From a bloated UN to ‘red carpet’ visas for Chinese spies, here are highlights from our correspondents in the second half of April 2026.
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026.
From freight routes bypassing Hormuz to Hong Kong helpers in tents on days off, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
8 schools, including ESF, face land reclamation risks for failing non-local student quotas – key to attracting global talent and investment.
International schools, including ESF, face land reclamation risks for failing non-local student quotas – key to attracting global talent and investment.
Each week, this page tests your reading comprehension with an interesting story that we’ve adjusted to be more accessible for all English learners.
From a smuggling ring in Chile to rare earth wrangling in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.
From Hong Kong luxury homeowner’s HK$1 million fine to debate within US firearm community, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
On this day 80 years ago, Sir Mark Young returned to Hong Kong after being a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation.
From a 60-year-old Singaporean keeping fit with pole dancing to the birthplace of China’s chilli culture, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Review by Audit Commission finds only 1,326 flats offered at two hostels in operation, less than half of the 3,000 expected from seven facilities.
From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
The wind turbines project aims to supply power to the Izu Islands and Tokyo, with an eventual capacity of 1 gigawatt.
From Indonesia’s ambitions outside of Asean to how a Filipino retiree lost his life savings, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
From a baffling Japan tank blast to hints of a Chinese nuclear aircraft carrier, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
The plan boosts AI learning in schools and universities to better prepare the country’s future workforce.
Hugo and Jayden Pang struggled to communicate but found a voice through music.
The city’s design flaws and illegal feeding are escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Experts call for sustainable solutions to human-wildlife conflicts.
Each week, this page tests your reading comprehension with an interesting story that we’ve adjusted to be more accessible for all English learners.
Each week, this page tests your reading comprehension with an interesting story that we’ve adjusted to be more accessible for all English learners.
From Hong Kong’s triple baby bonus scheme to President Xi Jinping’s Strait of Hormuz call, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
AI learning will be added to all levels of learning, from primary school through universities and beyond.
Emotional survivors of the deadly Tai Po fire tragedy are visiting flats in groups to save belongings and collect the remnants of their former homes.
From Hong Kong’s upcoming drama The Season to the latest dessert shop in town, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Hugo and Jayden Pang were diagnosed with autism when they were two years old. They struggled to communicate but found a voice through music.
Decline attributed to the increasing number of mainland Chinese students’ enrollment in the city’s universities.
Indonesia barred under-16s from digital platforms last month, while Malaysia and the Philippines are considering similar moves. But enforcing bans is another matter.
China’s official youth jobless rate climbed to 16.9 per cent in March, as another 12.7 million graduates are set to enter the job market this summer.