2 h. ago Thai trans woman’s brutal murder exposes dark side of Thailand’s tourist boom

Police say a Chinese national confessed to the horrific killing of a transgender woman in Pattaya, fuelling concerns about visitor screening.

Events

5 h. ago Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers

Llama API will help Meta go up against APIs offered by rival model makers including OpenAI, Google and China’s DeepSeek.

Politics

6 h. ago How is Hong Kong preparing for ‘golden week’ as city braces for 840,000 visitors?

The Post highlights events unfolding on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from drone shows to festivals.

Sport

6 h. ago Cocktails, a drone show and more: what to enjoy in Hong Kong for ‘golden week’

The Post highlights events on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from music to bun scrambling, as city prepares to welcome 840,000 mainland tourists.

Events

8 h. ago Japan dismisses viral manga, feng shui earthquake rumours as tourist bookings plunge

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

Politics

10 h. ago Kashmir tensions: Pakistan minister warns of possible India strike in next 24

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

Events

10 h. ago Pakistan minister warns India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

Events

10 h. ago Pakistan says India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

Events

15 h. ago Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs

Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs  New York Post

Events

19 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after CEO’s whirlwind visit to Beijing, Shanghai

The denial of joint venture plans comes as the US chip giant is trying to navigate its way through an intensifying US-China tech war.

Politics

19 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit

Nvidia denies China joint venture report after Jensen Huang’s whirlwind visit  South China Morning Post

Politics

20 h. ago Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks and wildlife attractions

Despite there being no cases of visitors contracting rabies from monkeys at the parks, officials still advise caution against getting close.

Events

21 h. ago China is using AI to sharpen every link in its attack chain, FBI warns

China is using AI to sharpen every link in its attack chain, FBI warns  theregister.com

Events

22 h. ago Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong

Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Politics

22 h. ago China leads global hydrogen production amid clean energy race

‘The number of planned large-scale renewable hydrogen projects is growing quickly,’ NEA top official Xu Jilin said on Monday.

Science

22 h. ago ‘Don’t come here’: Warning from the frontlines to Chinese nationals thinking of fighting for Russia

‘Don’t come here’: Warning from the frontlines to Chinese nationals thinking of fighting for Russia  CNN

Events

23 h. ago China Spy Fears at Air Bases Lead to String of Tourist Detentions

China Spy Fears at Air Bases Lead to String of Tourist Detentions  Newsweek

Society

23 h. ago AstraZeneca Sales, Earnings Rise; Warns of Mounting Legal Challenges in China

AstraZeneca Sales, Earnings Rise; Warns of Mounting Legal Challenges in China  WSJ

Events

24 h. ago US, China seen reducing tariffs this year, but much damage already done, analysts say

Unless tariff-related uncertainty is resolved quickly, a ‘sharp, synchronous slowdown’ is possible, Morgan Stanley warns.

Events

25 h. ago Singapore elections, Japan’s World Expo, Thai park ranger sacked: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore’s election to Southeast Asians being deported from the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics