France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new...
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The first tonne-class long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for multiple civil purposes to be built to airworthiness standards in China – Yitong UAV...
Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 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...
LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) reported 1 per cent organic growth in the second quarter for its core fashion and leather goods division on...
China’s robotics industry is quietly cornering a new niche – and shipyards stand to gain
After conquering the sky and land, China’s robotics industry is quietly building momentum in a niche segment: high-altitude operation solutions. RobotPlusPlus, a Zhejiang-based robotics...
Newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea: thousands raised to bring him home
A Malaysian factory worker who had spent nearly seven years building a life in South Korea was killed after going to help a friend...
Australia weighs first refinery in 60 years as Middle East war strains fuel supply
Australia will consider building its first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, as war in...
In 1976, earthquake in China’s Tangshan kills over 240,000 people – SCMP archive
This article was first published on July 29, 1976. Quake rocks Northern China by Staff Reporters Heavy casualties and severe damage to industrial plants...
China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak
The Chinese government has appealed to the public for clues as part of its investigation into a reservoir dam that collapsed in southern China...