Japan court acquits world’s longest-serving death row inmate in 1966 murder retrial
The world’s longest-serving death row prisoner was acquitted by a Japanese court on Thursday, more than half a century after his 1968 murder conviction....
Historic joint declaration on Hong Kong’s future gets first signing – from SCMP archive
This article was first published on September 27, 1984 Historic pact ‘a sound basis for the future’ The governor, Edward Youde, gave his stamp...
‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader appeals to Hong Kong court to further reduce sentence
Published: 2:25pm, 26 Sep 2024Updated: 4:16pm, 26 Sep 2024 The ringleader of a team behind a thwarted 2019 bomb plot targeting Hong Kong police...
Thailand counts cost of climate crisis as tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks
Tourists in Chiang Mai have been warned to be alert for floods as waters spill over the banks of the Ping River, which bisects...
Hong Kong home rents surge to near record highs as flat prices sink further
Published: 2:09pm, 26 Sep 2024Updated: 3:03pm, 26 Sep 2024 Residential rents in Hong Kong jumped to the fourth-highest level on record last month while...
China’s push for job creation takes centre stage after policy barrage with 24-point plan
China’s juggernaut continued on Wednesday as the State Council vowed to prioritise job creation and prevent the risk of large-scale unemployment as “a bottom...
Who is Ye Ke? China model captures media attention as new partner of Angelababy’s ex
Published: 2:00pm, 26 Sep 2024Updated: 2:03pm, 26 Sep 2024 Ever since celebrated actor Huang Xiaoming revealed that his new girlfriend was Ye Ke there...
Most Chinese-Americans say Washington not doing enough to fight discrimination: study
Published: 4:00am, 26 Sep 2024Updated: 4:03am, 26 Sep 2024 A majority of Chinese-Americans believe Washington is not doing enough to combat discrimination, overwhelmingly see...
Donald Trump says US would destroy Iran if it ‘harms’ a White House candidate
Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran should be blown “to smithereens” if the Islamic republic is involved in the harming of a US White...