Trump Signs Order Barring Federal Contractors From Engaging in DEI Practices
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 26 prohibiting federal contractors and their subcontractors from engaging in practices based on the DEI...
China grandma falls in love with AI-generated ‘bossy president’, writes ‘him’ love letters
An 84-year-old woman fell in love with an artificial-intelligence (AI) generated human, wrote ‘him’ love letters and spent 10 hours a day watching virtual...
European Parliament heads to China after 8 years; members say it’s no sign of giving in
After eight years in the deep freeze, the European Parliament is sending an official delegation to China next week in the clearest sign yet...
Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers
Greater Bay Airlines has become the latest Hong Kong-based carrier to raise its fuel surcharges by 34 per cent amid the ongoing conflict in...
Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal tender deadline extended by 1 month
Hong Kong authorities have extended the tender deadline for the next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator by a month, after bidders sought more time...
China team builds first silicon chip with elements for fault-tolerant quantum computing
Chinese researchers have shown that a silicon quantum chip can carry out a full set of error-detecting logical operations – the first time this...
Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and seized more than 8,000 litres (2,100 gallons) of illegal fuel worth HK$250,000 (US$32,000), the latest in...
Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say
Hong Kong’s heavy reliance on hiring workers from mainland China could lead to a “downgrade” of its status as an international hub, experts said,...
Iran war risks, Southeast Asia’s fuel crisis, Xinjiang’s ‘salmon’: 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...