Historic Hong Kong brands

Iconic companies from Hong Kong's past and present
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Jet Li used an umbrella from this 139-year-old company to fight
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Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking – but needs support
Fashion & Beauty
Casetify isn’t from the US? 4 Hong Kong brands making it big overseas
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The story of Watsons: from licensed opium dealer to Asia’s biggest pharmacy
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Arts & Culture
Jet Li used an umbrella from this 139-year-old company to fight
Opinion
Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking – but needs support
Fashion & Beauty
Casetify isn’t from the US? 4 Hong Kong brands making it big overseas
Long Read
The story of Watsons: from licensed opium dealer to Asia’s biggest pharmacy
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Despite being a small city, Hong Kong has had a huge impact in the world of business, and many of its home-grown companies are now international names. Here are some of their stories....more
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What is the lens of the classic Holga toy camera made from?
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Launched
130 years ago
in Guangdong, Lee Kum Kee’s products are now popular across the globe
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The Holga camera was con­ceived in
1981
with popularity soaring for the 1980s plastic camera in the 2000s
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From a single shop in Macau Cho Tai Fook has grown to over
4,000
locations worldwide
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