Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Votes’ ran one of the cheapest Legco races, at HK$20 a vote
Hong Kong’s “Queen of Votes” Christine Fong Kwok-shan ran one of the most cost-effective campaigns in the Legislative Council election, spending an average of...
Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly running an online gambling operation has renewed concern about Indonesia’s tourist visa regime...
‘The Trump factor’: why China may benefit as investors diversify from US dollar assets
As the global financial landscape shifts and policy uncertainty grows in the United States, China is likely to emerge as an increasingly attractive destination...
1 runner resuscitated, more hospitalised during 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on February 13, 2006. By Andy Cheng and Alvin Sallay Pollution takes its toll on marathon Twenty-two people were...
Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’
Some public and private sector employees need a change of attitude if Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is to succeed, according to Tiong King Sing....
How Hong Kong law deals with the complicated matter of divorce
One of the rewarding aspects about practice at the Hong Kong Bar is that one gets to learn many new things. Conducting litigation well...
One-size-fits-all retirement age for civil servants won’t suit Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s pressing demographic challenges demand tailored, well-considered civil service policies. However, the proposal put forward in recent Legislative Council debates on population policy...
World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US
After 30 years in the United States, world-leading computational biologist Bao Zhirong has taken up a full-time position at the Southern University of Science...
Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery tickets, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’
A man in China, who spent 900,000 yuan (US$130,000) on losing lottery tickets in a single month, has sued the sales agent and the...