There were show "teething problems" but France's top lingerie and fabrics fairs provided a positive backdrop for up-to-the-minute Hong Kong designs and fabrics, as the events moved to Paris from Lyon this year. "Moisture management" and "metal micro fibres" were phrases to conjure with during Hong Kong presentations.... ( full story )
Shanghai's home appliance sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of more than 10% over the next three years to reach Rmb40 billion by 2010. That's mainly down to the growth of large stores in the suburbs as part of the developing World Expo rail extension.... ( full story )
Yitian Holiday Plaza, the largest shopping mall in Shenzhen with an investment of almost US$200 million, opened for business in August. Large selections of upmarket brands are on display, providing an exceptional sales opportunity for Hong Kong brands.... ( full story )
From pre-moistened wipes to dental and veterinary nursing care - the Japanese market for pet products and services is going into overdrive. Hong Kong firms with the right expertise could find good connections at the upcoming pet fair in Yokohama.... ( full story )
Social networking giant Facebook has subscriptions from over a quarter of Canada's population, but attempts to leverage the enormous database have so far been problematic. Online marketing and security firms have a challenge.... ( full story )
