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Trump’s new press secretary faces questions over over claim she passed bar exam in China
Published: October 13, 2026 20:43
Katie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about her legal credentials after telling reporters on Tuesday that she passed a bar exam “when I moved to China”, without identifying the…
Peru governor touts Chinese interest in deep-water port pitched as Chancay alternative
Published: October 13, 2026 20:10
A planned US$844 million port in southern Peru has drawn interest from several foreign investors, including Chinese companies, a regional governor said on Monday, as the government began promoting the project abroad. “Several companies have approached us.…
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says
Published: October 13, 2026 20:04
Pope Leo was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer after doctors removed a lower lobe of his right lung in surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin. The 71-year-old pontiff has lung adenocarcinoma, with tissue tests conducted during…
Tupac Shakur murder: ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison
Published: October 13, 2026 19:34
A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the prosecution of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap…
Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster
Published: October 13, 2026 17:59
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. said it would temporarily close 10 rides at its theme parks, including the Goliath ride that was involved in a fatal accident on Monday, amid a string of incidents at its facilities. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have…
New Trump spokeswoman makes White House debut, takes only 3 questions
Published: October 13, 2026 17:47
New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions from journalists while leaving no doubt who she believes has all the answers – Donald Trump. “I get to do what I was doing on the…
US asks Greece ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over alleged misconduct
Published: October 13, 2026 15:02
Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from her post after coming under severe criticism over allegations she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens,…
Is this the best time for US strategists to push for abandoning ambiguity on Taiwan?
Published: October 13, 2026 15:00
For nearly five decades, the United States’ Taiwan policy has centred on strategic ambiguity by not declaring whether it would intervene militarily in a potential Taiwan conflict. This policy – designed to deter Beijing from using force while preventing…
Philippines rejects China’s calls for direct contact amid ‘miscalculation’ warnings
Published: October 13, 2026 14:35
The Philippine military has rejected calls to restore direct communication channels with its Chinese counterpart, despite warnings from Beijing that their absence risks “miscalculation” during confrontations and could further escalate tensions in the South…
Taiwanese finance minister plans to join Apec meeting in Hong Kong
Published: October 13, 2026 14:04
Taiwanese Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun plans to attend the Apec meeting in Hong Kong, where the Chinese finance chief is due to deliver the opening speech. Chuang’s ministry told Reuters on Tuesday she would attend the meeting “as is customary”. Hong…
China basketball chief Guo warns national team, domestic league entering critical time
Published: October 13, 2026 14:00
Chinese Basketball Association president Guo Zhenming addressed the national team’s struggles on Monday afternoon, warning that the domestic league had reached a critical juncture in its bid to improve standards in the country. Speaking at the season…
China is working on a submarine tank that can operate underwater for 2 hours
Published: October 13, 2026 14:00
A Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that could rapidly switch between wartime environments, including operating deep under water for long periods, as multi-domain combat is set to develop in the coming decades. The “heterogeneous”…
MI5 chief warns Iran is targeting military sites in UK as hostile state threats surge
Published: October 13, 2026 13:39
Iran is trying to hit military sites in the UK and the suspected plot to attack a US-run military airbase in September was “not unique”, the head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency said on Tuesday. Ken McCallum, who leads the UK’s domestic security service, said…
Hong Kong renews TV station licences with push for ‘telling good stories’
Published: October 13, 2026 13:26
Hong Kong authorities have renewed the free-to-air licences of the city’s television broadcasters with conditions to boost local production of English-language national education shows and programmes aimed at “telling good stories” of the city. The…
China sentences 3 more Myanmar crime bosses to death in scam centre crackdown
