Music is a universal language. For young people around the world, it’s like air. Needless to say, they want it everywhere they go. As a result, all-in-one devices are on the rise, cutting out the need for a separate MP3 player. In Hong Kong, handset makers are pushing these devices with innovative music campaigns aimed […]
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Music XS Rocks Hong Kong
April 4th, 2008 by Allison
Tags: Asia · Mobile · Music · Youth Trends
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In South Korea, the Web is Everywhere
April 3rd, 2008 by Allison
Our colleagues in Seoul have pointed us to a post on O’Reilly by Technokimchi blogger Taewoo Danny Kim about how web apps are transforming Korea:
SungHwan Kim, on a subway commute, reads blogs and newspapers using Web RSS readers. He also watches Youtube or even Joost on his ride back home on the highway. Inter-collegiate project […]
Tags: Asia · Mobile · World Wide Web
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Hong Kong’s “Delay No Mall”
April 1st, 2008 by NGT
A popular new mall has opened in Hong Kong that is a showcase of young, innovative thinking. Called Delay No Mall, it is located in Causeway Bay, the bustling central business district of Hong Kong. The mall covers two floors, carries close to 50 of the world’s coolest brands, and features a bar, a […]
Tags: Asia · Culture & Entertainment · Fashion & Retail · Youth Trends
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MK Culture in Hong Kong
March 26th, 2008 by NGT
Young people in Hong Kong are all about MK. No, not Mary-Kate, Mong Kok. Named for a trendy area located in the Kowloon side of Hong Kong filled with karaoke joints, cinemas and malls, the term is used to describe youth (usually teenagers) who love smoking, the punk look, tattoos, etc.
“We now frequently use the […]
Tags: Asia · Youth Trends
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Localization Key to Success in China
March 20th, 2008 by Allison
The WSJ reports that the latest battle in the global sneaker wars is figuring out what a “Chinese” style looks like.
In efforts to woo China’s consumers, Nike Inc., the country’s market leader in sportswear, and Adidas AG are both aggressively promoting apparel and shoes with designs incorporating Chinese elements — a departure from the mostly […]
Tags: Asia · Fashion & Retail · Marketing & Advertising
