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Everyone’s got goals. For some, it may be excelling professionally, paying off their student loan, or buying a house. For others, it is travelling from Paris, France to Shenzhen, China, on the border with Hong Kong by bicycle. Basile Verhulst tells us what he’s learnt from his 16 month-long cycling…
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Some days she is a model, other days she is the person behind the camera: Aanchal Wadhwani is a serial entrepreneur making an impact through her businesses, art, and representing diversity. Hive Life caught up with Aanchal to discuss her inspirations, influence in the city’s creative industry, and aspirations. As…
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In part II of our two-part feature on AI, Kevin Pereira, MD of AI consulting firm Blu Artificial Intelligence, unravels the effects AI could have on our future. From fears of the unforeseen to fears of misuse, part I of our two-part feature on AI focused on the various myths…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 21st May 2019
Once the city’s old Police Married Quarters, PMQ is now one of HK's most thriving artsy hubs. Our guide to PMQ showcases its highlights from au courant shopping spots to hipster cafés and emerging local designers, only a 10 minute walk from the Hive Central x CCG Commons, Hong Kong. Once…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 27th February 2020
Garnering over 700,000 registered users within a year of its XWallet app launch, FinTech company Pundi X is giving users back the control they want over their own data, starting with their latest release of the world’s first blockchain phone. CEO Zac Cheah explains his vision. Determined to stand out…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 7th July 2021
Hong Kong-based Tea Château launches new tea capsules featuring traditional Chinese teas and refreshing summer blends. Tea is a well-loved beverage, popular worldwide and ingrained in Chinese culture. To match the fast-paced lifestyle of Hong Kong people, Tea Château created a simple and efficient solution to boost your tea experience.…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 26th July 2021
Crunch culture runs rampant in Japan and the US, the two game development centres of the world. Could a new wave of indie studios bring about a crunch-free future for the industry? In recent years, crunch culture has become ubiquitous in conversations about video game development. Following every triple A…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 23rd May 2022
Witnessing the digital renaissance of poetry, Instagram redefines traditional literature by introducing a liberated and unfiltered form of expression. To celebrate the new poetic genre and experimental craft, Hive Life captures the essence of #instapoetry with some of Asia Pacific’s rising Instagram poets. In the midst of poetry’s digital renaissance,…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 21st October 2022
Are you seeking the perfect spot to dine-in with your furry friend? Check out Hive Life’s guide to crowd-favourite restaurants and cafes to enjoy a wholesome pet-friendly meal in Taipei! One of the most pet-friendly cities in the region, Taipei is home to a large animal-loving community and many young…
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Lydia AI is leading Asia’s insurance revolution by digitalising the way businesses interact and engage with consumers. Hive Life sat down with the Co-founder and CEO of the platform, Anthony Lee, to shed some light on the insurance landscape in Asia, Lydia AI’s proprietary health scoring engine, and its future…
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The JFOODO launches “The Beauty of Edible Artisanship ‘Bento’ with Japanese Food Products” in Hong Kong with delicious restaurant partnerships and a pop-up store in Lab Concept. The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) has launched “The Beauty of Edible Artisanship ‘Bento’ with Japanese Food Products” campaign in Hong…
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Meet Gleam, the growth marketing company that facilitated its own growth with a suite of apps aimed at businesses and influencers. Now serving over 5000 businesses, co-founder Stuart McKeown gave Hive Life the scoop. You’ve probably entered your fair share of giveaways online – after all, who doesn’t love free…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 8th September 2020
Venture capitalist and self-made tech millionaire Lucas Asher weighs in on the biggest investment trends in the post-COVID global economy, from Amazon's competitors to space commercialisation. Lucas Asher is a serial entrepreneur and one of the most prominent millennial investors in the world. As CEO of venture capital firm Tower Equity…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 1st December 2022
In a recent survey by Mastercard, it was found that APAC continues to push the adoption of digital payments with consumers in Thailand leading this surge. In Mastercard's second annual New Payments Index, it showed that the Asia Pacific region (APAC) continues to lead globally in digital payments' adoption, with…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 22nd November 2018
Melbourne's 'Godfather' of coffee, Mark Dundon, started his caffeine empire with just one streetside cafe. His mission? Simple. “To have the best coffee in the world and be humble.” If Paris is the city of lights, then Melbourne is the city of lattes. Heavily influenced after WWII by an influx…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 22nd September 2020
Japan's newest prime minister Yoshihide Suga is expected to prioritise efforts to provide domestic economic support and control COVID-19 transmission, after having succeeded Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Japanese Prime Minister in history, last Monday. “What all of our people are expecting is to see the coronavirus infection contained as soon…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 26th August 2018
