Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say
Hong Kong authorities’ swift U-turn on a law requiring bus passengers to wear seat belts came about because of a lack of public consultation...
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Hongkongers should brace for chilly Sunday as temperatures dip to 13 degrees
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers should brace...
The future of AI in music? US and China strike different chords
Dressed like 1970s rock stars evoking bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Velvet Sundown look the part of a real band – with one...
Iran state media reports explosion in Gulf Coast city of Bandar Abbas
An explosion took place on Saturday at a building in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas on the Gulf coast, state media reported, although...
Pakistan multiple attacks kill 21, including children, with dozens of insurgents also dead
Separatists from Pakistan’s Balochistan province claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan early on Saturday that targeted civilians, a high-security...
CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings is expected to move forward with selling its remaining port assets, despite Panama’s Supreme Court nullifying its contract for...
China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall
China’s unrelenting anti-corruption drive will improve – not compromise – the military’s fighting strength, two signed commentaries published in the PLA Daily have argued....
Film on Scotland community resisting immigration raid wins Sundance award
A documentary about a community resisting an immigration raid in Scotland has won an award at a major film festival. Everybody To Kenmure Street...
Hong Kong steps up scrutiny of private schools
Hong Kong’s private schools could be ordered to cease operating or have their registration revoked if their management is deemed unsatisfactory under new guidelines...