CREATIVITY & LIFESTYLE

Building a deeper partnership

The HKTDC’s leaders have made Japan their first port of call as Hong Kong begins to re-engineer itself following the pandemic.

11 October 2022

Hong Kong and Japan have a had long and fruitful business relationship. In addition to their mutual strengths in areas such as electronics and information technology, much of the recent business between the two places has focused on food, beverages and crafts.More

Topics: Association & Government, Hong Kong, Japan, trade, FeatureGBA

Fine art meets fashion

A Hong Kong fashion industry veteran is turning works of art into elegant garments with the help of the HKTDC.

08 October 2022

Founded by a senior fashion designer in Hong Kong, Moonone Collection Limited has expanded into overseas markets and helped to nurture a new generation of clothes designers through cross-border cooperation with multinational artists.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Design Services, Hong Kong, fashion, design

Distiller crafts feline gin

A start-up has found a ready market for bespoke spirits in Hong Kong and is already expanding overseas.

27 September 2022

Lunar New Year tables carry many traditional delicacies – chicken, candied tangerine, dumplings and spring rolls just to name a few. A Hong Kong start-up wants to add another element to the mix – gin.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, beverages, start-ups

High fashion goes sustainable

Environmental concerns and the impact of new technologies on the fashion industry were both in focus at this year’s CENTRESTAGE.

21 September 2022

Digital transformation and a shift to sustainable operations are developments that are impacting most industries across the world – and fashion is no exception. This was amply demonstrated at the 2022 edition of Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE.More

Topics: Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, fashion, sustainability

Watch industry buys time

Reviving consumer sentiment is boosting prospects for the timepiece sector, with more companies now exploring digital outlets.

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

Topics: Watches & Clocks, Hong Kong, watches, e-business

Modern twist on traditional craftsmanship

A renowned Japanese cabinetmaker is using Hong Kong as the springboard in its drive to take traditional Sendai craftsmanship into Asia.

05 September 2022

Monmaya, which at 150 years old is the last wooden cabinetmaker of its kind in Sendai, Japan, opened a physical store in Happy Valley at the end of last year, hoping to use Hong Kong as a springboard to expand its business across Asia and beyond. This video shows the company’s craftsmen at work.More

Topics: Household Products, Hong Kong, Japan, Creativity & Lifestyle, household goods

CENTRESTAGE sharpens digital edge

As the fashion show’s physical elements return with the easing of COVID restrictions, CENTRESTAGE is also augmenting its virtual offerings.

29 August 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE returns to the spotlight from 9 to 11 September. The three-day event will open to fashion buyers and also the general public, featuring a number of in-person as well as virtual exhibitions, with visitors able to immerse themselves in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) interactive experiences.More

Topics: Design Services, Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Creativity & Lifestyle

Livestreaming goes mainstream

The pandemic and social media have driven profound changes in sales channels, as seen at the HKTDC’s jewellery and shopping fairs.

19 August 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the eighth HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest concluded successfully early this month.More

Topics: Jewellery, Household Products, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, Tech & Innovation

Custom glassware maker scores win

The HKTDC’s T-box programme has helped a homeware and glass art specialist reset its distribution channels following COVID-19.

18 August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted bricks-and-mortar retail businesses but provided new opportunities for Hong Kong start-up AEfolio Limited, which expanded its online presence to offer its customisable homeware and artisan glassware pieces.More

Topics: Design Services, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, art

Book Fair heralds bumper summer

The HKTDC’s annual signature public event attracted 850,000 visitors, auguring well for the upcoming run of summer exhibitions.

02 August 2022

A strong showing at the 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair in July has cheered organisers, who now expect good attendances and robust business at its string of summer shows, led by the ever-popular Food Expo.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Jewellery, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, jewellery

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