6 h. ago Asian elephant calf is born at Zurich Zoo – and his name will start with the letter Z

Swiss zoo breeds the critically endangered elephants as part of conservation efforts under the European Endangered Species Programme.

Politics

19 h. ago China’s C909 passenger jet spreads wings with VietJet, after TransNusa, Lao Airlines

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

Politics

34 h. ago Trump officials say Harvard letter that sparked legal battle was sent by mistake: report

The Ivy League university declined to ‘surrender’ to the letter’s demands, prompting an escalating series of attacks by the US president.

Politics

45 h. ago Elephant alert: in India, a tracking system helps prevent deadly conflict

Community trackers in Chhattisgarh hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system for nearby villagers.

Events

45 h. ago At Chinese grocery stores, your favorite Asian snacks are part of the trade war

At Chinese grocery stores, your favorite Asian snacks are part of the trade war  CNN

Events

50 h. ago Pupy the elephant finds new home in Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

The 35-year-old African elephant arrived ‘in perfect health’ and will remain in an outdoor shed while she begins to adapt to her new home.

Society

61 h. ago Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

Events

3 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia on final leg of Southeast Asian tour

The Chinese leader was greeted by King Norodom Sihamoni at the start of a visit that will include talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping lauds ‘ironclad’ ties with Cambodia on final leg of Southeast Asian tour

The Chinese leader holds talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet and King Norodom Sihamoni.

Politics

4 d. ago Chinese woman’s ‘jewellery breast’, snack shop’s ‘placenta processing’: 5 trending stories

From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

4 d. ago Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks

Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks  AP News

Economics

4 d. ago Posh China restaurant offers US$540 meals with elephant dung desserts for ‘authentic’ taste

Founders spent 7 years studying rainforests of Yunnan province in southwestern China before introducing concept.

Politics

4 d. ago Nvidia says it follows export laws 'to the letter' a day after AI chip sales to China stopped

Nvidia says it follows export laws 'to the letter' a day after AI chip sales to China stopped  CNBC

Politics

4 d. ago As US retreats, Asian powers can reshape world order to meet their needs

Global South countries, tired of bearing the costs of globalisation, are asserting their economic visions.

Politics

4 d. ago The mysterious firing of a Chinese professor has Asian students on edge: ‘Brings chills to our spines’

The mysterious firing of a Chinese professor has Asian students on edge: ‘Brings chills to our spines’  The Guardian

Society

4 d. ago China's Xi, in Malaysia, calls on Asian nations to resist confrontation and protectionism

China's Xi, in Malaysia, calls on Asian nations to resist confrontation and protectionism  Reuters

Politics

4 d. ago UK’s top court says ‘woman’ refers to someone born biologically female

This means a transgender person with a certificate that recognises them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes.

Events

4 d. ago China, Malaysia entering ‘golden era’, Xi says at start of meeting with Anwar

China, Malaysia entering ‘golden era’, Xi says at start of meeting with Anwar  South China Morning Post

Events

5 d. ago China names alleged US snoops over Asian Winter Games attacks

China names alleged US snoops over Asian Winter Games attacks  theregister.com

Events

5 d. ago China names 3 alleged NSA spies wanted for US cyberattacks on Asian Winter Games

Police in Harbin issue arrest warrants, offer rewards for clues on February AI attack on event information system that allegedly involved US universities.

Events