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1. Cute and collectible are licensing keys
- report from Licensing Asia 2009, Tokyo
Hong Kong licensing opportunities were on display among major brands, including Marvel and Sony. Cute incentives and collectibles were favoured items.
6 Nov 2009
2. ASEAN, China attract Hong Kong-bound licensors
- report from Brand Licensing Europe 2009, London
ASEAN's elimination of inter-trade tariffs from 2010 is attracting UK brand licensors to Hong Kong. Visitors at the UK's major licensing event speak of increasing brand distribution in ASEAN and China.
16 Oct 2009
3. Branded Seoul in China
The South Korean brand, Hi Seoul, recently found its way into the Yiwu International Trade City in Zhejiang, with the opening of the Seoul Brands Commodity Hall. South Korean goods are now readily available in China.
9 Oct 2009
4. Scenic city bought on brands
The spending pattern of consumers in Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi and a place known for its scenically-inspiring topography, is vastly different from that in the economically developed coastal regions; there's a penchant for established brands.
18 Sept 2009
5. Multiplicity of brands in Mainland cities
Leading international brands are moving from the larger to the second- and third-tier cities, setting up markets of infinite potential.
14 Aug 2009
6. Hong Kong brand wizardry in demand
Hong Kong designer Freeman Lau has put Watsons on the map on the Mainland and is working on giving other brands a lift.
24 July 2009
7. "Colour doctors" bring Mainland design to life
"Colour doctors" are increasingly sought after on the Chinese mainland. The scope of their work is also steadily expanding from personal image design and shopping guidance to fashion and interior design, window display and advertising artwork.
6 March 2009
8. Longer view of business
- report from Spring Fair International 2009, Birmingham
Hong Kong exhibitors promoted their goods at the UK's major product show, but didn't expect immediate sales, aiming at offering quality for longer term orders. British buyers' favourites showed heavy footfalls.
20 Feb 2009
9. Haining leather designs emerge from OBM
After 14 years, the China Leather Market in Haining, Zhejiang has evolved from processing international brands (original brand manufacturing or OBM) to creating its own designs. Styles and materials speak to innovation, research and development.
13 Feb 2009
10. Middle East consumer market shows resilience
- report from Style Hong Kong Expo, Dubai
Hong Kong companies stand to gain from Middle East consumer goods markets that show considerable resilience to the global economic crisis. The region's retailers have made progress and Hong Kong fashion, lighting and nanotech firms reported plenty of interest from buyers.
16 Jan 2009
11. Dog and cat fight for supremacy in Asian licensing
- report from Licensing Asia 2008, Tokyo
Huge character labels Snoopy and Hello Kitty are locked in battle to come out on top in the lucrative Asian licensing market. The scramble to stimulate sales in harder times provided the challenge for license holders and prospective investors alike at Japan's major licensing event.
28 Nov 2008
12. China market in the franchise spotlight
- report from Franchising & Licensing Asia 2008, Singapore
China is rapidly becoming a must-visit market for international franchisors, with many being advised at Singapore's leading franchise and licensing event to focus on specific Mainland sectors and cities. Hong Kong franchisors saw the event as a boon to their growing businesses.
7 Nov 2008
13. Creative Hong Kong goes to London
Hong Kong's internationally-renowned designers visited London to celebrate "9707", an event to celebrate Hong Kong's 10th anniversary after reunification, along with a maturing reputation for design. The occasion pinpointed opportunities for Hong Kong designer brands in the UK.
27 June 2008
14. Hong Kong's licensing shop window highlighted at US show
- report from Licensing International Expo 2008, New York
Hong Kong's licensing show next week (2 to 4 July) was a highlight at the New York licensing jamboree, where the territory's companies displayed locally-developed characters and "green" goods. Entertainment was the biggest single category at the US event.
27 June 2008
15. Hong Kong animates Mainland licensing market
Hong Kong's animation and comics licensing industry is stepping up co-operation with its Chinese mainland counterpart. With its leading edge in character licensing, Hong Kong can form partnerships with Mainland companies to tap huge market opportunities.
20 June 2008
16. Hong Kong design influence in London's "China moment"
Hong Kong has an unmistakable influence in a high profile design festival devoted to China's major cities, says a co-curator of China Design Now. The four-month-long event is the first-ever in the UK to show off the Mainland's emerging sophistication in design.
28 March 2008
17. Asia's presence felt at UK design fest
- report from London Design Festival, 2007
Asian delegates and visitors were up 20% in number this year for the London design jamboree, among them officials from Beijing and Shanghai. They went to view the best of the festival's design, which covered a vast spectrum.
5 Oct 2007
18. Hong Kong's franchisers test Southeast Asian waters
- report from Franchise & Licensing Asia 2007, Singapore
The bigger Singapore franchise and licensing show this year attracted some go-ahead Hong Kong franchisers keen to open up Southeast Asian markets. At the same time, US-originated Gloria Jean's Coffees is heading for Hong Kong.
5 Oct 2007
19. HSBC Mexico City office design award sets standards
Architecture and design for offices in Mexico City say much about a company's prospects - and image is to the forefront. HSBC's office design award gives an indication of where the market is going.
7 Sept 2007
20. Asian markets on a roll for licensed goods
- report from Licensing 2007 International, New York
Japan, India and the Chinese mainland are among the fastest growing markets for licensed product sales - partially reflected in the move by toy giant Hasbro to base an Asian business development manager in Hong Kong. Mainland and Hong Kong properties emerge.
17 July 2007
 
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