Hong Kong must prepare for the impact of heat-related work stoppages
At the beginning of August, when temperatures in Hong Kong hit highs not seen for at least 140 years, the Labour Department’s Heat Stress...
Germany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at home
Published: 4:00pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 4:23pm, 16 Sep 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly next week...
US crypto bill stumble sparks call for Hong Kong to seize ‘critical strategic window’
The US Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act – a landmark bill meant to regulate cryptocurrency market structure – has opened a window for...
Hong Kong court winds up Wang Fuk Court renovation consultant over debt
Published: 3:49pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 4:39pm, 16 Sep 2026 A Hong Kong court has ordered the winding-up of an engineering consultant behind a HK$336...
Singapore court rejects 90-year-old’s spousal support claim against ex-wife, 89
A Singapore family court rejected a 90-year-old man’s claim for spousal maintenance from his 89-year-old wife, noting that both of them are in the...
Tesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV reads
Advertisement SCMP Highlights BusinessChina EVs From China’s powerhouse plan for its car industry to Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor, here are seven EV stories you may...
Israel prepared to ‘finish job’ in Gaza and remove Palestinians, minister says
Israel’s defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force...
First update made to ISO 9001 in a decade, with China shaping AI, cybersecurity standards
Published: 3:01pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 3:15pm, 16 Sep 2026 China’s contributions and leadership were of considerable value to the revision of new International Organization...
Should Beijing use its maritime militia as a backup force in the South China Sea?
Published: 3:00pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 4:32pm, 16 Sep 2026 China should strengthen its maritime militia to be an extra force to collect information and...