Business spreads wings into green biotech, retail and education

Early Light International has strategically ventured into burgeoning fields, including environmental biotechnology, watch retail and education, showcasing a robust diversification strategy when entering its 51st year of operations.

Led by vice chairman Karson Choi Ka-tsan, the group delved into environmental biotechnology, establishing the joint venture BiologiQ to produce eco-friendly bioplastics.

In the watch retail sector, Karson Choi built the watch brand Unique Timepieces and introduced the "shop-in-shop" strategy in 2010 to become a sales agent of over 30 prestigious Swiss watch brands, propelling it as one of the primary watch retailers in Hong Kong and Macau region by 2017.

Moreover, the group founded Anchors Kindergarten and International Nursery in 2000, boasting three branches in Tai Po and Fanling. Last year, it invested more than HK$1.2 billion in the launch of an international primary school, kindergarten, and nursery in Yuen Long. Its foray into education underscores the conglomerate's commitment to innovation and heritage.