Chinese woman with social anxiety feeds 120 stray cats with leftovers from 100 banquets
A woman from southwestern China, who has been battling social anxiety, has gone viral after spending three years overcoming her fears by “crashing” around...
Najib’s wife cleared as Malaysia drops money laundering, tax evasion appeal
Malaysian prosecutors have dropped their appeal against the acquittal of Rosmah Mansor, the wife of jailed former prime minister Najib Razak, in a case...
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
December 12, 2025 French bank Societe Generale has announced the appointment of Mohamed Braham as the firm’s new head of global markets and head...