Elon Musk on course to become world’s first trillionaire as wealth soars
Elon Musk’s estimated US$839 billion net worth has made him the wealthiest individual ever recorded, Forbes said on Tuesday, as billionaires worldwide saw their...
Japan hit by worst earthquake and tsunami in its history in 2011 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on March 11, 2011. By Greg Torode, Martin Wong and Agencies A farm building engulfed in flames as it...
Hong Kong stocks extend rebound as proposed release from oil reserve soothes fears
Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday as fears over surging oil prices eased and Chinese tech names rebounded after a deep rout. The Hang...
Woman charged with attempted murder in shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home
A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other...
The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy. How is Asia preparing?
US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran may not last much longer. But across Asia, government actions are racing to shield themselves...
Harvey Weinstein calls prison ‘hell’ in interview behind bars
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not...
Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty
A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying...
How America’s Iran miscalculation hands China a strategic advantage
The US launched its war against Iran on February 28, convinced that decapitating Tehran’s leadership would produce swift political capitulation. A week later, Iran...
15 years after Fukushima disaster, Japan struggles with rising maintenance costs
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country’s northeastern areas, triggering the world’s worst nuclear disaster since...