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04/01/2025

Can Hong Kong truly bounce back and thrive again? This question has been on everyone’s mind as home prices drop, unemployment rises, and retail struggles persist.
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In this video, we explore groundbreaking insights from academics like Professor Joon Nak Choi (HKUST) and Professor Joseph Chan (HKU), who share innovative ways Hong Kong can transform its business model.

Discover how technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship could redefine Hong Kong’s future, making it a hub for startups and innovation. Learn why Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (HKSTP) plays a crucial role in this journey.

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, economic growth, or just curious about Hong Kong’s evolving role in the global economy, this video is a must-watch! Don’t forget to like, share, and comment your thoughts below.

This video is about how Hong Kong can reinvent its business model to stay competitive. Academics Talk. But It also covers the following topics:

Technology In Hong Kong
Future Of Business
Asia Startups

00:00 Does HK need a new growth engine?
01:02 Is HK a tech hub? What do experts think?
03:17 Hong Kong’s push for tech and innovations
04:10 How does HK support start-ups
05:50 HKSTP and HK universities nurture young talent
07:35 Can HK bounce back?

0How Can Hong Kong Reinvent Its Business Model To Stay Competitive? Academics Talk Hi everyone! Welcome to the VlightCan Ho...

13/07/2024

【How to build a multi-million dollar tech business in Hong Kong?】
In this video, Florian Simmendinger shares his secrets to his tech company Soundbrenner’s success. His company supplies musicians with a diverse range of tech tools to help them practice and create music. Florian took just eight years to turn Soundbrenner into a multi-million US dollar business, having relocated to Hong Kong for the best supply chains, talents, and support for start-ups. Find out his latest tech business plans and top entrepreneurial tips.

In this video, Florian Simmendinger shares his secrets to his tech company Soundbrenner’s success. His company supplies musicians with a diverse range of tec...

12/07/2024

【How To Turn Leftover Bread And Beer Into A Million-dollar Business In Hong Kong】
Bread + Beer = Breer
It’s the brainchild of Anushka Purohit. She spotted a business opportunity that saves surplus bread which would otherwise end up in landfills. Her solution was to make beer from excess bakery items in just a couple years. This food upcycling start-up netted the university graduate a seven-figure profit in 2023. Find out why this female entrepreneur thinks Hong Kong is the best place for start-ups and how she plans to make “bread beer” global.

Bread + Beer = Breer It’s the brainchild of Anushka Purohit. She spotted a business opportunity that saves surplus bread which would otherwise end up in land...

11/07/2024

【Can Hong Kong Adapt Its Workforce Like Singapore?】
From Lion City to Dragon City, a wave of post-pandemic innovation is transforming workplaces in both Hong Kong and Singapore. As the world undergoes post-pandemic changes, the working environments for employees have also transformed. Consequently, numerous companies are adapting their policies to establish employee-friendly work settings. While both cities prioritize employee well-being, Singapore's focus on flexible work arrangements raises an intriguing question: Can this innovative approach become the key to unlocking a competitive edge for Singapore, is this a beneficial idea, and should Hong Kong follow suit?

From Lion City to Dragon City, a wave of post-pandemic innovation is transforming workplaces in both Hong Kong and Singapore. As the world undergoes post-pa...

10/07/2024

【Here’s how an Indian takeaway in Hong Kong survived the pandemic】
Vidur and Tanvir co-founded Bengal Brothers and swear that their Indian restaurant is unlike anything Hong Kong has seen. The business took off in Wan Chai even during the height of the pandemic with their signature Kathi roll sales hitting 8,000 a month. The entrepreneurs share their recipe for success in Hong Kong after expanding to three outlets in just a few years.

Vidur and Tanvir co-founded Bengal Brothers and swear that their Indian restaurant is unlike anything Hong Kong has seen. The business took off in Wan Chai e...

10/07/2024

After three thrilling decades, the 2024 Rugby Sevens is marking its final hurrah at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium before moving to a new home at Kai Taik Sports Park. So what are the rugby fans’ favourite memories of the iconic location and what will they miss the most?

After three thrilling decades, the 2024 Rugby Sevens is marking its final hurrah at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium before moving to a new home at Kai Taik Spor...

27/03/2024

【Job Hunt woes for Hong Kong Expats?】
Once considered a career paradise for expats, the job landscape in Hong Kong is undergoing significant changes as a result of the evolving markets and shifting target audiences. This begs the question: What implications does this hold for expats? Do they still envision a future for themselves in Hong Kong?
Location: Central, HongKong
Street Interview Date: 16th March 2024

Once considered a career paradise for expats, the job landscape in Hong Kong is undergoing significant changes as a result of the evolving markets and shifti...

08/03/2024

The presence of AI in our daily lives is indisputable, permeating every aspect of our existence like a staple diet. However, it is crucial to consider the in...

09/09/2023

Which is worse in China, Single, Married, or Divorced? | Marriage pressure in China

“When will you get married?” is probably one of the most dreaded questions in China, where the dating scene is complicated amid falling marriage rates and increasing divorce rates. We asked different people in Hong Kong for their views on relationships. In this video, we also take you to China’s Hangzhou, to see if young people there face similar pressures on getting married as China’s marriage rate drops to an all-time low.

“When will you get married?” is probably one of the most dreaded questions in China, where the dating scene is complicated amid falling marriage rates and in...

21/08/2023

Plagiarism? Widening the wealth gap? Driving people out of jobs? These are just some of the many questions and concerns amid the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) and AI tools that are easily accessible. To find out what people think, we asked different people in Hong Kong about their thoughts and how AI softwares have been shaping their lives in this digital age.

Plagiarism? Widening the wealth gap? Driving people out of jobs? These are just some of the many questions and concerns amid the rise of AI (artificial intel...

25/06/2023

Never call James Marlow a “foreigner”. The founder of an environmental protection NGO finds that label offensive
for someone who considers Hong Kong home. For the past four years, James has been dedicating his time
to promoting green initiatives through his charity “Green Hour” such as by hosting regular beach clean-ups and distributing surplus food to the needy.
This is his story.

Never call James Marlow a “foreigner”. The founder of an environmental protection NGO finds that label offensive for someone who considers Hong Kong home. Fo...

29/04/2023

【Startup | “Dare to Try”: Disrupting the logistics sector with technology】
https://youtu.be/S-y8R9ksrC0
Logistics has long been a traditional industry with set procedures and protocols. But does it mean it can’t be modernized? Not according to two young men in Hong Kong who are determined to bring this logistic sector up-to-date with the help of an app called Spaceship which promises to make the lives of everyone from individual users, to e-commerce players, to enterprises easier!

Logistics has long been a traditional industry with set procedures and protocols. But does it mean it can’t be modernized? Not according to two young men in ...