Akeso lung cancer drug shines in trials, boosting hopes in US$20b market
Akeso, whose drug ivonescimab was hailed as biotech’s “DeepSeek moment” amid US competition last year, announced better-than-expected clinical results showing it can treat a...
Hong Kong tribunal judge questions power to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting
Published: 6:06pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 8:38pm, 1 Jun 2026 A Lands Tribunal judge has questioned whether he has the power to postpone an extraordinary...
Chinese PhD dropout turned whistle-blower exposes data fabrication by renowned scholars
A Chinese PhD dropout who has become a viral influencer exposing academic misconduct is building a growing army of followers eager to reveal ethical...
Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, clouding Iran mediation
Published: 5:56pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 6:05pm, 1 Jun 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on...
Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong
A cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a KMB double-decker bus in Hong Kong on Monday afternoon. The 60-year-old man was hit...
Hong Kong calls for smoother border checks, wider mainland China driving scheme
Hong Kong’s transport sector has called for faster cross-border immigration clearance procedures and an expansion of a popular scheme allowing local vehicles to enter...
Philippines, Vietnam close ranks on South China Sea as To Lam visits
The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines upheld the importance of keeping the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea amid tensions in...
Hong Kong government’s venture fund eyes bigger bankroll after double-digit return
The government’s investment arm achieved a double-digit internal rate of return last year, greater than many newly established venture capital funds, according to its...
Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s inflation ‘limited’, says finance chief
Published: 2:10pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 2:23pm, 1 Jun 2026 External shocks from the war in the Middle East have had only a limited impact...