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South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
What price will Taiwan pay to blunt Trump’s tariffs? Reports spark worries
Taipei is increasingly anxious about whether it must make sweeping concessions, including a reported US$400 billion investment pledge.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on ‘attack’ during drill, amuses viewers
Zoo safety drill sees member of staff dress up as globally famous hippo as real thing recovers from ‘extravagant’ first birthday party.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol’s key aide arrested as South Korea’s martial law inquiry widens
Former interior minister Lee Sang-min faces charges of attempting to shut down negative news broadcasts during Yoon’s decree declaration.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
HKMA’s strict stablecoin regime to shape Hong Kong’s crypto future
Observers surprised after the city’s de-facto central bank says it plans to issue the first batch of licences early next year.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?
Tech sector warns of dangers of overregulation, as case involving deepfakes of HKU students reveals ‘complicated’ legal questions.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Why are more wealthy mainland companies coming to Hong Kong for mediation?
An increasing number of wealthy mainland families are coming to Hong Kong for mediation services.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Explainer | What you should know about Chikungunya fever, the illness surging in China
Outbreak of mosquito-borne disease erupts in Guangdong province, prompting elimination efforts and causing US health agency to take notice.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Guangzhou and Shenzhen, once China’s growth engines, report GDP underperformance
Southern powerhouses report lower growth rates for first half of 2025, with analysts citing trade and property challenges as the cause.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
After 11 years in Indonesian limbo, Afghan refugee finds a home in Australia
For years, Bibi Rahima Farhangdost was a nursing assistant with no right to work, trapped in limbo with thousands of others.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
China EV war: Tesla, Nio and Li Auto target mainland families with premium SUVs
Rich households are willing to pay a premium to own bigger, higher-performance and longer-range cars for their travel needs, analyst says.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump raises tariff on Canada to 35%
The new duties, up from 25 per cent, are in response to Canada’s ‘continued inaction and retaliation’, the White House says.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Opinion | Hong Kong must make the most of its impressive economic comeback
Now that stability and prosperity have returned, thanks to mainland support, the city must seize the momentum to contribute to new Chinese g...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Profile | When Sally Yeh dominated Hong Kong music and film in the 1980s and ’90s
After learning Cantonese from George Lam, Canada-raised Yeh became a Cantopop queen and shared the big screen with the likes of Chow Yun-fat...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Meituan, JD.com build central kitchens to ratchet up China’s delivery war
China’s catering industry is transforming, as internet platform operators become more involved in the food supply chain.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
On foot with lions and cheetahs in a rewilded corner of South Africa’s Karoo
A century after the springbok vanished, lions and cheetahs now roam the Karoo’s restored wilderness once more.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
Press secretary refers question on extension of current tariff pause to Bessent.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Editorial | Investigation into Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO monk’ a chance to clear the air
The probe is an opportunity to review the temple’s management and ensure the brand is promoted without compromising what makes it special.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
South Korea has pledged US$150 billion to help the US rebuild its shipbuilding industry – and compete with China.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Ukraine war: Trump says Witkoff to visit Russia, expects to impose sanctions
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Opinion | China’s call for global AI governance is loud and clear. Is the US listening?
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Korean green card holder detained at US airport for a week, faces deportation
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
US Economy, Trade & Business: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
As the country with the biggest economy in the world, the US has immense influence on global trade. Find out the latest on the American econ...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Washington trade talks with India have stalled, sources say
Opening Indian farm, dairy markets to US seen as stumbling block.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
What is scent layering? Techniques, combinations and examples
Perfume experts explain how to create a personal fragrance by scent layering, from why you should apply lotion first to what smells to match...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
US and allies accuse Iran of covert overseas ‘kill, kidnap’ policy
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
US woman who funnelled Chinese investor money to Trump campaign pleads guilty
Sherry Li, a New York businesswoman, promised her victims US permanent residency and sold access to politicians.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Brazil grants BYD exemption from EV tariff hike, but not for as long as sought
Regulators compromise after other carmakers push back, saying the break would unfairly advantage BYD and might threaten up to 50,000 jobs.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Family of 4 pulled from burning flat in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district
Firefighters find three people unconscious in the flat on Sai Yee Street.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
US Senate Democrats try resolution to cancel Trump’s Brazil tariffs
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Hong Kong fans savour Tottenham victory over Arsenal on record-breaking night
Pape Matar Sarr’s spectacular strike settles first North London derby played outside UK, as 49,975 pack into Kai Tak Stadium.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Hong Kong basks in job well done as Tottenham boss praises ‘perfect’ occasion
Organisers hail ‘thrilling experience’ as Arsenal and Tottenham bring curtain down on inaugural Hong Kong Football Festival.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump’s order to end ‘de minimis’ tariff break expands from China to the world
Duty-free exemption on small packages worth $800 or less fuelled China’s dominance in the industry – but the model is now under threat.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Hong Kong renames ‘space oil’ drug as etomidate to help deter potential users
Security chief says substance has to be ‘properly’ named to prevent people from forming positive associations with drug.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
China’s women claim relay bronze, handing Yu Zidi first medal in Singapore
12-year-old helps team qualify third fastest for final of women’s 4x200m freestyle relay in Singapore; finishes fourth in 200m butterfly.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
PLA unveils 10GW microwave weapon design with ‘superradiance’ tech
Researchers conquer Cold War physics dilemma with peak power innovation that could one day spell doom for satellites passing overhead.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Crypto exchange OSL sees optimism rise as Hong Kong enters stablecoin era
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is likely to issue the first batch of stablecoin licences early next year.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Astronauts’ spacewalk, US-China renewables race: SCMP daily highlights
From an upcoming naval exercise between China and Russia to Malaysia’s interest in the C919 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Hong Kong police thank dispensary for ‘understanding’ after wrongful raid complaint
Officers raided Lung Fung Group outlet at Tsim Sha Tsui branch using search warrant listing different shop and address.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Will US-Japan nuclear talks ease Tokyo’s concern over a Taiwan Strait conflict?
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Explainer | Trump’s cooper-tariff tumult sees prices plunge
New tariffs apply mostly to semi-finished copper products while exempting refined forms of the metal that comprise the US’ chief copper impo...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Macroscope | Does Seoul’s stock market boom signal the end of the ‘Korea discount’?
Long-overdue corporate governance reforms and efforts to empower retail investors have created bullish sentiment around South Korean stocks.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Did quiet talks secure ‘exemptions’, low Trump tariffs for Manila?
A former lawmaker says quiet negotiations enabled Manila to reduce the overall impact of its tariff rate from 19 per cent to just over 6 per...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
31 die in Chinese elder care centre as human cost from flooding disaster rises
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Chinese semiconductor, AI firms form pact as Nvidia faces inquiry on H20 chip
The Model-Chips Ecosystem Innovation Alliance has 10 members, including Huawei’s Ascend unit and Tencent-backed AI firm StepFun.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Taiwan recall: cross-strait crisis averted for now, but new uncertainty ahead
Vote fails to remove KMT lawmakers, easing tensions with Beijing while raising questions about Taiwan’s defence ambitions and US ties.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Ukraine’s lawmakers vote to restore anti-corruption agencies’ independence
The vote overturns a controversial law which was rushed through parliament last week.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Hong Kong’s KMB in ‘shock’ move to use open-top double-deckers on tourist route
City’s largest bus franchised operator says renovated open-top double-deckers will be used for HK1 route in Kowloon but fare will double.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025