Russia dismisses Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ insult, vows continued Ukraine offensive
Published: 4:49pm, 24 Sep 2025Updated: 4:56pm, 24 Sep 2025 The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no choice but to continue its military offensive...
How AI can catalyse Hong Kong’s next big economic take-off
Hong Kong’s economic story has always unfolded in cycles of innovation. Finance made it a global hub. Real estate later became a backbone. Both...
14 dead and dozens missing in Taiwan after Ragasa triggers landslide lake flood
Published: 4:30pm, 24 Sep 2025Updated: 4:39pm, 24 Sep 2025 At least 14 people are dead, 34 injured and 152 missing after torrents triggered by...
Beijing accuses Japan of allowing ‘Taiwan independence’ platform with Tsai trip
Beijing has criticised Japan for hosting former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen, who visited Japan in a personal capacity and is not known to have...
Business as usual as McDonald’s, cha chaan teng defy Ragasa to feed hungry Hongkongers
Published: 4:18pm, 24 Sep 2025Updated: 4:37pm, 24 Sep 2025 As Super Typhoon Ragasa pummelled Hong Kong on Wednesday, some brave restaurants kept their doors...
Ragasa wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, with Ocean Park hotel breached by waves
Published: 4:01pm, 24 Sep 2025Updated: 4:36pm, 24 Sep 2025 Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaked havoc across Hong Kong on Wednesday, with strong waves shattering the...
Who was behind violence at anti-corruption protests in the Philippines?
The finger-pointing over violence purportedly initiated by a black-clad group during Sunday’s protests in the Philippines has led to critics accusing officials of trying...
Severe Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal, low-lying areas hit by floodwaters
Coastal and low-lying areas across Hong Kong have been hit hard by Severe Typhoon Ragasa, as it brought a significant storm surge and rainstorms...
Super Typhoon Rose claims 110 lives in Hong Kong in 1971 – SCMP archive
As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong, we take a look at SCMP’s coverage of some of the worst storms the city has experienced....