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Hong Kong-Europe biotech ties strengthen

From Pasteurisation in France to X-rays and Aspirin in Germany, Europe has been a source of much medical innovation and the trend shows no sign of letting up, as a team of medical professionals found out last month.
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Think Business, Think Hong Kong returns to Europe

A key player in the European Union and vital link between the continent’s Germanic north and Romantic south, France and its glittering capital Paris are always on the agenda for anyone dealing with the EU.

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Think Business, Think Hong Kong campaign in Paris

France has had a long, constructive relationship with Hong Kong. To further strengthen bilateral ties, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) chose Paris as the first destination outside of Asia for its Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) campaign, following the end of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

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Hong Kong draws talent

Since its founding as a trading port nearly two centuries ago, Hong Kong has been a magnet for entrepreneurs from as near as Guangzhou to as far as South America, and everywhere in between.

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Paving way for global launches

Firms in Mainland China are rapidly moving to expand abroad and regulatory, market and technological changes are paving the way for them.

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Financing journey to net zero

Ireland was historically a farming country, and agriculture remains an important industry there though financial services, especially fintech, have since come to the fore. Conversely Hong Kong went from trade to manufacturing before becoming a global financial services centre.

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Folding baby chair wins plaudits

Hong Kong brand Bombol has launched a light foldable baby booster seat which has won numerous international awards and received orders from five-star hotels and high-end restaurants.

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Digital closets iron-out garment logistics

To introduce a technology brand well established in Europe, but new to Asia, Martino Criveller, Company Director, Passo Avanti Limited, made use of the shop window provided by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) trade fairs.

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Virtual nurse finds takers in UK

Boasting the longest life expectancy in the world, Hong Kong generates strong demand for medical and health services and products. Hong Kong company Enlighten developed a wireless home-care system to ensure elderly people could easily call for assistance. With the help of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's (HKTDC) Transformation Sandbox (T-box) programme, they successfully expanded into the UK market.

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Bespoke tailor London bound

Fashion-conscious office workers in Central, Hong Kong, have long turned to IL Sarto Tailor – a local specialty tailor focussing on Italian-style, custom-made suits – for such sartorial needs. Yet, the fallout from the pandemic meant many face-to-face meetings were shelved and working from home became routine. Office workers no longer needed to dress to the nines in order to meet customers, which abruptly halved IL Sarto’s business. The brand adapted immediately: in addition to focusing on wedding suits, and launching casual and women's clothing lines, the tailor also plans to open a store in the United Kingdom to capitalise on demand there for tailor-made clothing, particularly in London.

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Building a better tomorrow

Food and fashion fulfil people’s fundamental needs – something that’s recognised by Hong Kong-based innovation platform The Mills Fabrica, which is focused on cultivating start-ups engaged in these two fields.

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Watch company expands its horizons

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.

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Opportunity awaits in Hong Kong

As businesses in the United Kingdom seek new growth areas, Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and innovation centre is seen as an ideal platform to help them expand.

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Healthcare start-up hits a high note

A serial entrepreneur based in Hong Kong for more than 20 years, France-born Sophie Martineau set up her medical supplies business Aquila Healthcare under the brand AquilaVIE in 2020. The launch was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks rapidly outpaced supply.

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The wisdom of the vine

The diverse world of wine ranges from ancient producers such as Georgia to newcomers such as Myanmar – and the nature and heritage of wine-related products is equally diverse.

Food & BeveragesEvent Organizatio...Hong KongItaly

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