June 2026 – Page 181 – From Inside Asia

China unveils world’s first superfast quantum memory, paving way for practical computing

Chinese scientists have created the world’s first superfast memory for quantum computers, solving a critical data-reading bottleneck and paving the way for big-data challenges...

by Holly Chik June 4, 2026

World

Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew’s ‘peppercorn rent’

King Charles’ disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ⁠pays rent for the...

by Reuters June 4, 2026

World

ESF links kindergartens to primary schools, securing places through to graduation

Hong Kong’s biggest international school group has rolled out a “through-train” arrangement, linking all its kindergartens to its primary schools from September next year...

by Cannix Yau June 4, 2026

World

Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China’s tech sanctions list: 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...

by SCMP June 4, 2026

World

Hong Kong authorities prosecute butcher shop over video of rats on exposed meat

Published: 12:12pm, 5 Jun 2026Updated: 12:40pm, 5 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s food hygiene authorities have prosecuted a popular butcher shop in Kwun Tong after...

by Ambrose Li June 4, 2026

US Politics

Trump Admin Tightens Squeeze on Cuba With Sanctions on Díaz-Canel, Others

The Trump administration imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three other key individuals in the latest escalation of pressure...

by FIA Staff June 4, 2026

World

Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain’s prime minister, drawing immediate...

by Bloomberg June 4, 2026

Business

HKEX signs MoUs with Kazakhstan’s AIFC and AIX to boost Central Asia connectivity

The Hong Kong exchange operator will collaborate with Kazakhstan’s financial hub on carbon markets, green finance and commodities, while exploring cross-border listings with Astana...

by Ryan Cheng June 4, 2026

World

New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces, sanitary items after storm

Homes in New Zealand’s capital were flooded with faeces and sanitary products on Friday after an overnight storm blocked waste water pipes, the city’s...

by Agence France-Presse June 4, 2026