Stay Abreast of the Latest Market Developments
Familiar, a plush, four-legged AI companion from Colin Angle, the former iRobot chief behind Roomba, was unveiled on 4 May 2026. The robot is designed
Several major chocolate companies — including Ferrero, The Hershey Company, Barry Callebaut, Tony’s Chocolonely, and Marks & Spencer — have joined forces with NGOs such as the Rainforest Alliance
In China’s rapidly expanding pet food market — now valued at roughly US$24 billion — domestic brands are gaining momentum and directly challenging global players. Between
The European Union (EU) restricts the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food‑contact materials (FCMs) in the extensive Note for Guidance
In March 2026, soaring petrol prices in Europe — driven by disruptions to oil shipping from the Iran conflict that began on February 28 —
The lighting industry remains broadly optimistic, as perceived by 735 exhibitors and buyers surveyed onsite during the 2025 HKTDC Hong Kong Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) as
GBA Business Confidence Overview The Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI), developed with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), shows that
Europe’s pharmaceutical trade relationship with the United States remains a vital economic link despite escalating tariff and pricing tensions. Following the U.S. government’s “Most Favored
The global electronics sector is widely expected to sustain its growth momentum into 2026, according to the majority of respondents in the Hong Kong Electronics
South Korea and Brazil have signed a series of cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade and cultural exchange, with a strong emphasis on the expanding
To restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products, France implemented strict controls under Decree No. 2025-1376, representing one of the most comprehensive national initiatives
Clothing and footwear waste amounting to about 12kg is disposed per person every year in the world. To make things worse, less than 1% of