What Prabowo’s ‘bold’ UN speech means for Indonesia’s stance on Israel-Gaza war
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to send tens of thousands of peacekeepers to conflict zones and said the country could recognise Israel, but...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang voices hope of better trade, stable ties with Canada
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed hope that trade tensions with Canada could be de-escalated and their strained ties stabilised in a “practical and...
South Korea university rankings show rising appeal for international students
A new set of university rankings released in South Korea aims to provide prospective international students with clearer guidance on study options, as the...
Spanish PM’s wife set for trial in embezzlement scandal
A judge investigating Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez for alleged embezzlement has ordered that she face trial in a case roiling...
Frugal China PhD student in Switzerland lives on cheap meals, eats cat food
An overseas PhD student who calls himself “the most frugal Chinese in Switzerland” has gone viral after revealing that he meets his protein needs...
Singapore’s Wong warns against exploiting race and religion in future elections
While Singaporeans rejected calls to vote along racial and religious lines in the May General Election, the temptation to play this card will grow...
Super Typhoon Ragasa: scientists warn climate change leads to stronger storms
Super Typhoon Ragasa, which lashed Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong on Wednesday, has drawn warnings from scientists that climate change...
When Typhoon Wanda wreaked havoc on Hong Kong in 1962 – SCMP archive
As Hong Hong deals with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa, we take a look at SCMP’s coverage of some of the worst storms...
China’s visa-free push boosts Beijing, Shanghai’s global influence: report
China’s expanded visa-free entry policy and technological advances have boosted the standing of its major cities as global hubs, with Beijing retaining a top-tier...