The Big Story
How China's ad-hoc tech pipeline fuels Russia's Ukraine war efforts
Civilian electronics, sourced from Chinese e-commerce sellers, find their way to the battlefield
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown prepares split from Chinese operations
More such moves expected as China business deals slow amid geopolitical tensions
IPO
L'Occitane to go private in blow to Hong Kong bourse's global image
French cosmetics company to delist while city promotes itself as IPO destination
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong's first crypto ETFs go public in milestone for hub ambitions
Products to challenge U.S. counterparts as focus shifts to Chinese investor access
Finance
HSBC chief exec Noel Quinn to retire; Q1 profit narrowly beats estimate
Bank flags $100m hit on upcoming sale of Russia business
Markets
China stocks rally as investor 'fear of missing out' spreads
Geopolitical risks, 'dire' housing market still seen discouraging long-term bets
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring
Binance-backed platform's former CEO has joined securities commission, sources say
IPO
Hong Kong hit by third straight weak IPO as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
Google-backed Chinese company struggles out of gate in Asia's worst-performing market
IPO
China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours
'Bad' sentiment may affect rivals' hopes to drum up cash for expansion
Markets
China's clampdown on data spreads to real-time stock information
Aligning with 'international standards' cited as reason for lowering transparency
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong embraces Xi's 'holistic' security dogma on education day
City celebrates strict, thorough approach, despite efforts to assure investors
IPO
China IPOs slow as strict 'broker butcher' rules kick in
India beat Shanghai and Shenzhen in Q1; Hong Kong barely made top 10
China debt crunch
China developer Wanda loses crown jewel mall unit in survival fight
Wang Jianlin's influence diminishes with $8bn-plus deal involving outside investors
Cryptocurrencies
Chinese fund managers apply to launch Hong Kong's first bitcoin ETFs
City aims to boost appeal by expanding access to crypto assets
Finance
HSBC to sell Argentina business as Asia pivot accelerates
London-based bank says it will book $1bn pretax loss on deal
Consumer
Activist investor Oasis urges Japan's Kao to reduce brands
Shareholder proposals a possibility to prompt changes at cosmetics maker
Business deals
Japan's Rohto and Mitsui to buy Chinese-medicine chain for $590m
Partners tap rising health interest after pandemic to expand overseas
Retail
Giordano CEO voted out after fight with Hong Kong tycoon Cheng
New World chief picks new management for struggling Jimmy Lai-founded apparel chain
China up close
Analysis: Hong Kong's lost freedom shows Xi Jinping's priorities
Causeway Bay Books incident was a harbinger of regime's security-first principle
The Nikkei View
Hong Kong's future darkens as new security law takes effect
Beijing's coercive governance is now complete, further driving away foreign talent
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's new national security law enforced for first time
City leader Lee aims to 'send a clear message' with strict handling of protester
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know
How the hastily passed 'historic' law differs from that imposed by Beijing
Hong Kong security law
As new Hong Kong security law takes effect, firms wait and see
Wider tensions in U.S.-China relationship seen as greater threat to business
Finance
China's Ping An hit by $2.7bn loss in asset management business
Insurance group says stock price falls out of line with company fundamentals
Companies
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison takes 36% hit to profit amid inflation
Victor Li, son of founder Li Ka-shing, wary of continued economic uncertainty