Published: October 13, 2026 13:26
Courts in China have sentenced three key figures of a notorious Myanmar crime syndicate to death for operating large-scale cross-border telecoms fraud networks and causing the deaths of four Chinese nationals. The Quanzhou Intermediate People’s Court and…
Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears
Published: October 13, 2026 13:17
The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung called her a “birthing machine” and tried to assault her before he allegedly plotted with his two sons to kill her three years ago, a court has heard. Choi’s partner, Chris Tam…
From Jumbo Floating Restaurant to neon, nostalgia aplenty at Hong Kong art-tech show
Published: October 13, 2026 13:15
When Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsized and sank in the South China Sea in 2022, social media users lamented the loss of a culinary icon. Some tongue-in-cheek proposals called for it to be transformed into an underwater restaurant or diving…
Schools urged not to make pupils with special educational needs repeat grades
Published: October 13, 2026 13:14
Hong Kong schools should not require students with special educational needs or severe mental illness to repeat a grade, under revised education authorities’ guidance that warns the practice could worsen their adjustment difficulties. The latest version of…
SCMP Best Bets: Punters can be on Cloud Nine at Happy Valley
Published: October 13, 2026 13:02
Jay Rooney LE ZONDA - R6 (7) In terrific form at present and looks very hard to beat once again Owen Goulding FORERUNNER - R4 (2) Ran an enormous race from miles back on return and draws much better tonight Paul Lally CHINA WIN - R8 (9) Fitter for last…
Huawei, once hobbled by US sanctions, passes 100 million Kirin chip milestone
Published: October 13, 2026 13:00
Huawei Technologies has shipped more than 100 million devices powered by its Kirin processors since 2023, when it returned to the smartphone market with a new generation of premium handsets. The company says testing of its next-generation Kirin 2027 chip…
Could Pakistan’s Chinese-made weapons help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks?
Published: October 13, 2026 13:00
Chinese-Pakistani fighter jets and a China-made air-defence system reportedly deployed to Saudi Arabia could be brought into action following Pakistan’s renewed pledge to defend the kingdom after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Pakistani Prime Minister…
Plan to live-stream US execution tests Southeast Asia’s content curbs
Published: October 13, 2026 12:30
The US government’s plan to live-stream the execution of a former Army member convicted in a deadly 2009 mass shooting is raising questions about how effectively Southeast Asian governments can restrict graphic online content. Analysts say while…
US cosplays WTO against China while paralysing the real global body
Published: October 13, 2026 12:30
The French have a phrase for the urge to leap from a high place without any wish to die: “l’appel du vide” (the call of the void). The World Trade Organization, based in French-speaking Geneva, has put it to poetic bureaucratic use. In its French texts, a…
Hong Kong Premier League club suspend player over racially sensitive social media message
Published: October 13, 2026 12:00
Tai Po have hauled Gabriel Mesquita over the coals after he posted a racially sensitive message on social media, issuing the teenage midfielder with a formal written warning and indefinitely suspending him from first-team training and matches. Brazilian…
How Nobel laureate Michael Woodford’s research shaped policy at China’s central bank
Published: October 13, 2026 12:00
Two decades before winning this year’s Nobel Prize in economics, US-born economist Michael Woodford was influential in shaping policy at the People’s Bank of China through his landmark models on economic downturns. In 2005, Woodford delivered a speech…
Spanish royals visit Ceuta to back enclave amid border migration strain with Morocco
Published: October 13, 2026 11:49
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia kicked off their first visit to Ceuta on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with residents of the Spanish city in North Africa as they grapple with a migration crisis that has strained relations with Morocco. The royal couple…
Investigators probe cockpit control movement in fatal cargo plane runway crash
Published: October 13, 2026 11:48
Aviation investigators in Hong Kong are working to determine why a cockpit control on a Boeing cargo freighter moved forward during landing last year, causing the aircraft to veer off an airport runway and kill two security personnel. The Air Accident…
Average loss for elderly Hongkongers to investment scams jumps 33% to HK$1.08m
Published: October 13, 2026 11:42
The average loss suffered by elderly victims of investment scams in Hong Kong rose by a third year on year to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600) in 2026, the city’s police chief has said, calling for greater community vigilance against syndicates preying on…
