BEAUTY

08 November 2019

A medical aesthetics platform delivered via a social and mobile app, Charmfidence is challenging misconceptions about cosmetic surgery by providing better access to information. More

Tech & Innovation

Treating sub-optimal health

23 September 2019

Born from a desire to improve the healthcare experience, LifeHub addresses the root causes of common lifestyle conditions such as stress, fatigue, low immunity and poor sleep – symptoms that many high-flying executives and office workers have alike. More

Tech & Innovation

Where beauty meets sustainability

17 September 2019

Luxury products and sustainability might not seem to belong on the same shelf but French cosmetics start-up La Bouche Rouge has found strong demand for its eco-friendly lines, including a healthy interest in Hong Kong. More

Market Opportunities

New take on duty-free retail

09 September 2019

Korean duty-free brand The Shilla hopes to redefine the travel retail experience inside Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) after introducing its series of Beauty&You concept store last year, allowing customers to mix and match combinations of cosmetics and perfume with fashion and accessories. More

Entrepreneurship

A feast for the senses

09 August 2019

Hong Kong is well known as a paradise for gourmets and the gastronomic world is set for its annual assembly, when food industry players from across the globe converge on the city for the HKTDC Food Expo 2019. More

HKTDC Updates

Style Hong Kong Pavilion – Changchun

22 July 2019

The China-Northeast Asia Expo in Changchun is an exhibition combining trade promotion (business-to-business – B2B) and on-site retail (business-to-consumer − B2C) into one event. More

Tech & Innovation

Entrepreneur spots niche in men’s skincare

12 July 2019

Inspired by Vitruvius, a Roman architect with revolutionary ideas about proportions, balance and beauty, Vitruvian Man was established in 2018 after founder Vivian Lau – with a background in pharmaceuticals – received requests from male friends for skincare advice. More

Entrepreneurship

Beauty-products maker puts world first

29 April 2019

The Davines Group – a hair- and skin-care products maker based in Parma, northern Italy – puts environmental sustainability at the centre of its business. More

hktdc research

Operators of Unlicensed Cosmetic Medical Services Targetted in Government Crackdown

03 July 2017

Operators of unlicensed or otherwise illegal cosmetic medical services are to be targetted as part of a new government crackdown. More

hktdc research

Brisk demand for beauty services in China

04 July 2013

The beauty industry is witnessing rapid growth on the Chinese mainland. The Ministry of Commerce projects that the total turnover of beauty and hair salons will grow at 15% a year during the “12th Five-Year Plan” period. Presently beauty parlours mainly cater to women customers. However, men also feel the need to look neat and pleasant as part of business etiquette. This study aims to understand the development potential and direction of the industry for the reference of Hong Kong companies. More

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