation. More

Topics: Telecommunications, Technology, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Innovation and Tech, start-ups

Bold buys vote of confidence in toy retailers

The ambition and investment plans of UK retail toy outlets’ new owners suggest high-street Armageddon may yet be averted.

03 July 2019

The global toy retail market continues to find itself in a protracted period of change and reinvention, with many vendors struggling to stay abreast of the frequent changes to consumer behaviour. More

Topics: Toys & Games, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, interactive games

US fintech firm keeps clients close

A high concentration of asset managers was the deciding factor in this firm’s decision to set up its Asia-Pacific base in Hong Kong.

25 June 2019

On a Friday afternoon in mid-May in the Enfusion Hong Kong office, Bob Feng, Director of APAC Business at the firm, enthusiastically rings a brass bell to announce that another client has been successfully brought onboard.More

Topics: USA, Hong Kong, start-ups, Fintech

Middle East, North Africa present attractive markets

Much of the original Silk Road ran through this region, which is rapidly making a comeback.

18 June 2019

The dynamic and rapidly growing Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region constitutes a vital component of the Belt and Road Initiative, reviving the ancient Silk Road trade route.More

Topics: Association & Government, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, logistics

Choking pollution inspires innovative mask

Having successfully sold their inhaled air-cleaning device in the French market, these entrepreneurs have found a warm welcome in Asia.

11 June 2019

Key prerequisites for a start-up include a strong partnership and a fresh perspective; the founders of innovative pollution-screening mask maker Boutique R-PUR are fine examples of this.More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Medical Supplies & Medicine, France, Hong Kong, start-ups, health

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