WATCHES

02 November 2022

Hong Kong businesses are known for their flexibility and adaptability. A family-owned factory, now in its second generation, has faced constant challenges since the current owner took over the operation, so it took the decision to actively diversify. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Watch industry buys time

13 September 2022

A revival in consumer buying power and a move to online shopping are the key trends in the timepiece business going forward, according to a recent industry survey. More

HKTDC Updates

Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair

15 August 2022

Clock in and experience a world of business opportunities at the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair! This year’s event presents an array of complete watches and clocks, parts and components, machinery, equipment, packaging and wearable tech expertise. The fair also features the Intelligence Hub, Hong Kong International Watch Forum, seminars, product launches and a daily watch parade. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Revitalising a traditional craft

07 March 2022

Faced with the challenge of growing its business following the COVID-19 pandemic, a well-established Hong Kong watchstrap maker realised it had to use the right channels to go out into overseas markets, in addition to providing quality products that people want to buy. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Local brand comes home

17 February 2022

Sales of consumer goods such as watches and clothing serve as a gauge for the economy. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic made consumers cautious, but now, as markets begin to recover, Hong Kong watch brand Glitzy Owl, which initially rolled out in Japan and Taiwan last year, is setting sights on its home market. More

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The rise and rise of smart apps, 3-D printers and e-tailing: the Spring 2014 Hong Kong Electronics Fair Survey

16 May 2014

Steady growth of the electronics market is expected to continue throughout 2014, as the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets drives the sales of audio-visual products, accessories and wearable electronics. Falling costs have opened up both the commercial and domestic markets to 3D printers, while the increasing global popularity of e-tailing has boosted electronics sales, particularly for medium-priced items. More

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France 2014: the truly Gallic style Hong Kong embraces

03 January 2014

Unlike emerging markets that are receptive to most fairly priced products, buyers in the mature markets, such as France have much more sophisticated requirements. How far a Hong Kong exporter can embrace France’s art of living into their offerings and adapt to the buyers’ ever-changing buying habits will determine how successfully they can compete in the French market. More

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France 2014: How the Hong Kong-Paris partnership is conquering Asia

23 December 2013

Many Hong Kong traders view French businesses solely as OEM clients, with few thinking to establish more innovative arrangements. Given the fact that there are already several high-profile examples of successful Hong Kong-Paris partnerships, the Hong Kong business community would be well-advised to bear in mind the potential for joint ventures, IPOs and brand promotions. More

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Changing times for Mainland watch demand – survey of eight cities (Executive Summary)

07 February 2013

Middle-income consumers in the Chinese mainland are now more ready to splurge on mid- to high-end personal items such as watches. Though there is no lack of well-known local and foreign brands in the mainland watch market and competition is intense, consumers have the impression that Hong Kong watch brands are trendy in style and design and meet their requirements for fashion and personal tastes, particularly on the part of the younger generation. More

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