Hong Kong star Angela Yuen details harassment, sparking writer’s apology
Published: October 13, 2026 11:28
Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen Lai-lam has detailed her experiences with sexual harassment over years in the entertainment industry, including an incident where an actor planted an unscripted kiss on her cheek during filming. The revelations by the film…
South Korea shopping centre stabbing leaves 8 injured
Published: October 13, 2026 11:12
A 59-year-old man stabbed at least eight people on Tuesday at a shopping centre in the South Korean city of Incheon, police and fire officials said. One victim was in life-threatening condition and received surgery at a nearby hospital. The suspect…
India to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverage
Published: October 13, 2026 11:00
US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond…
As import curbs loom, Chinese carmakers make a stand at Paris Motor Show
Published: October 13, 2026 11:00
No Chinese carmakers were represented at a dinner on Sunday attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and around 60 European automotive industry players, but they were hard to miss when he visited the Paris Motor Show the next day. Allianz Trade said in…
Meet Lulu Tenney, the model spotted with The Social Reckoning’s Jeremy Allen White
Published: October 13, 2026 11:00
The Bear star Jeremy Allen White may have a new woman in his life. On October 7, the 35-year-old stepped out for a walk in New York City, hand in hand with 25-year-old model Lulu Tenney. The pair was photographed looking cosy as they chatted on a bench,…
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders arrested again as voter roll dispute grows
Published: October 13, 2026 10:46
Leaders of India’s “cockroach” protest movement were detained again on Tuesday, their second detention in days, as a stand-off with authorities deepened over a contentious overhaul of voter rolls. Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, two prominent faces of the…
Commuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong Kong
Published: October 13, 2026 10:44
A fire near an MTR track halted train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations during the evening rush hour in Hong Kong on Tuesday, leaving commuters stranded on packed platforms and concourses. Services along the Kwun Tong line gradually…
Why Samsung, SK Hynix and CXMT shares are under pressure despite strong AI demand
Published: October 13, 2026 10:30
A sharp sell-off in Asian memory chip stocks this week signals growing investor doubts over whether the sector’s AI-driven profit boom can last, even as soaring prices drive strong quarterly earnings across the sector. Shares in market leaders Samsung…
4 elderly women among 179 reported trapped in lifts after power dip in Hong Kong
Published: October 13, 2026 10:25
Four elderly women were injured among nearly 180 reports of people being trapped in lifts after a brief voltage dip in CLP Power’s network tripped building safety mechanisms in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday. The Fire Services Department…
Barrier 11 no concern for Ka Ying Rising but wet weather worries David Hayes ahead of The Everest
Published: October 13, 2026 10:15
A wide draw in barrier 11 failed to dampen David Hayes’ enthusiasm with Ka Ying Rising, but the prospect of a wet track in Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick is more of a concern for the champion trainer. Ka Ying Rising was dealt the…
SHKP reopens former Crowne Plaza hotel as luxury ‘urban resort’ in Tseung Kwan O
Published: October 13, 2026 10:13
The new Royal Garden Kowloon East hotel has undergone far more than an extensive renovation; it has been completely overhauled to become an “urban resort” in the heart of Tseung Kwan O, according to the hotel’s owner. Developer Sun Hung Kai Properties…
Doctors warn of physical limits as China viral ‘flash step’ dance sends imitators to hospital
Published: October 13, 2026 10:05
A dance move known as the “flash step” recently went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring countless imitations, memes and creative merchandise, including keychains. In September, Chinese netizens jumped on the bandwagon, copying moves from a dance…
Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan under investigation for corruption
Published: October 13, 2026 10:04
Huang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing and a survivor of multiple regional graft scandals, is under investigation for corruption, according to state media. State news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday that the Communist Party’s Central Commission for…
Is Indonesia’s haze rhetoric ‘unempathetic’? Oxygen quip tests regional cooperation
Published: October 13, 2026 10:00