Josephine Chow, Head of Expansion at Singapore-based discount and cash-back shopping platform ShopBack reveals the company’s journey to success and its plans for the future. ShopBack is an e-commerce site that guarantees good deals. The concept is simple: retailers selling everything from clothes to flights, hotel rooms to gadgets give…
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These small business marketing tips will help you gain an edge over your competition – even in these uncertain times – from using empathy to inform your content marketing to reemphasising the solution you're offering the world. The coronavirus outbreak has shaken up the world and the global economy. Entering…
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Ready to pitch your business idea and get your startup off the ground? Here are our picks for the top venture capital firms in Hong Kong. Access to funding is one of the most vital factors for entrepreneurial success. To seek out funding, startups can consult venture capital (VC) firms…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 23rd May 2018
Japan may have pioneered the by-the-hour capsule hotel, but it’s two sleep-deprived Hong Kongers that are bringing a new, futuristically designed version to tired city dwellers. Hong Kong-born Alex Kot and Jun Rivers have long been preoccupied with thoughts of sleep. As a young boy, Alex was diagnosed with apnea,…
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When you think of reasons to visit Vietnam, you probably think of pho, straw hats and beaches. Others increasingly think of their teeth, making dental tourism in Vietnam one of the country’s booming sectors. Medical tourism has been bringing people – and dollars – to Asia for decades. Thailand and…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 18th May 2019
Whether you're in the mood for a wood-fired pizza or a fancy cocktail, our guide to Soho District has it all. So kick back and relax with its endless entertainment, delicious dishes, and deluxe drinks. The beating heart of Hong Kong’s nightlife, Soho delivers more places per square foot for…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 23rd May 2019
Summer’s here and it’s time to ‘Seas the day’ onboard a Hong Kong junk boat! Here’s our guide to everything you need to book the best junk for you, from the intimate to the party-friendly, and the affordable to the luxurious. It’s the ultimate Hong Kong summer outing – a…
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Singaporean biotherapeutic startup Hummingbird Bioscience has raised USD 25 million in its extended Series B funding, bringing its total capital raised to USD 65 million. The funding round was led by South Korean investor SK Holdings. Also participating in the round were existing shareholders Heritas Capital and SEEDS Capital. Hummingbird…
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US and Australian applications for the Thailand Elite Visa, which grants residency for 5-20 years, have increased considerably since the start of 2020 and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Already, the number of US applicants in Q1 2020 has exceeded 50% of the total US applicants in 2019, with…
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As part of ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support Singapore in becoming self-sufficient for face masks as a nation, homegrown gaming brand Razer has announced plans to give out 5 million single-use surgical masks for free, after which they will be available for purchase. The masks will…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 3rd July 2020
When it comes to e-commerce, SEO is essential for getting a leg up on your competition. These 4 SEO tools will help you get the exposure you need to improve your bottom line. The process of developing an e-commerce startup can be extremely complicated and in order to fully achieve…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 19th October 2020
Looking to improve sales in a slowing economy? These 6 sales tools will help generate business and drive revenue growth – even during a recession. Businesses across the world are finding themselves in a precarious situation as they grapple to maintain sales revenue and customer engagement rates while trying to…
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Sustainable startup Distinctive Action is offering a biodegradable alternative to plastic bags in Hong Kong. We talked to co-founder Devana Ng to find out how the city’s sustainability scene needs to change. Plastic bags account for 7% of Hong Kong’s landfill waste – a figure which accounts for 793 tonnes of…
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The dropshipping model can either be a lucrative business opportunity, a source of passive income, or a surefire way to lose a few thousand dollars on Facebook ads. Here are important industry insights to consider before starting your dropshipping business. The vast social media e-commerce ecosystem of the digital age…
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If you're one of the many firms that have been affected by COVID-19, these digital marketing tips will help you keep your customers engaged and your sales up. COVID-19 has halted most business activity, with many being advised to maintain social distances. Governments are either limiting business hours or enforcing…
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Leading the sustainability movement in Thailand’s food industry is one of Bangkok’s top Chefs, Deepankar Khosla. We sat down with him to understand how his new restaurant Haoma is turning trash into top table fare. Ever wonder what happens to restaurant and food store leftovers? Ever thought about where all…
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The Social Space is Singapore's socially conscious retail space. Owner Cheryl Ou explains how she realised her vision of a multi-concept store that provides employment opportunities for those who really need them. The whole concept of ‘social enterprise’ is a relatively new idea in Singapore. According to The Singapore Center for…
