Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive
This article was first published on September 30, 1996. New footbridge ends 100 years of rope-ferry service by Shirley Kwok The century-old rope-ferry between...
4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight
Scientists have unveiled an exceptionally well-preserved 100-million-year-old fossil of a small, feathered dinosaur in northeastern China that could reshape our understanding of how dinosaurs...
Dassault Systèmes finds new demand in Asia-Pacific
Founded in 1981, Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of 3D aerospace and engineering design and simulation software. In fact, its 3DExperience software is...
Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can the momentum last?
Apple has claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market following the release of its iPhone 18 Pro series, giving a potential boost to...
Seoul residents up in arms over school for North Korean defectors
Residents of a district in the South Korean capital of Seoul are up in arms over plans to build a permanent school for North...
Can India curb childhood obesity by banning junk food near schools?
Shivanjali Singh has worked hard to raise two healthy, athletic children in India, but worries about their ability to resist the lure of junk...
Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead
Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period...
EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October
Brussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead...
FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after incident in cockpit
Published: 3:54pm, 30 Sep 2026Updated: 4:02pm, 30 Sep 2026 A commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced...