Off-duty Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly attacking fellow officers
Hong Kong police have arrested an off-duty officer for allegedly assaulting colleagues responding to a noise complaint in a flat. The force said on...
Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter standards
Hong Kong authorities have tightened requirements for future tenants of the Central Harbourfront Event Space by introducing key performance indicators (KPIs) for tenders and...
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump over Venezuela despite his ‘cowboy tactics’
The mild responses by America’s Asian allies in response to the US military strike on Venezuela stem from a desire not to “bite the...
Venezuela seeks to show it is operating free from US control
The Venezuelan government has sought to show its people and the world that the country is being run independently and not controlled by the...
South Korean shipbuilder secures contract for two more Philippine warships
Manila has awarded South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) a contract worth PHP34.4 billion (US$585 million) to construct two more frigates for...
Singapore’s elite schools spark debate; concern for domestic helpers: 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...
Woman, 2 teens arrested at Hong Kong airport for carrying suspected weapons
A woman and two teenagers bound for the United States and Canada have been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after suspected pepper spray...
Hegseth, Rubio Brief Lawmakers on US Operation in Venezuela
WASHINGTON—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday briefed lawmakers on the operation that resulted in the capture of...
Việt Nam 2025: The Year of Personnel Purges Ahead of the 14th Party Congress
As the final year of preparation for the 14th Party Congress scheduled for early 2026, 2025 served as a decisive period for personnel organization....