The true test of Gaza peace begins after momentous ceasefire deal
On Monday, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza led to freedom for Israeli hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It was...
Fresh thinking as Hong Kong pair turn surplus fruit into smoothies
Two university graduates in Hong Kong are redefining sustainability through a company they set up to turn surplus fruit into healthy and convenient food....
‘Dirtiest town in Asia’, Singapore’s wages stall: 7 Asia highlights
Published: 12:15pm, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 12:47pm, 14 Oct 2025 We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week...
China-US shipping dispute escalates as Beijing sanctions South Korean giant units
Published: 12:12pm, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 12:52pm, 14 Oct 2025 Beijing has announced sanctions against five US-based subsidiaries of the South Korean shipping giant Hanwha...
‘Viral video of divers harassing rare turtle triggers outcry in Malaysia
A viral video showing tourists in Malaysia manhandling a rare sea turtle has triggered widespread outrage amid growing concern that irresponsible tourism is endangering...
How sex tourists from Japan, China and beyond are stealing Lao girls’ future
Published: 11:36am, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 11:37am, 14 Oct 2025 In a quiet corner of the Lao capital Vientiane, an unremarkable compound conceals a dark...
Hong Kong’s summer flu season very active, may last until November: expert
Published: 11:35am, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 11:40am, 14 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s current summer flu season is much more active than last winter’s and is...
Typhoon Elsie batters Hong Kong in 1975, leaving 50 hurt – SCMP archive
This article was first published on October 15, 1975. Direct hit – but Elsie’s harmless Hong Kong on Wednesday (October 15, 1975) began to...
‘Take it to heart’: why Japan’s atom-bombed cities want Trump to visit
Published: 11:00am, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 11:10am, 14 Oct 2025 The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have urged US President Donald Trump to visit their...