HONG KONG means business

5 JUNE 2019

MARKET SPOTLIGHT Diversity rules among start-ups Entrepreneur Day featured delivery bots, virtual interior design showrooms and much more. Diversity is a key to success for enterprises ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to giant corporations and entire economies; and Hong Kong’s start-up scene shows the city has diversity in spades. More US Trade US tariffs on goods from Mainland China rise to 25% The Office of the United States Trade Representative has issued an official notice increasing the additional tariff currently in place on US$200 billion worth of goods imported from Mainland China (List 3 goods) from 10% to 25%, with effect from 10 May. FIRST PERSON City retains IPO lead New-economy firms have a strong showing in fresh first-quarter listings on the Hong Kong bourse. INSIDE CHINA Volatile trade field needs nimble players As the mainland-US dispute escalates and expands, a US lawyer specialising in customs-related issues advises businesses to be prepared as the issues may not be resolved quickly. HEADS-UP HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair The King of KamCha will brew up cups as Hong Kong hosts a feast of food and home exhibitions. VENTURE HONG KONG Start-ups at medical cutting edge Innovative tools from three Hong Kong entrepreneurs are fast-tracking diagnosis for dangerous diseases. LIFE & STYLE Anyone for gin? As sales continue to soar globally a boutique brand from Stuttgart is making inroads into the Hong Kong and Asian markets. UPCOMING EVENTS 12 June Seminar on “Brexit: Is the UK Still a Gateway for Hong Kong Exports to... 12 June Hengqin: Exploring Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Opportunities 13 June Seminar on “Opportunities for Hong Kong Companies Under the Outline... FIND AN EVENT   MULTIMEDIA SEE THIS Food for thought: A Belt and Road recipe HEAR THIS A Melting Pot for East-meets-West Marketing MORE MULTIMEDIA   RESEARCH China’s Toys and Games Market (2): Consumer Preferences HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair Survey Spring 2019: A Brighter... Accessing the ASEAN Consumer Market: Toys and Games (Distribution Channels) MORE RESEARCH