How will ride-hailing rules work in Hong Kong? Here’s what we know so far
Hong Kong authorities have unveiled highly anticipated proposals to regulate ride-hailing services, marking a significant milestone for a sector that has existed locally in...
In no rush to judge: Malaysia’s rulers forgo naming new justices
Malaysia’s rulers ended a key meeting on Wednesday without naming new senior judges, prolonging a leadership vacuum at the top of the judiciary that...
US, China ‘creeping’ toward agreement; Airbus signs deal: SCMP daily highlights
Advertisement SCMP Highlights China From an ex-US ambassador’s remarks on Washington-Beijing ties to China’s visa-free visitor boom, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage Reading...
MiniMax, the ‘world-class’ AI start-up lauded by Nvidia’s Huang, plans IPO
Published: 9:02pm, 16 Jul 2025Updated: 9:18pm, 16 Jul 2025 MiniMax, the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up backed by two of China’s largest technology conglomerates, has...
Beyond language barriers: ethnic minority students shine in Hong Kong DSE tests
Published: 8:54pm, 16 Jul 2025Updated: 9:13pm, 16 Jul 2025 At Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College in Hong Kong, Smriti Kedia witnessed her...
Beijing vows punishment over Taiwan’s residency rules for mainland spouses
Published: 8:13pm, 16 Jul 2025Updated: 8:35pm, 16 Jul 2025 Beijing has pledged to punish those who enforce Taiwan’s residency restrictions for mainland Chinese spouses,...
Super scorers in Hong Kong’s DSE exams share the secrets of their success
Published: 8:07pm, 16 Jul 2025Updated: 8:24pm, 16 Jul 2025 On Wednesday, over 55,000 Hong Kong students received their results for the Diploma of Secondary...
Chinese state newspaper strikes friendly tone towards internet giants
A leading Chinese state media outlet has expressed support for the nation’s internet platform operators, emphasising their importance alongside hard-tech companies like chip manufacturers,...
‘Actionable results’ needed to get Chinese spending again, No 4 official says
The Communist Party’s chief theoretician has urged groups outside the party – including China’s eight minor political parties, industry and commerce representatives, and public...