When was the first kiss? Probably around 20 million years ago, scientists say
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a...
Hong Kong lenders tread carefully amid mixed recovery signs: TransUnion
Following the recent rate cut, Hong Kong lenders are cautiously easing household lending as they navigate a recovery that remains uneven and filled with...
When a French racer died during the Macau Grand Prix in 2005 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on November 20, 2025 Advertisement By Alvin Sallay French motorcycle ace killed in Macau Veteran French rider Bruno Bonhuil...
Solid gold toilet snapped up for US$12.1 million at New York auction
Published: 11:06am, 19 Nov 2025Updated: 11:09am, 19 Nov 2025 A Gustav Klimt portrait painting sold on Tuesday for US$236 million, a record for a...
Travel Ban Collapse: Chinese Rush to Japan, Demon Slayer Soars, F3 Backfires
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
Hiring outlook improves for Hong Kong’s financial sector, recruiters say
Hong Kong’s financial services sector could boost hiring by as much as 15 per cent next year, fuelled by buoyant capital markets and growth...
Asean unifies under single extradition treaty to fight organised crime
Asean has signed its first region-wide extradition treaty, a move observers see as a long-overdue step to close legal loopholes that have long allowed...
Indonesia a thorn in the side for Malaysia’s durian national fruit bid
Published: 10:00am, 19 Nov 2025Updated: 10:05am, 19 Nov 2025 The durian, the king of fruits, is synonymous with Malaysia, right? Advertisement While every Malaysian...
Chinese AI Models Spearhead Annexing of Taiwan: Experts
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are actively driving Beijing’s “unrestricted warfare” in the form of a cognitive campaign designed to systematically dismantle Taiwan’s social...