Advertisement
Advertisement
SCMP
From Europe’s US-China balance to Canada’s economic plans, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in February 2026.
From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
From how Khamenei’s death will impact China-Iran ties to what Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier means, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Young people are reshaping traditional celebrations using digital incense, AI companions and online gifts.
Advertisement
The city’s police chief has said they still need to address legal and technical problems before implementing these surveillance cameras.
Despite government incentives, the number of registered births in Hong Kong fell to a record low of 31,100 in 2025.
Births in Hong Kong fell to a record low of 31,100 in 2025, prompting calls for the city to tackle underlying causes instead of short term measures.
Each week, this page presents a light article with questions to test your comprehension.
‘The hour of your freedom is at hand,’ US president Donald Trump told Iranians on Saturday, after months of mounting tension.
From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
On this day 5 years ago, the iconic comedy star died of liver cancer aged 70.
New ways to celebrate the Spring Festival embrace digital traditions and AI companions amid modern celebrations.
The nation’s visa policies and efficient medical services are attracting patients from all over the world for swift treatment.
A decade-long ban on South Korean entertainment in China has kept idols largely out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect with their favourites.
From a nostalgic trend making a comeback in Hong Kong to exploring China’s Zhongshan, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Government allocates HK$150 billion for technology development and infrastructure projects, aiming to reinforce global financial hub status.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a slew of initiatives in his annual budget address, ranging from relief measures to spending big on AI.
The move is pending legal and technical resolutions and aims to enhance public safety and surveillance.
The BlackRock investment strategist champions Nepalese-Hong Kong culture and diversity ahead of the national pageant.
Parents and a merchant face custodial sentences for offering bribes to secure K1 placements.
Despite regulatory plans and existing curbs, an estimated 1.4 million Malaysian adults use vapes. Many say new laws will simply push them back to cigarettes.
From a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Five years ago, China announced it had eliminated 850 million people out of extreme poverty.
On this day 40 years ago, a series of massive protests in Philippines ended the decades-long rule of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr.
Government efforts to curb karoshi, or death by overwork, might be responsible for the lowering of average hours put in by Japanese workers.
‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.
From ex-president Yoon’s sentencing to Singapore’s auntie matchmakers, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
From global reach of China’s highspeed rail to an unearthed temple in Nepal, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
While ‘kung hei fat choi’ is most common in Hong Kong, you can learn some other ways to wish someone a year of health and happiness.
