Hong Kong man remanded after ‘impersonating fire victim, claiming HK$18,000 in aid’
A jobless Hong Kong man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of defrauding HK$18,000 (US$2,313) in financial aid intended for those affected by...
Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO
The quota for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing vehicles to be set by authorities should reflect Uber’s operating situation in the city, the firm’s CEO has...
Greek minister takes over as Eurogroup president, marking historic turnaround
Published: 1:18pm, 12 Dec 2025Updated: 1:19pm, 12 Dec 2025 Greece’s finance minister was on Thursday named head of the Eurogroup, the body that helps...
After Koizumi’s Yonaguni Visit: JSDF Capabilities, Shelter Preparedness, and Deterrence by Denial
On November 23, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) base on Yonaguni Island, reaffirming that plans to deploy...
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Causes Small Tsunami Waves Off Northeastern Japan
TOKYO—A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the...
China’s desalination technology, Hong Kong Legco election turnout: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Published: 12:30pm, 12 Dec 2025Updated: 12:55pm, 12 Dec 2025 We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the...
Societe Generale appoints Apac head of global markets
Mohamed Braham will assume the Hong Kong-based role in January, while retaining his position as deputy global head of fixed income and currencies. Read...
Societe Generale appoints head of global markets in Apac
December 12, 2025 French bank Societe Generale announced the appointment of Mohamed Braham as the bank’s new head of global markets and head of...
Beijing’s Escalating Aggression Cements US–Japan Alliance: Analysts
As Beijing intensifies its intimidation campaign against Tokyo for the Japanese prime minister’s comments regarding Taiwan, experts say this aggression is instead pushing Japan...