China’s canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our...
Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring attack on airport, thanks Russians
Niger’s military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed the French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring the attack on Niamey international airport, an...
UK and China weigh cross-border asset-management scheme to deepen market ties
The UK and mainland China are considering a new cross-border asset-management link and upgrades to their existing stock connect scheme, as both sides seek...
More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?
The controversy over mandatory seat belts in Hong Kong has intensified after a former lawmaker said a government statement failed to specify that the...
In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are, Chinese military study finds
Remote surgery conducted over thousands of kilometres can be just as reliable as robot-assisted operations done by a medical team in the same room...
Human capital: Asia’s decisive advantage in the energy transition
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Asia is scaling renewable power, electrification and clean manufacturing faster than any...
How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports
Subdued Chinese demand was a key contributor to a decline in Australia’s wine exports last year, according to the Australian government agency that promotes...
Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs, Decertification of Canadian Aircraft Over Canada Not Certifying Gulfstream Models
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is decertifying the Canadian-made Bombardier Global Express and “all Aircraft made in Canada” in response to what he...
Ethics Committee Alleges House Democrat Solicited Illegal Campaign Contributions
The House Ethics Committee published a report on Jan. 29 alleging that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) solicited illegal campaign donations, lied on financial disclosure...