All News
South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong
Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin
Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
One on one in corner: Trump, Zelensky talk on sidelines of pope’s funeral
An aide to Ukraine’s president described the meeting as ‘constructive’ and the United States called it ‘a very productive discussion’.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
SCMP Best Bets: Prognosis looking positive for punters at Sha Tin
Sam Agars ...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies
Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
4 die in Iran, over 500 injured in huge port explosion and fire
First responders were trying to reach the blast area, officials said, with video footage suggesting whatever ignited was highly combustible.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain: report
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Pakistan’s mining push: a chance to equal Indonesia’s nickel success?
A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
China to harness nation’s resources to AI self-reliance ambitions
President Xi Jinping tells Politburo the country must redouble efforts to overcome bottlenecks in core technology.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Opinion | Trump world: the unravelling of American global leadership
With an isolationist US increasingly viewing commitments as burdens, a power vacuum emerges that China and others can fill.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Yemen prepares ‘biggest offensive ever’ against Houthi rebels with US support
Yemen is reportedly launching an offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim key ports and diminish the influence of the Iranian-aligned grou...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Hong Kong police recover stolen cat from Sham Shui Po store, arrest 2
Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after scouring CCTV footage.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
‘Simple’ funeral for Pope Francis becomes way to see Trump
The attendance of the US president at the Vatican has turned the farewell service into a stage for international diplomacy at a time of majo...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
40% jump in elderly taxi drivers involved in accidents in Hong Kong since 2022
Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Can US Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or is it just a ‘monster’ problem?
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein scandal, dies at 41
Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and se...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Why sex therapy is not a last resort, and can be a turning point
Deciding to talk about a less-than-satisfactory sex life, to stop pretending everything’s fine, is a powerful step to fixing it, experts say...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they switch wards?
The debate arose after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung accused SDP chief Chee Soon Juan of abandoning Bukit Batok to contest in Sembawang West.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
I started a sustainable furniture brand in Hong Kong. Here’s what I learned
In 2014, interior architect Caroline Olah founded her furniture brand with a commitment to responsible design. She recounts what happened wh...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Man quits top China university, declines US PhD offer to sell street snacks
Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Explainer | How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you
Government reveals more details on eight of 10 tobacco control measures in an amended bill, including a coming ban on alternative smoking pr...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
China basketball teen Yang to enter 2025 NBA draft, ready ‘mentally, physically’
Yang Hansen calls decision most important of his life, says he’s ready to ‘showcase myself on a bigger stage’.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
‘Amazing’ Goliath ready to rumble ahead of QE II Cup battle
Francis-Henri Graffard believes his “amazing” Goliath can gain some revenge against Japanese opposition in a Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) lo...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Nearly 100 Hongkongers lose HK$90 million in 1 week through investment scams
Fraudsters pose as investing gurus with insider knowledge on stocks and crypto, with one victim scammed out of HK$10 million, police say.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Investors dominate sales of SHKP’s Sierra Sea units on attractive pricing
A total of 231 units out of 318 on sale at the Sierra Sea residential development were sold as of 4.00pm.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Macroscope | A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation
With a global financial crisis looming, governments are left with few options beyond bracing for what’s to come and working together.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Who needs a board to enjoy Portugal’s surf paradise? Hike it instead
It’s Europe’s ‘surf hotspot’, but southern Portugal’s Atlantic coast can be hiked too, on the 200km Fisherman’s Trail of cliffs and beaches.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Lucky Sweynesse bids to thwart Ka Ying Rising’s record attempt
Lucky Sweynesse’s owners are hoping a year of patience will pay off in Sunday’s Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) at Sha Tin....
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Trump calls NFL owners ‘stupid’ as Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted
Five quarterbacks have been selected so far, but the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders is not one of them.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Q&A | Ultra Violette brings Aussie SPF expertise to upmarket sunscreen products
Co-founder Ava Chandler-Matthews tells Style about how the Australian brand has combined skincare and sun protection, eschewing the heavy to...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
2 injured by fallen bamboo from scaffolding in Hong Kong
Police say one man’s forehead was struck by bamboo, while the other reported chest pains.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference
The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Developing | Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers
The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official
Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Ant pays US$362 million to buy Hong Kong retail broker Bright Smart
Ant Group agreed to pay HK$2.81 billion (US$362.2 million) for 50.55 per cent of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Why are European luxury brands caught in China-US trade war crossfire?
Amid US-China trade war, videos showcasing China’s manufacturing prowess went viral but also drew controversy.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Japanese man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to evade funeral expenses
Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Hayes sounds warning to Rising’s rivals: ‘we’re four or five lengths better’
In an ominous warning to Ka Ying Rising’s rivals, David Hayes has declared the superstar sprinter is “four or five lengths better” than in D...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Sino-US tension may boost Hong Kong’s university applications: education chief
Local institutions should accept more foreign students gradually, even as mainland applicants may look to city amid US tensions, Christine C...
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Australasia | South China Morning Post
Australasia's latest news, current affairs, politics and regional issues.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Lost dog in Australia found after 529 days on Kangaroo Island
The miniature dachshund, which has eluded searchers on Kangaroo Island since November 2023, has been returned to ‘her loving parents’.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of roses’, where farmers bottle flowers’ aroma
The hills of Taif, Saudi Arabia, turn pink in spring with the blooming of roses used for perfume. But erratic weather is affecting harvests.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
AFC Champions League: 4-time champions Al-Hilal hit 7 past Gwangju to reach semis
Salem Al-Dawsari stars in Saudi champions’ romp over South Koreans as the finals are held in a centralised location for the first time.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions
It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter
More than 100 arrested in air-land-sea anti-narcotics operation, with 33 per cent increase in haul compared with same period in 2024.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025
Family over glory for Hong Kong footballer who led Neymar, Alisson and Casemiro
Gerson Vieira at peace with career that has brought him to Tai Po from Brazil, via countries including India, Japan and Tanzania.
South China Morning Post
April 26, 2025