Samty Holdings buys majority stake of Australia's UniLodge
December 02, 2025 Samty Holdings, a Japanese accommodation developer and fund manager, has agreed to acquire an undisclosed majority interest in UniLodge from Pamoja...
Brookfield Asset Management snaps up Alba Renewables in SEA renewable energy push
December 02, 2025 Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Alba Renewables, a clean energy developer with a 1.8GW wind, solar and battery storage portfolio...
Chinese and Japanese coastguard ships confront each other near disputed islands
Published: 2:00pm, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 2:59pm, 2 Dec 2025 Chinese and Japanese coastguard vessels have been involved in a stand-off near the disputed Diaoyu...
Why China Yugur ethnic group weddings involve groom shooting 3 arrows at bride
A unique wedding tradition exists within China’s Yugur ethnic group which requires the groom to shoot three arrows at the bride, striking her clothing...
‘She asked me to forgive her’: Indonesian helper in Tai Po fire makes last call
Suyitno first saw the news of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on social media last Wednesday...
‘Schrodinger’s Pakistan’, Chinese travellers eye Singapore: 7 Asia highlights
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...
Man hurt after truck carrying pig carcasses crashes into Hong Kong store
Published: 1:51pm, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 1:54pm, 2 Dec 2025 A man has been injured after a truck carrying pig carcasses crashed into a convenience...
‘Tragic case’: Singaporean man jailed for decade-long sexual abuse of sister
A boy sexually abused his sister, who was six years his junior, over 10 years from when she was seven. It was only in...
Groups warn of bogus donation calls exploiting helpers’ deaths in Hong Kong fire
Published: 1:14pm, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 4:25pm, 2 Dec 2025 A workers’ rights organisation and other concern groups in Hong Kong have warned the public...