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Spanish chef Edgar Sanuy reveals how a burnout at the peak of his career changed his entire approach to living in one of Asia’s most stressful cities, HK. Now, he's back with his own tapas bar, Pica Pica. At first glance, Spanish chef Edgar Sanuy’s career is nothing but a…
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In an era where sustainable living is becoming more and more prioritised, thrifting takes its place as a rising star in the fashion industry. Shop with style and minimise your environmental impact with our local guide to thrifting in Saigon. With the captivating wave of fast fashion sweeping the world…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 29th November 2018
An agenda-setting fashion brand blazing a path in Vietnam with bold, experimental designs, independent thinking and a sustainable focus, Moi Dien is a different kind of label in more ways than one. Tom Trandt’s fashion designs were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City when he…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 24th June 2019
All around the world, body positivity is blooming in the hearts, minds and retail landscapes of a generation. Plus size fashion is helping foster this change, but three outspoken campaigners say HK still lags behind. 'Plus-size' is a description that comes with many connotations. To some, it is an unbiased…
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Cloud services like SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS have become common buzzwords that people throw around in the world of digitalisation. But what is cloud computing? Here is our guide to cloud computing, the types of cloud services, and trends to look out for in 2021. Just like Vegas, there is…
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Expected to reach US$58.7 billion in market value by 2022, virtual reality technology is a rising digital trend that will transform the way we live, communicate, and interact with others. Read on to learn more about how APAC is impacting the VR tech industry. Virtual reality (VR) has been a…
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For many of us, our phones are simultaneously the biggest distraction and the most important tool in our lives. Here are our favourite 8 productivity apps to help keep the scrolling efficient. Even the best of us find ourselves aimlessly thumbing away on our phones from time to time. What…
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KELY Support Group is a non-profit organisation on a mission to destigmatise mental health in Hong Kong. KELY Programme Manager Cindy Ng tells Hive Life how they’re helping the city’s youth. In just the last year, Hong Kong has experienced political chaos, civil tension, violent unrest, a global pandemic and…
Relevance: 0% Posted on: 8th December 2021
Seafood Expo Asia will be coming back in September 2022 in Singapore for the first time in four years. Seafood Expo Asia is returning as an in-person event in 2022 in Singapore at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 14th to the 16th of September, for the…
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"One for all and all for one" women-led networking and growth platform Tinted Wateva hails from culturally diverse Singapore. Led by Lavania Hajji and Shifaa Sheikh, the platform is making waves by empowering brown Asian businesswomen in their community, and beyond. Empowerment of minorities is the driving force behind Tinted…
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Kavin and Tanin Phongpandecha have turned around the F&B scene with Bubble Republic. Meet the power brothers behind one of the leading tea manufacturer in Thailand. Tea manufacturer Bubble Republic is busier than ever. Thailand’s leading manufacturer and distributor of milk tea beverages was started in 2012 by two brothers,…
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Books can stimulate the best conversations, yet it has to be initiated by someone. Ready to put politics aside, former civil rights lawyer Albert Wan has turned his attention to curating vintage classics at Bleak House Books. Before returning to Hong Kong from the States in 2016, former civil rights…
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CEO and OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn is leading an international movement to rethink food waste, working with the UN to address this pressing issue across seven countries. Find out how you can make a difference. On a journey that began with one small food van in Sydney, CEO and founder…
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Sustainable Vietnamese startup ShoeX Coffee has created the AirX coffee mask, turning waste coffee grounds into a biodegradable face mask. As the second-largest coffee producing country in the world, it is undeniable that Vietnam has one of the world’s best coffee cultures. But, what goes unspoken is the fact that…
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Here’s what Author and Dining Expert Adele Wong has to say about the most exciting food destinations in the world. For Adele Wong, Hong Kong is without a double one of the most exciting food destinations in the world. “It's got a rich Cantonese heritage, and at the same time…
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Social media management is crucial to brand building, whether that's handling negative reviews or creating a positive brand image. The value of your brand’s reputation is irreplaceable, and you should protect it at all means. When it comes to brand building, you need to be aware of all the reviews…
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Australian FinTech company Airwallex, which launched a Hong Kong SME initiative earlier this year, announces the investment of an additional HK$2.25 million to extend its support to the local startup community. Airwallex, Australia's leading FinTech platform, has introduced a small and medium enterprises (SMEs) initiative for Hong Kong's emerging startup…