Indonesia’s rupiah sinks to record low as Prabowo shrugs off rout fears
Indonesian officials have moved to reassure markets that the country’s economic fundamentals remain sound after the rupiah sank to a record low, but President...
Chinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier on Tuesday kicked off training that will include live-fire drills in the western Pacific, a move poised to draw attention...
Standard Chartered to cut 15% of back-office roles by 2030
The banking group has large back-office centres in India, China, Malaysia and Poland; over 7,800 such roles could be impacted. The bank has also...
In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive
Published: 6:15pm, 19 May 2026Updated: 6:51pm, 19 May 2026 TYPHOON TOOK FOUR LIVES Alice created two new records By SCMP Staff This article was...
Primaries Held in 6 States: What to Watch
Voters in Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Idaho head to the polls on May 19 for a slate of primary elections that will...
New Fed Chair Pledges ‘Regime Change’ to Fight Inflation—Here’s What That Could Mean in Practice
At left is former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell; at right is newly confirmed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Courtesy of the Federal Reserve;...
Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion after Trump’s visit – but is it feasible?
A prominent American business group in China has called for expanded energy trade between the world’s two largest economies – a move first floated...
Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academic institutions
Prestigious universities in China carry a rich tradition of showcasing their names on entrance gates, inscribed in calligraphy by renowned political leaders, reflecting both...
Mango founder’s son arrested over father’s mountain death plunge in Spain
Spanish police said on Tuesday they had arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father’s death during a...