The stake held by the founding family of one of China’s largest traditional medicine groups has rocketed in value to $4.5bn after the latest Covid-19 outbreaks in the country triggered a renewed surge ... ( read original story ...)
‘Singaporeans must benefit’: expats fleeing Hong Kong meet rising resentment
As Singapore eases its pandemic measures, it has become the obvious destination for many Hong Kongers worn down by years of travel restrictions, home-schooling and lengthy quarantines. Multinationals ... ( read original story ...)
Think U.S. gas prices are high? Try filling up in Hong Kong — for around $11 a gallon
Everyone is paying more for gas, but the U.S. remains the cheapest among advanced nations because of low taxes. ( read original story ...)
Akin Gump grabs Latham & Watkins arbitration partner in Hong Kong
U.S. law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld said Tuesday it has added a dispute resolution partner in Hong Kong from Los Angeles-founded Latham & Watkins. ( read original story ...)
Look to Hong Kong, Not Ukraine, For Signals About China’s Taiwan Plans
Few took it seriously when Xi Jinping first said he would consolidate control over Hong Kong. We must not make the same mistake when analyzing Xi’s plans for Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
John Lee: the ‘enemy’ of democracy activists set to lead Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s chief secretary John Lee has been widely tipped to replace chief executive Carrie Lam after she announced that she was not seeking re-election as the territory’s leader. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: British judges leaving top court is a strong condemnation of the end of civil liberties
Lord Robert Reed and Lord Patrick Hodge, the UK supreme court president and deputy president, have resigned from their roles on Hong Kongs top court. On their departure, they criticised the state of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader: Not running
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Monday that she wouldn't seek a second term after a rocky five years marked by huge protests calling for her resignation, a security crackdown that has quashed dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong adds 3,254 Covid infections, 87 deaths
Health officials on Tuesday reported 3,254 Covid-19 infections, 116 more than the previous day. Of the new cases, 1,658 were identified by PCR ... ( read original story ...)
6 religious groups mark Ching Ming Festival by releasing videos mourning Hong Kong’s Covid-19 victims
Pre-recorded videos from Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Confucian, Christian and Taoist groups were posted on a Facebook page Taoist Association chairman Leung Tak-wah called on Hong Kong society to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 3,254 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong health authorities reported 3,254 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, up from 3,138 on Monday, and 87 deaths as cases in the global financial centre continue a broader downward trend. ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: a divisive leader in Hong Kong’s turbulent times
Tenure of woman who rose through ranks to become governor marked by controversies and scandals ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Won’t Seek New Term After Rocky 5 Years
Her successor will be picked in May and the city's security chief during the 2019 protests is among the possible choices. ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam, Racked by Covid Failures, Won’t Seek New Term in Hong Kong
The territory’s chief executive has been criticized by residents and pro-Beijing lawmakers for mixed messaging and mishandling the city’s fifth coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)