START-UPS

02 June 2022

As industry in Mainland China moves up the value chain and Hong Kong’s gateway role updates in tandem, cultural and creative enterprises are becoming increasingly important, particularly for young people starting out in their careers. More

Entrepreneurship

Traditional herbs battle dementia

24 May 2022

The growing prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the global aging population prompted a neuroscience research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to find a way to prevent and treat these debilitating diseases. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Some like it haute

23 May 2022

Hong Kong is renowned for bespoke tailoring, with many using a tailor for office wardrobes or formalwear. After more than 20 years of tailoring for men, Frederieke van Doorn was keen to begin offering tailored pieces for women. She established her luxury fashion brand, Frey, in September 2021 and has already opened a boutique on Queen’s Road Central on Hong Kong Island. The brand has an off-the-rack range, which offers everything from shirt dresses to trench jackets, in addition to bespoke tailored garments. More

Tech & Innovation

Always at your service

28 March 2022

Digital marketplace platform Toby offers services ranging from dance lessons and physiotherapy to cleaning and home renovation. Established in 2016, it currently has nearly a million users across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and hosts more than 80,000 businesses and service providers. More

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PAKISTAN: Incentives Package for IT Sector, Freelancers Approved

15 March 2022

Pakistan has announced a number of incentives for businesses, investors and freelancers in information technology/information technology enabled services (IT/ITES), according to the country’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication’s 22 February 2022 statement. More

Tech & Innovation

Concrete-jungle farmers

07 March 2022

Agriculture may not be the first thing to come to mind when considering industries in the very urban Hong Kong, but one start-up is turning to a smart device that lets users experience the joy of growing food in the comfort of their homes. More

Tech & Innovation

Reinventing design of business

07 March 2022

The word “design” often brings to mind luxury or decoration. More

Tech & Innovation

Self-driven scoops scour waters

25 February 2022

Plastic pollution in oceans, rivers, harbours and lakes has become a hot-button issue around the world, including in Hong Kong where most people live and work near waterways and see the problem every day. More

Tech & Innovation

Cancer clinic comes home

16 February 2022

Aurora Tele-Oncology (ATO) hopes to light up recovery prospects for cancer patients through what is believed to be Hong Kong’s first oncology telemedicine platform, where they can seek advice from specialists online. More

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ASEAN E-commerce: The Aggregator Business Model, an Exit Option for E-commerce Businesses

25 January 2022

As e-commerce continues to grow amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the surge in both the number and growth potential of third-party vendors on major e-commerce platforms has led to the rise of “e-commerce aggregators” – companies that acquire successful small e-commerce businesses. HKTDC Research sat down with J.J. Chai, co-founder and CEO of Rainforest, to find out more about the opportunities that aggregators present to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Southeast Asia. More

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