Japanese second-hand fashion retailer opens first outlet in Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (May 7) that Japanese second-hand fashion retailer, 2nd STREET, will open its first outlet in Hong Kong on May 9, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the region.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, "Hong Kong's unique blend of internationality and high consumer spending power makes it an ideal location for businesses seeking growth. We are delighted to welcome 2nd STREET to our diversified retail market, where their commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our vision for a greener future."
2nd STREET Hong Kong Limited is part of GEO Holdings Corporation, one of Japan's largest reuse and rental business groups. Located in Mong Kok, the first outlet in Hong Kongaims to promote a sustainable consumption culture by buying and selling a wide range of pre-owned products, enriching customers' daily lives while making them more enjoyable.
The Chairman and Managing Director of 2nd STREET Hong Kong Limited, Mr Sadaharu Deguchi, said, "We believe that Hong Kong's strong fashion sensitivity and familiarity with the pre-owned market present us with a unique opportunity to fulfil our mission of enriching people's everyday lives. We look forward to expanding our presence in Hong Kong and contributing to the development of a recycling-oriented community in the city."
He added, "Hong Kong has a mature consumption market with high spending power. Together with its reputation as a trend-setting city, it is an ideal place for us to expand in the region. Our Hong Kong store will focus on the sales and purchase of pre-owned products for clothing and accessories, targeting the environmentally conscious consumers in the region."
Established in 1996 in Japan, 2nd STREET buys and sells a wide range of items including clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and furniture. It has approximately 900 stores in Japan and 1 000 stores worldwide.
For more information about 2nd STREET, please visit 2ndstreet-hk.com.
To get a copy of the photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720325901965.
Japanese second-hand fashion retailer opens first outlet in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Japanese second-hand fashion retailer opens first outlet in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) successfully completed a joint short-range Aeronautical Search and Rescue exercise today (January 12) in the waters near Mong Tung Wan on the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula, Lantau Island.
The exercise involved eight government departments and one search and rescue unit, namely CAD, the Government Flying Service (GFS), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), the Fire Services Department (FSD), the Marine Department (MD), the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service and the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), and the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Garrison) respectively.
Today's exercise simulated a helicopter crashing into the sea near Mong Tung Wan on Lantau Island. With the concerted efforts of helicopters and vessels dispatched by the Garrison, the GFS, the HKPF, and the FSD, all three people on board were rescued. The exercise lasted one hour, mobilising around 100 personnel from the participating units.
A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Department said, "In accordance with the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization, CAD regularly organises Aeronautical Search and Rescue exercises to strengthen co-operation and co-ordination among relevant search and rescue units and promote technical exchanges. This is to ensure a rapid and effective response in the event of an emergency."
This Aeronautical Search and Rescue exercise is divided into two parts: a short-range search and rescue exercise conducted today in the waters near Mong Tung Wan on Lantau Island; and a long-range search and rescue exercise to be conducted tomorrow (January 13) in the South China Sea, approximately 50 nautical miles south of Hong Kong. CAD, together with the GFS, the MD, the Garrison, the Nanhai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, and the Guangdong Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, will jointly deploy fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and ships to conduct the search and rescue tasks. The entire long-range exercise is expected to be completed in around three hours.
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CAD search and rescue exercise strengthens collaboration and responsiveness Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