An Indonesian official’s claim that the country exports “oxygen” and not just smoke to its neighbours has renewed criticism of Jakarta’s handling of its annual forest fires, with analysts warning that defensive nationalism risks undermining regional…
China’s Zhuhai air show to feature first-ever dedicated naval equipment display
Published: October 13, 2026 10:00
In a first, China’s largest air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area, showcasing active-duty hardware in service with the country’s navy, as this year marks the event’s 30th anniversary, the organisers said. The biennial China…
Meet Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s husband, Tyler – who’s a film producer
Published: October 13, 2026 10:00
US President Donald Trump said he has appointed conservative commentator and Truth Social communications adviser Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from…
Bulgaria seeks Nato support after Black Sea drone strikes hit merchant ships, sinking 1
Published: October 13, 2026 09:57
Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from one ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five…
Rarely seen US$180 million Van Gogh on show in Hong Kong ahead of New York auction
Published: October 13, 2026 09:16
A collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces – including a rarely seen landscape painting by Vincent van Gogh – which have been hidden from public view for more than half a century, will be going under the hammer this November. The…
China’s Guangdong province sets ambitious targets for advanced manufacturing by 2028
Published: October 13, 2026 09:09
China’s most populous province has set ambitious targets for advanced manufacturing by 2028, including the production of more than 80,000 humanoid robots a year, to strengthen its position as a global industrial powerhouse despite concerns about domestic…
Houthi official warns US against entering war in Yemen as Saudis weather attacks
Published: October 13, 2026 09:00
A Houthi official has warned the US it would receive a “painful response” if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington’s help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. Yemen’s civil war - in which…
British Council to resume IELTS exams after 4 days of cancellations across China
Published: October 13, 2026 09:00
The British Council said its IELTS examinations across China would resume Wednesday, ending four days of cancellations stemming from technical problems that left test takers scrambling at the height of the overseas university admissions season. The…
China’s Iluvatar CoreX’s first AI computing supernode squeezes most GPUs in 1 system
Published: October 13, 2026 09:00
Chinese AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX debuted its first supernode system, a computing system that squeezes 144 graphics processing units (GPUs) into a single cabinet, breaking an industrial record. The new product, dubbed the Tiangai 300 IXL144, was unveiled…
Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing
Published: October 13, 2026 08:54
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs…
Postmen denied permanent contracts offered priority for other civil service roles
Published: October 13, 2026 08:38
Hundreds of Hong Kong postmen denied permanent contracts will get priority for other civil service jobs and easier entry requirements for clerical posts, as the postal service grapples with financial strain. The Civil Service Bureau outlined the…
Trump-Xi summit threw up a hard question for Japan: national dignity
Published: October 13, 2026 08:30
One day before Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Washington for his summit with Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured her own audience with the US president – which was followed by a phone call after Xi departed. Her…
North Korea’s new missile museum: part shrine, part arms bazaar
Published: October 13, 2026 08:27
North Korea now has a museum for its bombs. The National Defence Revolution Museum, which opened on Sunday, is the country’s first dedicated exclusively to military hardware, from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Observers say it is…
Lessons for life: Hong Kong educator looks beyond exams and interviews
Published: October 13, 2026 08:15
For Hong Kong educator Christine Ma-Lau, preparing children for exams or school interviews is only part of the job – helping them understand who they are, how to treat others and what they can contribute to society matters just as much. Ma-Lau founded JEMS…
Chinese star Zheng Qinwen ‘delighted’ to make debut at Hong Kong Tennis Open
Published: October 13, 2026 08:07
Freshly crowned China Open champion Zheng Qinwen will be hoping to keep her renaissance on the court going when she makes her debut at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open in November. Zheng will be joined by Venus Williams, who is returning for the third…
Chinese billionaire featured in ‘American Factory’ shares lesson for firms going global
