China on track to break ETF issuance record amid booming investor demand
China is likely to issue a record number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, having already crossed the halfway mark of the all-time high...
Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post
A cryptic promise from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has become the latest lightning rod for Malaysia’s restless public, whose patience is wearing thin after...
Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US “stopover” trip in August that could take him to New York and Texas en route...
China’s June new-home prices fall 0.3% as weak sentiment ails market
New home prices across major cities in mainland China made the biggest decline in eight months in June, exacerbating the weak sentiment in the...
Hongkongers feel mild tremors as magnitude 5.6 quake strikes Philippines
Published: 12:34pm, 15 Jul 2025Updated: 12:54pm, 15 Jul 2025 Hongkongers reported feeling mild tremors that lasted for a few seconds on Tuesday morning after...
Hong Kong to look at laws globally for best way to handle AI porn case: John Lee
Published: 12:29pm, 15 Jul 2025Updated: 12:34pm, 15 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to examine regulations in other jurisdictions and look for “best...
Overcrowding in Bali, secret past of Kim Jong-un’s mother: 7 Asia highlights
Published: 12:15pm, 15 Jul 2025Updated: 12:58pm, 15 Jul 2025 We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week...
China’s Tianlong-3 rocket passes critical test a year after explosive mishap
A year after its rocket accidentally lifted off and then crashed during a test, Beijing-based start-up Space Pioneer has redesigned the vehicle and shown...
Hong Kong ride-hailing rules must ensure fair competition with taxis: John Lee
Published: 11:58am, 15 Jul 2025Updated: 11:59am, 15 Jul 2025 A long-awaited regulatory proposal on online ride-hailing services set to be unveiled on Tuesday must...