Politics
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam not seeking second term
Chief executive's tenure saw backlash over security law, COVID outbreak
Hong Kong
Biotechnology
Hong Kong biotech startup Medera bets on 'heart in a jar'
Company aims to cut drug development time and costs by replacing animal testing
Markets
Shares of Chinese developers frozen after results deadline missed
HKEX suspends trading in 32 companies failing to release even unaudited earnings
Property
Vanke boss sorry for profit drop as other China builders go quiet
Top developer by sales offers consolation of bigger dividend and share buyback
Hong Kong security law
U.K. pulls judges from Hong Kong's top court over crackdown
Beijing, city blast attempt to 'undermine' judicial independence
Property
China's Country Garden beats forecasts despite 24% profit drop
Developer pays down debt while eyeing 'new opportunities'
Telecommunication
Chinese telecom groups shift focus to 'east-west' data project
Spending to support new government strategy to offset decline of 5G investment
Life
The fight to keep Hong Kong's neon lights ablaze
Once ubiquitous, the glowing signs are in danger of fading out
Finance
China's CITIC Securities takes $170m write-off on Hong Kong's CLSA
Culture clash has seen many veterans depart since acquisition
DealStreetAsia
Asia-focused PAG files for Hong Kong IPO seen hitting $2bn
Alternative investment company seeks market cap of at least $10bn
Business trends
Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes aim at boardroom 'boys' club'
Companies to list on bourse must have at least one female director by July
Market Spotlight
Why do Chinese investors pay more for the same shares?
Premium for mainland stocks over Hong Kong counterparts recently hit 7-year high
Society
COVID surge turns Pearl River smugglers into human traffickers
Hong Kongers and Chinese flee city for mainland by boat as China cracks down
Coronavirus
European companies plan to leave Hong Kong over COVID controls
Survey shows only 17% have no intention to shift operations elsewhere
Media & Entertainment
Tencent records lowest quarterly revenue growth since 2004 IPO
Chinese gaming and messaging group to slash hiring
Companies
Startup MioTech hires Pinduoduo finance head to get 'IPO ready'
Company aims to double staff count amid Singapore expansion
Business deals
China's Fosun in $1.5bn deal to sell Lanvin fashion unit to SPAC
Conglomerate indicates uncertainty about whether transaction will add to profits
Property
Hong Kong tycoons eye mainland property as Evergrande woes deepen
Billionaires tread fine balance with Beijing's 'common prosperity' drive
Property
China Evergrande to announce restructuring proposal by July-end
Property developer will miss March 31 deadline to file financial results
China tech
Alibaba expands share buyback offer to $25bn after record slump
Stock soars as Chinese e-commerce group says move reflects confidence in growth