From Imus to pope? Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s hometown reflects on his journey
Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle may be one of the favourites to be named the next pope, but a Catholic Sister who has known...
Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to ‘open new chapter’
Gilly Wong Fung-han, chief executive of Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog, has stepped down from her position, saying she decided to take a “well-deserved” break...
Singapore’s opposition, Filipino in running for pope, India vs Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
Advertisement SCMP Highlights AsiaSoutheast Asia From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights...
South Korea’s presidential race in chaos amid conservative clash, liberal legal battles
South Korea’s presidential race is growing increasingly chaotic, fuelled by infighting within the conservative camp and persistent legal troubles facing the progressive front-runner. Advertisement...
House Decides to Continue Iran Sanctions Act
A voice vote was enough to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act. The House passed a bill on May 5 to...
China’s biggest trade fair breaks overseas attendance record despite US tariff war threat
Published: 12:01pm, 6 May 2025Updated: 12:05pm, 6 May 2025 Despite the absence of most American buyers, China’s largest trade fair achieved surprise growth in...
House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on West Asian Nation of Georgia
The measure comes amid pro-democracy protests after the election victory of the Georgian Dream Party, which is friendly with Russia and China. The House...
Hong Kong Police Arrest 2 Family Members of Wanted Democracy Activist Kwok Fung-Yee
Hong Kong authorities have arrested the father and a brother of U.S.-based pro-democracy activist Kwok Fung-yee, and laid charges against the father, marking the...
Taiwan-built submarine delivery in doubt over testing delays, ‘pipe leaks’
Taiwan’s first locally built submarine faced new doubts over whether the vessel could meet a November delivery deadline to the island’s navy as it...