Bankers expect mainland China, Hong Kong to attract more capital inflows
Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and India are poised to attract capital inflows from international investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with non-US-dollar assets...
Why Chinese call romantic jealousy ‘eat vinegar’; what is its Tang dynasty link
Vinegar, a common condiment, holds a unique significance in Chinese culture, particularly concerning romantic relationships. Advertisement In Chinese, the term chi cu, literally translated...
‘Pain of division’: Germany urged to oppose Taiwan separatist acts
Published: 1:38pm, 4 Nov 2025Updated: 3:15pm, 4 Nov 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused Germany of making “groundless accusations” and called on...
Why many in raided Myanmar scam hub chose US$1,400 pay over ‘chance’ to flee
Recent raids on one of Myanmar’s most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment rush as fleeing workers scrambled to enlist at nearby fraud...
What Europe sees in Philippines, Malaysia’s Bukit Bintang: 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...
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of former PM
Peru’s government on Monday announced the country was severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chavez,...
Starbucks seals deal to sell 60% of China business to private-equity firm
Starbucks agreed to sell a 60 per cent stake in its Chinese operations to a private-equity firm, ending months of speculation about whether the...
Driver of Hong Kong rehab bus dies after being hit and dragged by car
The driver of a rehabilitation bus has died after being hit by a car while he was operating the lifting platform at the back...
Tougher races in Hong Kong Legco poll amid uncertainty: Beijing office
There has been more intense competition for the coming Legislative Council election amid an unprecedented level of uncertainty, with neither a “blessing list” nor...