Goldman Sachs economist sees Iran war testing China’s self-reliance
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term future of China’s economy after the...
Leslie Cheung’s path to stardom, 10 new K-dramas to watch: 5 Lifestyle highlights
We have selected five Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of...
China’s ‘pig semen eyedrop’ may help treat Alzheimer’s: scientist in Australia
An innovative therapy using pig semen-derived exosomes, engineered into eye drops capable of penetrating deep into retinal tissue, may hold the key to breaching...
Hong Kong’s top Catholic priest calls for young offenders to get ‘second chance’
The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has urged the government to offer young offenders a “second chance to start anew” and to introduce...
Wreck of Danish flagship sunk by famed British admiral discovered after 225 years
More than 200 years after being sunk by Admiral Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed...
Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks
As global supply volatility intensifies, Premier Li Qiang has called for faster development of a “new-type power system” to accelerate the green transition and...
From Wagyu to joss paper: rise of pet spirit money, luxury farewell ceremonies take China by storm
“Pet spirit money” in various currencies has emerged as a burgeoning trend, with many promoting “luxury dog funerals” that include paper servants and companion...
Hong Kong’s CLP Power to give out HK$100 shopping coupons to 600,000 customers
Hong Kong’s CLP Power will distribute HK$100 (US$13) consumption coupons to about 600,000 eligible customers, including elderly people receiving concessionary tariffs, using HK$60 million...
Why Asean neutrality in Iran war is key to unlocking Strait of Hormuz
Asean’s neutrality in the Iran conflict is key to granting access to the coveted Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran likely seeking to win global...