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March 3, 2026
Malaysian student charged with desecrating Koran in viral video
The viral post showing a man stepping on the Koran and mocking the Prophet Mohammed has triggered 82 police reports and a national outcry.
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March 3, 2026
What do Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian have in common?
Both use Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, which is expanding beyond video games into TV, film, architectural projects and even car navigation.
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March 3, 2026
Malaysian, Filipino killed in helicopter crash southeast of Manila
The Bell 505 helicopter was en route to Quezon when it crashed in a grassy area in Pililla town at about 7.30am.
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March 3, 2026
Starry Lee to propose boosting Hong Kong’s role as yuan hub at ‘two sessions’
City’s sole delegate to National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee also calls for bigger bond market amid ongoing conflict in Middl...
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March 3, 2026
Mentally ill Hongkonger admits killing mother he mistook for ‘monster lizard’
Man has been under mental healthcare since 2015 for schizophrenia symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, court told.
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong’s women withdraw from Dubai football event, will head home soon
Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.
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March 3, 2026
David Hayes and Keith Yeung continue strong partnership at Happy Valley with Withallmyfaith
The David Hayes and Keith Yeung Ming-lun partnership will look to continue their recent success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when With...
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March 3, 2026
Iran vows to defend itself ‘decisively’
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March 3, 2026
Thailand seeks to arrest South African couple in US$30 million fraud case
Ben Smith and his wife reportedly tricked their victim into investing millions in stocks, real estate, a private jet and energy businesses.
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March 3, 2026
Europe counts the cost as Iran war disrupts energy shipments
Analysts urge EU to accelerate green energy transition and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.
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March 3, 2026
Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
The efforts have focused on undermining the ICC itself, targeting victims and witnesses and normalising mockery of the dead.
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March 3, 2026
Chinese man earns US$23,000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services
Home-alone felines benefit from pioneering service which provides litter tray cleaning, medical treatment, nail clipping, even kitty securit...
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March 3, 2026
She married 2 men at once in Thailand – and her mother is fine with it
The two Austrian grooms each paid a 1 million baht dowry, then celebrated by leaping into a pond.
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March 3, 2026
How AI scare trade is sparking M&A battles for traditional firms and start-ups
AI start-ups and legacy firms clash in capital markets, spurring M&A as the technology reshapes industries.
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March 3, 2026
Iran’s cheap threat: US$20,000 drones vs US$4 million interceptors
A Shahed drone costs only tens of thousands of dollars - a cheap weapon that can chew up resources meant for much more complex threats.
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong police alerted after man seen repeatedly hitting baby’s foot in train
Alleged abuse captured on video is posted by commuter who says the man slapped the infant’s foot more than 20 times over seven minutes.
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March 3, 2026
‘Blood moon’ set to rise over Hong Kong but clouds, rain may get in the way
Forecaster says cloudy skies and possible rain could keep the city from witnessing the rare lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening.
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March 3, 2026
Generals stripped of CPPCC roles as China’s corruption clean-up continues
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March 3, 2026
New satellite photos show apparent attack on Iran nuclear site: report
Strikes on Iran’s Natanz complex occurred between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, report shows.
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March 3, 2026
Rahm accuses DP World Tour bosses of ‘extorting’ players, will not settle row
Spaniard says he won’t allow European tour to dictate where and when he plays, says officials want to have their cake and eat it.
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March 3, 2026
Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in February
Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.
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March 3, 2026
India’s 100GW nuclear push was missing one thing. Canada just provided it
India needs to triple its uranium supply to meet its nuclear targets. Canada, with mines already in the pipeline, is well placed to deliver.
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March 3, 2026
Rubio warns Iran ‘hardest hits are yet to come’
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March 3, 2026
Southeast Asian navy strategies, Japan video sparks outrage: 7 Asia highlights
From predictions on Iranian leadership to North Korea’s nuclear vindication, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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March 3, 2026
What’s new at Galaxy Macau, from whisky wonders to Japanese elegance
Pony & Plume offers over 650 rare whiskies while Hotel Okura Macau blends traditional Japanese hospitality with understated modern-day luxur...
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March 3, 2026
‘We couldn’t reach them’: Chinese firms’ Iran business in limbo after strikes
Attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have left China’s exporters doing business there unsure of their future, with contacts unresponsive.
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March 3, 2026
Filipinos in Middle East war zones torn between safety and livelihood
The 2 million Filipinos working in the region are primary breadwinners, remitting billions of dollars to their families each year.
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March 3, 2026
Letters | Iran’s people deserve stability, dignity and peace
Readers discuss the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, US-Philippine military cooperation, and American criticism of a key Chinese trade negot...
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March 3, 2026
6 bold, new art fairs and events around Art Basel Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours.
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March 3, 2026
Iran war disrupts 54 Hong Kong-Mideast flights as airspace remains closed
Tour agency WWPKG says it has suspended Middle East trips through March 10 amid rising tensions.
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March 3, 2026
Japanese massage parlour operator denies forcing Thai girl, 12, into sex work
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March 3, 2026
Ousted president, China-linked crime, Panama: 7 Latin America relations reads
From friction over the Panama Canal to steel dumping and crime, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in February 2026.
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment
Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 2 per cent.
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March 3, 2026
Trump: Iran operation to continue with ‘ferocious, unyielding resolve’
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March 3, 2026
‘We want to go home’: Hongkongers trapped in Mideast call for more official help
‘We hope the Hong Kong government can care more about Hongkongers stranded in Dubai, not just provide an emergency contact number,’ one pers...
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March 3, 2026
Unification Church faces uphill task in Japan to fight liquidation ruling
Critics have called the group a ‘moneymaking business’, with many people having lost huge sums of money from its ‘spiritual sales’.
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March 3, 2026
Exclusive | US, China discuss investment revival ahead of Trump’s trip: sources
Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market acce...
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March 3, 2026
Style Edit: Furla’s SS26 Milan-inspired bags exude Italian poise
Adventurous textures, canvas stripes and refined colour palettes define the effortless Italian style of Furla’s spring-summer bags.
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March 3, 2026
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March 3, 2026
New Zealand’s tourism can still be milked to regain overseas earner crown
Arrivals from China, which before Covid was the second biggest source of visitors, have yet to recover to their pre-pandemic level.
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March 3, 2026
Opinion | Kim Jong-un’s daughter may well become North Korea’s first female leader
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March 3, 2026
US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1
Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.
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March 3, 2026
Language as a weapon? PLA academics seek training overhaul, cite Ukraine war
Digitised battlefields demand new breed of soldier, as skilled at data analysis and psy-ops as at wielding a weapon, veteran instructor says...
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March 3, 2026
Chinese man drives 900 km to propose, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way
Romantic businessman receives congratulations along the way, thanks fellow road users amid country’s congested New Year traffic.
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March 3, 2026
Pakistan cities under curfew after 23 die in protests over Khamenei killing
Authorities have imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu, citing ‘deteriorating law and order conditions’.
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March 3, 2026
‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’
Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong’s plan for HKIC to prop up city’s office market seen as challenging
Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery.
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March 3, 2026
Young Nepalis hope post-uprising election candidates shun ‘same old patterns’
While all the parties have pledged economic growth and job creation, thousands are leaving Nepal each day in search of a better life.
South China Morning Post
March 2, 2026
US considers capping Nvidia H200 sales at 75,000 per Chinese customer
Shares of Nvidia slipped in late trading on the news, falling almost 1 per cent to a low of US$181.
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March 2, 2026