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How Hong Kong’s multinationals and global funds are preparing for the worst
Corporate contingency planning in the territory will be a litmus test for assessments of China risk
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AstraZeneca drafts plan to spin off China business amid tensions
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker views listing a separate unit in Hong Kong as potential shelter from global strife
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SVB Financial to sell investment banking unit to management team
Securities division has been for sale since Silicon Valley Bank’s failure in March sent tremors through banking industry
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Switzerland passes law to cut carbon emissions after fractious referendum
‘Yes’ campaign prevails as strength of green politics is tested by populist nimbyism
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Go big or go where? The new political dilemma
Labour’s £28bn plan in the UK is a sign of demands on public purses globally
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Italy strips China’s Sinochem of its influence as Pirelli’s largest investor
Rome removes right to appoint chief executive or set strategy because of worries about Chinese state interference
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Hunt tells ministers to quicken adoption of AI to boost economy
UK aims to ease pressure on public services by focusing on opportunities provided by new tech
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Billionaires find big wins in big government
Analysis of the mega-rich shows barely a dent in their fortunes or numbers




