Landslides in Malaysia’s Sabah cut power to almost 250,000 people, kill 1
Nearly a quarter of a million people were left without electricity over the weekend in Malaysia’s Sabah state after torrential rain triggered landslides that...
China mulls converting coal-fired power plants to nuclear facilities
Targeting its overwhelming coal power capacity – enough to run the entire United States – China is investigating plans to convert retiring coal-fired plants...
China’s Yunnan cafe launches unique latte made from prized mushrooms for US$3 a cup
A cafe in southwestern China’s Yunnan province has invented a unique coffee that incorporates a local speciality, penny bun mushrooms. Advertisement Every year between...
Ukraine makes advances as Romania condemns Russian drone intrusion
Ukraine’s forces have advanced in the border districts of northern Sumy region, an area where Russian troops have tried for months to establish a...
Australia to ‘upgrade’ defence ties with PNG as China’s Pacific influence grows
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defence forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister...
93% of 30 clay masks found to contain heavy metals: Hong Kong consumer watchdog
Published: 1:15pm, 15 Sep 2025Updated: 3:19pm, 15 Sep 2025 More than 90 per cent of 30 clay masks sold in Hong Kong have been...
Zijin’s gold unit says it tops the world in output growth ahead of IPO
Zijin Gold International said it was the world’s fastest-growing gold producer, as the offshore unit of China’s largest miner is poised to launch by...
Hong Kong watchdog warns not to buy prepaid child vaccinations without advice
Published: 12:23pm, 15 Sep 2025Updated: 2:01pm, 15 Sep 2025 Hong Kong parents should not buy private prepaid vaccination plans for their children without prior...
Australia’s anti-immigration rallies, Hong Kong weather: 5 weekend reads
Advertisement SCMP Highlights World From Chinese discussing Charlie Kirk’s murder to ‘march for Australia’ rallies, here are five stories you may have missed over...