In mid-April, a delegation led by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), organiser of Business of Design Week (BODW), together with lead sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), co-organiser Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and strategic partners, embarked on an inspiring study trip to Italy, the Partner Country of BODW 2025.

In recent years, a resurgence of retro culture has seen vinyl records embraced by a new generation. Dr Wong Chi-chung is a prominent local music enthusiast as well as a radio DJ, curator, university professor, and music producer. In the 1980s, he volunteered at Commercial Radio's second channel (now known as CR903) during his undergraduate years. He created music programmes showcasing local and international music and their backstories, establishing a nearly 40-year DJ career that has made him a pioneer in expanding the local music scene. Dr Wong collaborated with the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) on the "V Music" initiative, which launched the "V Music Library" in October 2024. 

Strengthening Ties with Italy's Design Community