China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas Shoal
China has lodged a formal protest with the Philippines, accusing it of initiating an attack on its coastguards following the latest clash between the...
In Malaysia, robber flees empty-handed after guard locks US$20,000 inside armoured van
An attempted robbery outside a bank in Malaysia ended without any cash stolen after a security guard’s swift action secured 82,000 ringgit (US$20,000) inside...
As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs
BYD has rolled out its 100,000th new-energy vehicle from its Brazilian assembly line, underscoring the growth potential for Chinese products in South America, just...
Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on...
How Chinese police infiltrated and monitored the dark web with the help of AI tools
Chinese police scientists have offered a rare insight into how they were able to break into the dark web using artificial intelligence to decode...
Chinese ride-share driver answers emergency calls, rushing to scenes to save lives
A Chinese ride-sharing driver has dedicated himself to his city’s emergency medical services, offering first aid to nearly 400 cases in the past year....
Blackstone invests in Korea’s Futronic and launches Apac infrastructure platform
July 21, 2026 Blackstone has agreed to make a significant investment in South Korea’s Futronic, a supplier of high-precision actuators to the automotive and...
Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema’s golden era
Published: 1:34pm, 21 Jul 2026Updated: 3:45pm, 21 Jul 2026 The death of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at 89 marks the loss of one...
Browsers outnumber buyers at Hong Kong Book Fair as sales fall
Published: 1:16pm, 21 Jul 2026Updated: 2:08pm, 21 Jul 2026 More than 1,000 shoppers turned out on the final day of the annual Hong Kong...