Wuxi Biologics, a Chinese drug maker, shot up after forecasting its net profit will jump by 58 per cent in the first half of the year from the same period last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong official warns of potential virus outbreak, urges people to stay indoors
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned of the potential of a large COVID-19 outbreak in the city and encouraged residents to stay indoors as new restrictions take effect in the city."We are on the verge ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong University sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran pro-democracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, a move he called "the end of academic freedom" ... ( read original story ...)
Fund Scandal Was ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Noah’s Shadow-Banking Shift
Noah Holdings Ltd. was a poster child for the dangers lurking in China’s $8 trillion shadow banking system. Now it’s at the fore of a historic shift in Chinese asset management, one that policy makers ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Hong Kong confirmed another 106 coronavirus cases on Tuesday and reported its 23rd overall death. A record 145 cases were recorde ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs bill to sanction China over treatment of Hong Kong
President Trump has announced that he signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold China accountable for its treatment of Hong Kong as well as an executive order to stop Hong Kong from receiving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong moves to create regional hub for insurance-linked securities
Hong Kong is on track to soon join the UK and Singapore as newly minted hubs for insurance-linked securities. This is a field long dominated by offshore jurisdictions such as Berm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong brings in tough new virus measures
Hong Kong is introducing some of its toughest measures yet to control the coronavirus, following a sustained peak in new cases. From Wednesday, dining in restaurants is banned and only two people from ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic gives Hong Kong’s rulers a reason to delay vote
The Hong Kong government is poised to postpone elections for the city parliament, where the pro-Beijing majority was under threat, blaming a resurgence of coronavirus.Pro-Beijing politicians have ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong real-estate tycoon wants to build a new city in Ireland for 50,000 emigrants fleeing China’s crackdown
Nextpolis would house 50,000 emigrants from Hong Kong on a 31.07 square mile site located between Dublin and Belfast. ( read original story ...)
UK tells China: We will be watching Hong Kong elections closely
British foreign minister Dominic Raab told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Britain would be watching Hong Kong Legislative Council elections in September closely and stressed that China needed to ... ( read original story ...)
China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues
China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to ... ( read original story ...)
Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests
The university governing council's decision to dismiss Mr Tai goes against a previous ruling by its senate, which said while Mr Tai had committed misconduct, there were insufficient grounds to dismiss ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to dining and drinking in Hong Kong during the city’s dine-in ban
Keep up to date with the latest information on the city's F&B operations, takeaway and delivery promotions, and how to support the industry during these challenging times. ( read original story ...)