Healthcare

Hong Kong gov’t speeds up vaccine rollout in new campaign

The “Early Vaccination for All” campaign is meant to raise vaccination rate until August.

Hong Kong gov’t speeds up vaccine rollout in new campaign

The “Early Vaccination for All” campaign is meant to raise vaccination rate until August.

Daily Briefing: US & China trade envoys meet; HSBC exits US retail banking; Australian state locks down

Trade envoys from the US and China talk on the phone for the first time since US President Joe Biden took office.

Daily Briefing: Tesla ditches radar; and Malaysia COVID case ratio exceeds India

And a quick rundown on which countries are eager to reopen borders to tourism as summer approaches.

Cathay Pacific sends medical supplies to India amidst COVID-19 surge

Some 100 tonnes of supplies were flown direct to India.

Hong Kong lists Egypt as high risk Covid hotspot

Increased restrictions will take effect from 20 April.

AXA launches benefits programme for vaccinated Hong Kongers

AXA insured customers may receive up to $20,000 if they are hospitalised with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine.

What you need to know about the “vaccine bubble”

Social distancing measures will be eased amongst COVID-19 vaccine recipients.

Jobs in life sciences sought after in 2021

Randstad has released a list of the most in-demand jobs in the healthcare field in Hong Kong.

SSY Group net profits falls 46.1% to $612m in 2020

It also recorded a $4.2b revenue during the year.

Government says BioNTech vaccine probe shows no system error

Hong Kong authorities have assured those who have already received the vaccine, that it is safe.

Prudential partners with MyDoc to launch new telemedicine services

The new services will be integrated to the Pulse by Prudential mobile app.

Swire Pacific acquires fresh stake in Mainland China hospital

The investment is a part of Swire Pacific's strategy to diversify its portfolio in the mainland.

CSPC Pharmaceutical gains 38.9% profit

The company’s 2020 performance beats market expectations, the OCBC said.

Gov't expands vaccination priority group to cover 30 and up

It will also cover students aged 16 and above studying outside of the country.

Government's telehealth push 'underwhelming': law firm

Mayer Brown wants a more assertive government approach.

Social distancing measures extended until 17 March

This is in light of the active silent transmission in the community, the Food and Health Bureau said.