HONG KONG MEANS BUSINESS

22 NOVEMBER 2017

MARKET SPOTLIGHT A Steady Course towards New Horizons Hong Kong’s shipping industry appears on course for calmer waters following global turbulence in the sector. Profits are returning for Hong Kong-based operators after the worst downturn in 30 years, according to the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.  More HEADS-UP Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference Don’t miss the region’s leading event for the logistics and maritime industry, happening in Hong Kong in November. VENTURE HONG KONG Lighting up Asia’s World City The region’s booming cities are fertile playground for customised lighting specialist Illumination Physics. INSIDE CHINA Weaving Profits amid Global Slowdown Fewer international buyers at Shanghai textile show fail to dent gains in mainland business. FIRST PERSON Career Balancing Act Businesses big and small benefit from hiring employees seeking flexible hours, says recruitment agency FLEXImums. LIFE & STYLE Run for a Healthy Life Cooler weather is inspiring thousands of Hongkongers to lace up their running shoes and head for the hills and highways. UPCOMING EVENTS 27 Nov SME Management Workshop on "Explore New Market Opportunity" 28 Nov China Business Workshop on "Capitalising on Guangdong Free Trade Zone... 29 Nov New Marketing Trends Workshop on "Digital Marketing Inside Out: Data is... FIND AN EVENT   MULTIMEDIA SEE THIS Belt and Road Smart Design: Philippines’ City of Pearl HEAR THIS Start-up Launchpad MORE MULTIMEDIA   RESEARCH Brighter Light at Home: The Autumn 2017 Hong Kong International Lighting... Cashing In on China’s Upgraded Food and Wine Preferences The Middle Class Consumer Markets in ASEAN: Hong Kong Opportunities (... MORE RESEARCH