Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year
Hong Kong’s largest international school group plans to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.1 per cent for most of its primary and...
Does climate change accelerate EV battery ageing? Not so fast, researchers say
As electric vehicle (EV) use surges globally, scientists have raised concerns about the performance of such batteries in high temperatures, including the possible impact...
Hong Kong’s eMPF to cut fees by 21.6% from April, saving US$6.4 billion in 10 years
The electronic platform of the Mandatory Provident Fund (eMPF) will cut administration fees for 378 investment funds by more than 21 per cent from...
With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?
Iran’s veteran supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes but the ruling...
Government to launch guide to help elderly Hongkongers with revised HK$2 fare scheme
Hong Kong authorities will launch advertisments and a transport guide to help elderly residents adapt to the revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare...
Viral dog killings in pet-loving Philippines spur push for new laws
Two years ago, Vina Arazas found her dog’s lifeless body in a sack. The man responsible for beating her golden retriever Killua to death...
Malaysia battles fuel subsidy misuse after viral 71-litre petrol grab
Malaysia has vowed to crack down on fuel subsidy abuse after a viral video showed a woman illicitly buying 71 litres (18 gallons) of...
South Korean weapon outdoes US rival, Singapore’s secret to aging well: 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...
Tracking Trump’s ever-shifting positions on the Iran war … in his own words
How long will the Iran war last and what are the US goals? President Donald Trump has issued a dizzying number of conflicting answers...