Healthcare
HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
Stop the party! Gov’t prolongs social distancing rules until 13 July
Negative tests are required from customers of bars, pubs, clubs, and nightclubs.
Anti-narcotics committee seeks to weed out ‘wide availability’ of CBD
It backs the proposal to control cannabidiol under the anti-drug ordinance.
Gov’t gears up for possible monkeypox outbreak
So far, the market has zero monkeypox cases.
Premature to say if HK is facing a sixth wave: Lam
The city has been seeing an increase in positive cases since the beginning of June.
University of Hong Kong, Sinopharm launch trial of Omicron-targeting vaccine
A total of 1,800 adult volunteers will be needed for the trial.
HK mulls further easing of COVID restrictions in May
The easing is part of the three-stage relaxation that CE Lam announced in March.
Fifth wave has outgrown HK’s capacity, but no lockdown for the city: Lam
The government will enhance capacity in various parts of its anti-epidemic effort instead.
Moderna announces Hong Kong expansion
Its new subsidiary will provide a local presence for improved logistics.
Penny’s Bay Quarantine Center to launch as community isolation facility
This comes as the government reported 351 cases today.
Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension
The period covered will be from 21 January to 20 February.
'Vaccine measures won't be lifted anytime soon': Carrie Lam
Areas of concern include the quarantine hotel and pet shop clusters.
HSBC Life opens online application for insurance plan
Eligible customers who will apply online can get a 20% first-year premium discount.
Quarantine period for local close contacts shortened to 14 days
Following this will be a week of self-monitoring and a virus test on the 19th day.
What are the social distancing measures in effect in the next 2 weeks?
The government tightened the social measures due to rising coronavirus cases.
Israel and Hong Kong forge fertile business bonds
The Head of Economic and Commercial Mission for the Consulate General of Israel says several of its companies are keen on entering the Hong Kong...
DCH Auriga clinches Team of the Year trophy at the 2021 HKB Management Excellence Awards
The healthcare distributor supported Hong Kong’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out with a successful ultra-low temperature storage and distribution...
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