TECH & INNOVATION

Decoding viral evolution

Studying the genetic give-and-take between humans and viruses has led to a technology that can greatly accelerate vaccine development.

13 September 2022

A team from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine has developed patent technologies that can help pharmaceutical companies improve vaccine effectiveness of their products and efficiency of developing vaccines. The start-up has already signed cooperation agreements with a number of pharmaceutical companies to co-develop vaccines.More

Topics: Medical Supplies & Medicine, Hong Kong, healthtech, Biotech

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

Exploring growing licensing opportunities

34 industry experts shared insights with more than 25,000 online viewers at this year’s Asian Licencing Conference.

23 August 2022

A consumer shift towards cultural activities is boosting licensing opportunities in Hong Kong, with the city continuing to develop as a hub for intellectual property (IP)-related businesses.More

Topics: Licensing, Hong Kong, market opportunities, Tech & Innovation

Wealth management for all

A digital investment platform is seeking to bring products traditionally reserved for high-value clients to the entire spectrum of savers.

22 August 2022

Investment should be accessible to everyone – and it should not be a scary process, believes Yenson She, Head of Business Development at Syfe.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, entrepreneurship, Tech & Innovation

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

A new way to promote homemade food

A Hong Kong start-up has developed a platform that improves operational efficiency in getting food delivered to the consumer.

11 August 2022

Bespoke gourmet shops marketing through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are proliferating. Hong Kong start-up Calioo saw the pain points boutique caterers were experiencing – from receiving orders to delivery – and decided to address the issue, developing an online-to-offline (O2O) platform to help them solve problems and increase turnover.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, start-ups, food safety

A new play on pork

Plugging a gap in the fast-growing meat substitute market won this start-up a place in the HKTDC’s entrepreneurship development programme.

10 August 2022

As the shift to vegetarian diets becomes more deeply rooted in Hong Kong, local start-ups are seizing the opportunity to develop new food technologies. Hong Kong start-up Good Food Technologies has developed a plant-based pork substitute made from konjac (a root vegetable widely cultivated in Asia), coconut oil and soyabeans. The firm's first round of financing attracted HK$12 million (US$1.53 million) which will be used to build new production facilities, develop retail capabilities and grow beyond Hong Kong.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, sustainability, Success Stories

Adjusting to the next era of work

Workforces being split between the office and home has become a fixture in many companies, even as COVID-19 control measures ease.

08 August 2022

As the government loosens COVID-19 restrictions and more employees in Hong Kong return to the office, it seems the hybrid working model is here to stay. Within many organisations, the workforce remains still remains split between office-based colleagues and staff working remotely – a hybrid arrangement that is new to most businesses. Sandra Henke, Group Head of People & Culture at recruitment specialist Hays, explains how companies can make it work, ensuring employees remain happy, productive and safe.More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong, Tech & Innovation, e-business

The art of finding the deal

A start-up platform is taking the hard work out of searching for credit and debit card offers.

01 August 2022

From buy-one-get-one-free Michelin-starred meals to 30% discounts at top retail outlets, credit cards offer plenty of attractive deals – yet many consumers remain unaware of them. Realising that many deals go unnoticed by consumers, former investment banker turned entrepreneur David B. Wang was inspired to set up krip, a personalised credit card deal platform, which launched this May.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, Tech & Innovation, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

EXHIBITION+ model brings world to Hong Kong

More than 20,000 buyers seize global opportunities online and offline as the HKTDC brings seven trade fairs under a hybrid umbrella event.

28 July 2022

As the exhibitions industry moves through its third year of working amid COVID-19 restrictions, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has fine-tuned its online-physical hybrid exhibition model, rolling it out in time for its spring-summer events this year.More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Event Organisation, Hong Kong, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Tech & Innovation

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