Published: October 13, 2026 08:00
Chinese billionaire Cao Dewang, whose glass-making empire was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary American Factory, has urged Chinese investors expanding overseas to respect local laws, regulations and culture, drawing on decades of experience…
Philippines drops 3 impeachment charges against Sara Duterte despite evidence
Published: October 13, 2026 07:56
The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, approved the prosecution’s withdrawal of most of the charges against Vice-President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, in a trial that could kill her hopes to run for president in 2028. Prosecutors have been…
Fiji’s justice minister resigns after intimate video goes viral online
Published: October 13, 2026 07:47
Fiji’s Justice Minister Siromi Turaga stepped down from cabinet on Tuesday after an intimate video of him went viral online – the second such scandal to rock the Pacific island nation’s government. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who previously sought…
British fashion designer Kim Jones announces eponymous label with Hong Kong flagship
Published: October 13, 2026 07:40
British fashion designer Kim Jones, who spent more than two decades working at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses, including Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton, has announced the launch of his new eponymous label, selecting Hong Kong for its…
Hong Kong police arrest 20 over prostitution syndicate that trapped women in debt
Published: October 13, 2026 07:35
Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people in connection with a cross-border prostitution syndicate that allegedly recruited women from Southeast Asia and required them to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel debts. Police said on Tuesday that the…
Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlights
Published: October 13, 2026 07:30
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines…
Nasa’s Perseverance rover on Mars breaks record for off-planet driving
Published: October 13, 2026 07:20
Nasa’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on the surface of any world other than Earth, racking up 45.2km (28.1 miles) since arriving on Mars in 2021, the US space agency said on Tuesday. The car-sized, six-wheeled…
Good Trip review: Nick Cheung, Chung Suet-ying play father and daughter in road comedy
Published: October 13, 2026 07:15
3.5/5 stars In Good Trip, a father and daughter’s impromptu final excursion unfolds as a deceptively playful comedy road movie. It tackles one of the most agonising subjects a family can face – the impending death of a parent – with surprising,…
A healthier life can begin with one step
Published: October 13, 2026 07:10
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A healthier life does not always begin with a dramatic change. It can start with one action that is simple enough to keep doing, whether that means exercising regularly, managing…
Hong Kong watchdog orders suspension of third stock in a month
Published: October 13, 2026 07:00
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has directed the stock exchange to suspend trading of three listed companies in the last month, signalling a hawkish turn regarding the quality of listed firms. Chinese bubble-tea maker Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial, also…
China, Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supply
Published: October 13, 2026 07:00
Beijing and Moscow vowed deeper maritime and logistical cooperation to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Nikolai Patrushev, chairman of the Russian Maritime Board in the Chinese capital on Monday. “China…
Ex-Cyberport department head, 5 others, charged over HK$20 million tech subsidy fraud
Published: October 13, 2026 06:28
A former department head of Hong Kong’s fintech hub Cyberport has been granted bail after being charged with accepting bribes to help an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up secure HK$20 million in funding from a government-subsidised programme. Alice So…
Hong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communities
Published: October 13, 2026 06:18
Many rural projects in Hong Kong start with funding, run for a year or two, then disappear when the money runs out. Good Old Soil, a community organisation, is trying to take a different approach on Lantau. Supported by the non-profit Land Education…
China proposes streamlined export rules for ‘low risk’ avionics in boost to industry
Published: October 13, 2026 06:00
China is seeking public comments on draft rules that would streamline procedures for “low-risk” exports of aviation components such as engines and inertial navigation systems to give the industry a competitive boost. Such avionics currently are classified…
Why Haidilao’s US$14.9 million credit line to founder is fuelling China tax speculation
Published: October 13, 2026 06:00
