A kiss, then goodbye: France’s ex-president Sarkozy enters jail proclaiming innocence
Published: 4:54pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:59pm, 21 Oct 2025 France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be...
Hong Kong an aviation hub for Greater Bay Area, beyond: Airport Authority chief
The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is poised to serve as a major infrastructure for the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and markets beyond, as...
Sea CEO sees path to US$1 trillion market cap with help of AI
Sea founder Forrest Li told employees a trillion dollar market capitalisation – an increase of about 10 times – is possible as the Southeast...
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...