Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?
After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week...
Hong Kong’s Legco withdraws farewell motion amid electoral fairness concerns
Published: 4:15pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:59pm, 21 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s legislature will break from another tradition by withdrawing a valedictory motion marking the...
Hong Kong retains top spot in finance, logistics and tourism in Greater Bay Area
Published: 4:12pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:30pm, 21 Oct 2025 Hong Kong has retained its leading position in three out of six major industries within...
Major foreign banks raise China’s GDP forecast, annual target seen as ‘on track’
Published: 4:01pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:02pm, 21 Oct 2025 Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data...
Palace and UK government under pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles and home
Published: 3:11pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 3:15pm, 21 Oct 2025 He won’t call himself a duke any more, but that is not enough for many...
Evangelista’s wealth under fire, Singaporeans flock to Johor: 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...
Hong Kong runway on standby a day after plane crash, crew to be questioned
Published: 2:45pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 3:58pm, 21 Oct 2025 The north runway of Hong Kong airport was expected to reopen on standby mode by...
Air strikes and insults: Trump’s feud with Colombia threatens key alliance
Published: 2:25pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 2:30pm, 21 Oct 2025 For decades, Colombia and the United States have been devoted allies, sharing military intelligence, a...
4 smugglers arrested for bringing gold into Japan from Hong Kong in underwear
Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around 98.7 million yen (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to...