Singapore’s Lawrence Wong reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sought to reassure workers amid concerns about the AI revolution, vowing that the city state will carve out...
Gold, cruises and Dior: how Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy mainland China visitors
Gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services and Rosewood Hong Kong vouchers are just some of the incentives Hong Kong’s major lenders are offering in...
Malaysia’s angry culture war brigade tries to dampen water festival over ‘moral harm’
A government-backed water rave in Kuala Lumpur has earned the wrath of Malaysia’s culture war brigade, pitting religious objections against tourism goals, as critics...
‘Even 1 case is too many’: experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse
Published: 12:21pm, 1 May 2026Updated: 12:27pm, 1 May 2026 Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned...
Education Department Finalizes Landmark Rule to Lower Cost of College
The Department of Education has released a final rule that aims to lower the cost of college and make student loan repayment easier. The...
Many Asian-Americans feel excluded from ‘true’ US identity, survey finds
Matt King, a 34-year-old graphic designer living in New York, has long grappled with his identity as the son of a Canadian-Chinese mother and...
King Charles’ gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: 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...
HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say
Experts have warned that the HK$1 (13 US cents) increase in Hong Kong’s minimum wage, which takes effect on Labour Day, is unlikely to...
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index
Published: 10:55am, 1 May 2026Updated: 3:30pm, 1 May 2026 Hong Kong authorities have condemned attempts by anti-China forces and foreign media to sugarcoat the...