Prestige vs progress: what stops China’s researchers from chasing big new ideas?
When artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Shen left a lucrative job at a major tech firm three years ago to pursue his passion for research,...
US overdose deaths fall 27% last year in largest one-year drop ever
There were 30,000 fewer US drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before – the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Advertisement An estimated...
Will Trump Regret This China Tariff Deal?
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China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce
Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East. Read More
Kim Soo-hyun, Yoo Ah-in: how K-scandals are costing South Korea’s entertainment industry
As recent controversies surrounding performers trigger costly production disruptions and cast changes, South Korea’s entertainment industry is facing growing instability due to harsh scrutiny...
Banks upgrade China growth forecast, foreigners flock to Shenzhen: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
Japan eyes fully covering childbirth costs from April 2026
Japan’s health ministry is set to eliminate out-of-pocket payments associated with child delivery, possibly from April next year, to address the country’s declining birth...
Hong Kong’s Han Academy aims to repay parents after ‘white knight’ steps in
Published: 9:09pm, 14 May 2025Updated: 9:36pm, 14 May 2025 A debt-ridden independent school in Hong Kong has said it aims to settle outstanding payments...
China hopes for ‘golden decade’ in relations with Latin America and Caribbean
Published: 9:08pm, 14 May 2025Updated: 9:20pm, 14 May 2025 China has predicted a “golden decade” for its ties with Latin America and the Caribbean...