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  • Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair celebrates 40th edition

    Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair celebrates 40th edition

    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is set to unveil the seven LifeStyle Trade Events, covering gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging, and licensing.

    These events will take place from April 27 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the latest products and trends on display under one roof, the events will feature a curated selection of lifestyle products and services from around the world, maximising and diversifying buyers’ sourcing in one go.

    Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

    Of the seven events, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair is the longest-running and will celebrate its 40th edition this year. The highly acclaimed Hall of Fine Designs will return as a convergence of reputed brands. Key brands include Monnaie de Paris of France, the government-owned institution responsible for producing France’s coins, and Camel from Hong Kong, which creates vacuum flasks and has gained popularity among young creatives in recent years.

    The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association will assemble Hong Kong companies to form a pavilion, showcasing the design skills and branding excellence of Hong Kong’s product designers. Winning works from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards will be on display to highlight the creativity and flair of Hong Kong brands to global industry players.

    Home InStyle

    Home InStyle will continue to foster connections and inspire the design and lifestyle community. The acclaimed Cultural and Creative Corner is set to be upgraded to a Cultural and Creative Avenue, engaging international design influencers and designer brands infused with unique design concepts and cultural heritage. Pantone, the trendsetter in colour, will again join us as our colour partner to showcase the 2025 Fall/Winter and 2026 Spring/Summer colour trends.

    The Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong will once again present its renowned Remix project, aimed at fostering business collaboration between design professionals and premium brands. The Czech brands Artiseme and Cockerel and Pigmentarium will participate in the Cultural and Creative Avenue for the first time, showcasing distinctive Bohemian crystal, handmade glassware, room fragrances, and incense. Meanwhile, Aomori and Tottori Prefectures from Japan will highlight their regional culture and craft products, including Inshu Washi, ceramics, rattan works, and folk toys.

    In response to the rapid growth of the silver economy, Home InStyle will debut the Gerontech Living Pavilion, featuring a range of innovative products and design concepts from over 10 local companies. In addition, the pavilion will host seminar sessions, along with interactive elements and guided tours, offering visitors a unique and engaging experience.

    Seminars to discuss emerging trends

    During the fair period, a series of seminars and forums will be conducted, featuring industry representatives who will share valuable insights on key trends and future prospects within the industry, including creative thinking, the silver economy, and sustainability. These events are designed to enhance communication between exhibitors and buyers, while also equipping participants with the latest market information. By serving as a one-stop sourcing platform, the events will offer promising business opportunities and cater to the needs of buyers for a diverse selection of lifestyle products and services.

    Digital platform creates an efficient exhibition experience

    Under the Exhibition+ model, the fairs integrate offline and online elements. Buyers can continue searching for products and services on the hktdc.com Sourcing platform and network through the Click2Match smart business-matching platform. During the physical fair, buyers can use the Scan2Match function of the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ exclusive QR codes, bookmark favourite suppliers, browse product information and continue discussions with exhibitors online during or after the show.

  • Instagram’s newest feature is all about GIFs

    Instagram’s newest feature is all about GIFs

    Instagram is one of the many social services that allows its users to add GIFs to their posts, but that’s where anything GIF-related stops. Let’s say your friend posts an animated sticker in stories and you wish to reply with a GIF. Well, that’s not possible, or at least it wasn’t until today.

    Earlier today, Instagram announced that users can now reply to their friends’ stories using GIFs pulled from GIPHY. In order to take advantage of the new feature, Instagram users must update their apps via the App Store or Google Play Store.

    Judging by the number of replies Instagram’s tweet received soon after the announcement, the ability to reply to stories with GIFs is a welcome addition to the service. Make sure to update your app to try it out now.

    Meanwhile, Instagram confirmed last week that it’s testing reactions to direct messages, another long-awaited feature that we might get in the not so distant future. Of course, these are the improvements that we know of, but there might be others in the pipeline.