U.S. FDA grants orphan drug status to AstraZeneca’s asthma drug Fasenra
AstraZeneca said on Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug status to its severe asthma drug, Fasenra, to treat eosinophilic...
HSBC to cut fees, offer rebates to boost struggling small Hong Kong firms
HSBC said on Wednesday it will offer rebates and fee reductions for small and medium-sized companies in Hong Kong, as the city’s economy struggles....
Hong Kong protesters aim their anger at Cathay Pacific ‘white terror’
Organizers of a Hong Kong rally planned for outside the airport offices of Cathay Pacific on Wednesday moved the protest downtown after police withheld permission...
Poland’s ruling party has 41.5% support before October vote: IBRiS
Poland’s ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party still enjoys the highest support out of any grouping ahead of parliamentary elections in October, according to...
Asian stocks edge up on Wall Street futures, firmer oil
Asian shares eked out cautious gains on Wednesday, as higher Wall Street futures provided some relief after an overnight U.S. selloff, though deeper worries about...
Yahoo Japan to end ivory sales: sources
Yahoo Japan Corp , plans to end the sale of ivory on the country’s biggest online auction site, two sources with direct knowledge of the...
China drafts law to combat illegal fishing, safeguard stocks
China has invited public responses to a draft law to prevent illegal fishing and depletion of coastal fish stocks, as current legislation is inadequate for...
Kyrgios keeps mostly calm and carries on at U.S. Open
Nick Kyrgios delivered heaps of brilliant shotmaking and a sprinkle of controversy in a 6-3 7-6(1) 6-4 win over American Steve Johnson on Tuesday that...
Iran’s Zarif to Japan PM: we are not seeking heightened tensions
Iran is not seeking to increase tension but every country should be able to enjoy its rights under international law, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif...
Exclusive: Falwell steered Liberty University land deal benefiting his personal trainer
Evangelical leader and prominent Donald Trump backer Jerry Falwell Jr personally approved real estate transactions by his nonprofit Christian university that helped his personal fitness...