HKTDC Singapore

18/06/2026

South African firm SMD Enterprises (SMD) specialises in factory-to-shelf sourcing solutions for retailers, e-commerce players and distributors. The company established a strategic base in Hong Kong to facilitate direct access to its growing number of manufacturing partners.

With a keen interest in continuing to grow its international business via Hong Kong, SMD has exhibited at HKTDC exhibitions, including the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), since 2023. This has enabled the company to make valuable connections, network and secure orders from buyers around the globe to continuously grow its business. Its participation has yielded concrete results, including high-value deals with a major Latin American retailer and a European distributor.

These two fairs are among the innovation and technology focused exhibitions the organises every year, enabling industry players from around the world to connect, share insights and make deals via the dynamic platform.

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How SMD Enterprises grew from African SME into global developer via Hong Kong.

17/06/2026

2026 is shaping a clear vision in the eyewear market: fashion-led “better-looking” frames, technology-led “better-seeing” lenses, and a strong push for materials and supply-chain proof behind sustainability claims.

For global eyewear buyers and suppliers, the opportunity is to align product assortments with what consumers will notice at shelf. Find out more about the optical trends that matter most for 2026–2027- https://sourcing.hktdc.com/newsbites/trend/eyewear-2026/

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16/06/2026

Organised by the and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, the 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair concluded successfully under the theme “Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience”.

Focusing on the three key areas of , and , the fair provided a highly efficient and matchmaking platform for global R&D institutions, manufacturers and medical professionals. This year's edition brought together some 13,000 buyers from 61 countries and regions. Over 50 themed forums and seminars were held, offering participants the latest market insights.

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15/06/2026

CENTRESTAGE ELITES will once again shine the spotlight on renowned fashion Robert Wun. His work has adorned the pages of countless fashion magazines and graced the bodies of numerous celebrities on both stages and red carpets.

Discover the next wave of and this September with the upcoming ELITES designers at Asia’s premier event, .

Stay tuned!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QZpH7d

12/06/2026

Sustainability is evolving from “nice-to-have” reputational asset to mandatory operational requirements: reporting that aligns with global standards, stronger due diligence across value chains, and procurement systems that can verify emissions, risk, and claims.

For buyers and suppliers trading globally, the pivotal trend for 2026–2027 is that sustainability efforts must now become fully auditable, comparable, and contractable — not just aspirational.

Find out more at: https://sourcing.hktdc.com/newsbites/trend/eco-esg/

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11/06/2026

Hong Kong’s Census and Statistics Department has recently released the latest external merchandise statistics. In March 2026, the total value of Hong Kong’s merchandise recorded a year-on-year increase of 35.8%, reaching HK$618.4 billion. For the first quarter of 2026, the total value of goods exports amounted to HK$1,546.2 billion, representing robust growth of 32.0% compared with the same period last year.

Director of Research Bruce Pang said Hong Kong’s exports are expected to remain steady at least in the near term, despite elevated energy prices arising from ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He noted that ’s external trade has continued to exhibit clear growth momentum, underpinned primarily by sustained global demand for electronic items and other intermediate goods that are integral to regional and global supply chains.

Press release: https://bit.ly/48LuAGR

10/06/2026

From iconic heritage-inspired home decor to chic avant-garde fashion accessories, the HKTDC Design Gallery Online Store brings the best of local designer brands directly to you. Discover everyday items reimagined by our city’s brightest creative minds.

No queues, no fuss—just 100% original Hong Kong design delivered to your doorstep.

Shop now at: https://dghk-eshop.hktdc.com/

09/06/2026

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at this year’s Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) about how the two fairs, under the theme “Go Smart, Live Green”, showcase the latest trends combining innovation and sustainability, facilitate deals between suppliers and buyers from around the world, and allow participants to leverage Hong Kong’s advantages as part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offering access to the Chinese Mainland market and a large supplier base.

Details about the International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): https://bit.ly/465UuUB

Learn more about the Smart Lighting Expo: https://bit.ly/3TIhVNL

08/06/2026

Global lighting demand is shifting from quick‑turn fads to longer‑lifecycle design that delivers warmth, character and measurable value. Trends are leaving behind look‑alike minimalism, uniform recessed grids and cool, clinical tones in favour of layered scene‑setting, tactile materials and human‑centric ambience.

For global traders, the opportunity in 2026 is to curate ranges that travel well across markets, integrate easily with smart ecosystems and foreground sustainability without sacrificing aesthetics. The new baseline: warm, flexible and wellness‑first. More at https://sourcing.hktdc.com/newsbites/trend/lighting-2026/

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05/06/2026

Hong Kong pioneer OneDegree, which specialises in digital insurance, describes its services as the security layer of the future. Through its OneInfinity business line, which focuses on B2B clients, and with support from the , the group has established a strong foothold in East Asia and the Middle East, where tools and markets are gaining traction.

HKTDC has played a pivotal role in connecting the firm with key government bodies, regulators and industry stakeholders across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. These connections led to a landmark partnership with Dubai Insurance Company, enabling the launch of digital asset insurance in the region for the first time. In 2024, OneInfinity became the first insurer in the UAE to obtain Central Bank of the UAE approval for custodial risks insurance, covering digital assets that financial institutions hold on behalf of their clients.

HKTDC has also helped to accelerate OneInfinity’s trajectory across East Asia, facilitating critical connections to open up new pathways for growth. Through HKTDC’s flagship events in such as the Belt and Road Summit and the Asian Financial Forum ( ), OneInfinity has broadened its exposure to stakeholders.

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HKTDC is helping OneDegree leverage momentum in fintech, AI and digital assets.