Haidilao International Holding has agreed to provide its founder, Zhang Yong, with a one-month loan of up to the Hong Kong dollar equivalent of 100 million yuan (US$14.9 million), a move that has raised market speculation as investors closely watch…
China-US astronomy team may have found possible relic of a recent ‘gold factory’
Published: October 13, 2026 06:00
A mysterious glow of high-energy light in our Milky Way galaxy could be the remains of an extremely rare cosmic “gold factory”, according to a new study by Chinese and US researchers. The collision of two orbiting neutron stars – dead stars so dense that a…
Fifa president Infantino could pull off ‘Houdini’ act as critics struggle for candidate
Published: October 13, 2026 05:00
Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as Fifa president in the absence of a heavy hitter to challenge him, observers have said. The 56-year-old Swiss has lost the support of many associations in his bid to be re-elected…
Singapore’s 3-Michelin-star neo-Nordic Restaurant Zen reopens with a local touch
Published: October 13, 2026 04:50
Singapore’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Zen reopened in August 2026 after a three-month refurbishment – with a medley of changes that mark its new chapter. Founded in 2018 by Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen, Zen inhabits a three-storey shophouse along the…
79,500 passenger trips, 8,000 vehicle movements at new Huanggang Port on opening day
Published: October 13, 2026 04:44
Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port recorded 79,500 passenger movements and 8,000 vehicle movements on its first day of operations, with transport officials preparing for heavier flows expected during the coming holiday weekend. Statistics from the Shenzhen…
Navigating China-US power play at Shenzhen Apec
Published: October 13, 2026 04:33
Systems to counter missiles and drones take centre stage at US defence expo
Published: October 13, 2026 04:00
As missiles and drones take a bigger role in modern warfare, major defence contractors gathered in Washington this week to showcase their latest advances in the technologies – and systems to counter them. The three-day Association of the United States Army…
King Fook expands with US$34 million Admiralty lease despite slow luxury sales: analysts
Published: October 13, 2026 04:00
King Fook Jewellery Group’s decision to lease a 550 square metre (about 5,920 square feet) retail space at Pacific Place Phase II in Admiralty signals confidence in Hong Kong’s retail market, despite slowing demand for luxury goods, analysts said. The…
China approves locally registered bank card organisation for Visa
Published: October 13, 2026 03:52
The People’s Bank of China on Tuesday gave its approval to Visa to set up a locally registered bank card clearing organisation, calling the move a major step in the country’s financial opening up in an online statement. The US card payment giant will have…
China to tighten leash on futures quant trading to contain risks amid stock slump
Published: October 13, 2026 03:35
China’s futures exchanges will intensify a crackdown on malfeasance linked to programme trading by defining specific violations, as Beijing seeks to contain any cross-asset risk that could place additional strain on the nation’s already struggling stock…
The hidden costs of China’s energy security
Published: October 13, 2026 03:30
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. In early October, driven by a sharp…
Hong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes with unit upgrade
Published: October 13, 2026 03:29
Hong Kong police have stepped up their investigation into the disappearance of the ashes of late Cantopop diva Anita Mui Yim-fong by committing more resources and manpower to the case. Mui’s family had revealed over the weekend that the urn containing the…
How a detour saved a Malaysian trekker from jaws of deadly Nepal floods
Published: October 13, 2026 03:09
It was a detour that saved his life. Malaysian Low Hock Meng, a 71-year-old veteran trekker, had set off on his own in Nepal. He wanted to explore the Tamang trail, Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda. Along his journey, he made the decision to visit the…
Therapy dogs in high demand: Hong Kong programme booked out until February 2027
Published: October 13, 2026 02:19
A Hong Kong therapy-dog programme run by one staff member and 65 volunteers with their dogs is fully booked until February 2027, as demand from schools, hospitals and elderly homes continues to outstrip the available visiting slots. Animals Asia’s Dr Dog…
Chinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood
Published: October 13, 2026 02:00
A Chinese centenarian leads a happy, healthy life despite a habit generally considered “unhealthy”, prompting curious reactions online. A 101-year-old great-grandfather in eastern China’s Zhejiang province recently went viral for his love of drinking large…
Style Edit: Rolex unveils the Perpetual Padellone with moonphase disc in 3 models
Published: October 13, 2026 02:00
When it comes to crafting watches with a satisfying vintage aesthetic, Rolex has just about the most captivating archive imaginable to draw on. That archive is the inspiration for the continual evolution of the Perpetual collection, the latest iteration of…
IMF revises down projection for China’s GDP this year, cautions on export reliance
Published: October 13, 2026 02:00
The International Monetary Fund has trimmed its projection of China’s economic growth in 2026 by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.5 per cent, cautioning that resilient exports are no longer sufficient to fully offset persistent weakness in domestic…
Mainland Chinese traders boost Hong Kong stock buying for fourth month as AI bets surge
Published: October 13, 2026 02:00
Mainland Chinese investors bought more Hong Kong stocks than they sold for a fourth consecutive month in September, with purchases accelerating despite persistent headwinds from elevated US Treasury yields and oil prices. Onshore traders poured a net…
Style Edit: How Richard Mille and Ferrari fuse horological artistry with Formula One precision
Published: October 13, 2026 02:00
The fascination with Ferrari reaches well beyond what leaves the factory gates. It encompasses not only engineering and design, but also the culture of connoisseurship and collecting that has grown around the marque. Richard Mille speaks to much the same…
Can Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romance
Published: October 13, 2026 01:55
For Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after multiple unsuccessful first dates, so when the government launched its own platform, the 32-year-old was…
Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rot
Published: October 13, 2026 01:36
Ripe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows…
Apec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boom
Published: October 13, 2026 01:30
Over the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec…
Chinese stocks an undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger disciple
Published: October 13, 2026 01:00
Shares in Chinese companies present better opportunities today than at other times, a disciple of legendary investor Charlie Munger said in a rare reflection on the world’s second-largest economy amid tensions with the US and the ongoing artificial…
China Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid nation’s AI push
Published: October 13, 2026 01:00
China Mobile, one of the country’s state-backed telecoms giants, has tripled the capacity of its largest intelligent computing hub in northern Inner Mongolia, amid Beijing’s push to boost digital infrastructure to power the country’s artificial…
China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?
Published: October 13, 2026 01:00
Some senior American executives are lukewarm about attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, according to people familiar with the matter. They cited limited scheduling details, few expected…
‘Everyone wants to make history’: revamped Huanggang Port opens to brisk business
Published: October 13, 2026 00:30
Hong Kong travel agencies and border shops have capitalised on the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port as thousands of visitors poured through the control point, with special tours on offer and shopkeepers reporting brisk business. Agents said the…
Not just about tax: why Australia’s tech entrepreneurs are moving to Singapore
Published: October 13, 2026 00:00
Investor Ben Lindsay relocated with his wife, dog in tow, from Sydney to Singapore in March, with his sights set on growing venture capital firm Investible from an Australian outfit into an Asia-Pacific one. Lindsay is among a growing number of investors,…
Hong Kong athletics team face make-or-break period after 0 medals at Asian Games
Published: October 13, 2026 00:00
There were many reasons for Hong Kong to celebrate the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. From the most golds won to bringing home a record-breaking number of medals, the city generally fared well at the multi-sport event. Whether it was the 11 golds or the…
Environmental concerns see China fall 3 places in global ‘trade sustainability’ ranking
Published: October 13, 2026 00:00
Mainland China fell three places this year on a global ranking for trade sustainability, tracking what the compilers of the index described as declines in economic and environmental metrics. The Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index, which was released on…
Meet Arthur Tang, founder of Artta Concept Studio
Published: October 13, 2026 00:00
“Method acting” usually refers to the technique used by actors on stage or screen, but to Artta Concept Studio and its founder Arthur Tang, it’s the most accurate way to describe their interior design practice. Trusted partners of prominent Hong Kong…
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