5 h. ago Dalton School Hong Kong Unveils Largest Little Basel Arts Festival Yet, Featuring Acclaimed Artist Huang Yulong

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Dalton School Hong Kong (DSHK), Little Dalton, and miniDalton proudly presented their most ambitious Little Basel to date – the annual arts festival celebrating creativity across the Dalton community. Launching for the first time on the school's new campus, the 2025 edition featured a groundbreaking installation by world-renowned artist Huang Yulong, who made a special appearance to personally engage students and visitors with his visionary work.  For the first time, his “UPWARD – Huang Yulong” sculptures — a series of towering, hoodie-clad figures symbolizing inclusivity, optimism, and youth culture — were displayed on school grounds. Curated from his acclaimed solo exhibition at the HK Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park during the recent Art Month that drew over 17,000 visitors and were featured on the front page of the South China Morning Post, it continued to captivate Little Basel fair-goers througho...

Culture

23 h. ago Brazilian F1 superfan’s death in Japan stirs nationalistic debate on foreign crime

Influencer Amanda Borges da Silva had posted about how much she loved Japan and told her mother that she felt safe in the country.

Events

29 h. ago Disney theme park for United Arab Emirates next, with plans for Abu Dhabi site unveiled

Abu Dhabi developer to fund project on Yas Island, already home to other amusement parks, SeaWorld and a water park.

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54 h. ago Blackpink’s Lisa stirs outrage with Met Gala lingerie that appears to show Rosa Parks’ face

Social media users slammed the K-pop star, calling her look ‘highly distasteful’.

Politics

69 h. ago ‘Desert Prince’ combats desertification in China by planting trees in arid regions

Wang Jin’s unique appearance, characterised by mismatched eyes – one dark, the other cloudy grey – adds to his story.

Politics

3 d. ago Call for Hong Kong to fix border internet issues, protect rural areas

Measures suggested by observers after train Wi-fi networks became overloaded and littering increased in parks during ‘golden week’ holiday.

Politics

5 d. ago Chinese and Italian tourists killed in crash near Yellowstone National Park

Chinese and Italian tourists killed in crash near Yellowstone National Park  BBC

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6 d. ago Meet the top Hong Kong ice climber looking to become ‘queen of bun queens’

Janet Kung is set to compete in bun-scrambling contest at Cheung Chau Bun Festival and hopes to be crowned winner for third time.

Politics

7 d. ago Why car park operator Shoucheng is doubling down on China robotics investment

The company, a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Shougang, plans to invest in about 50 robotics firms over the next two to three years.

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7 d. ago Popular Hong Kong clinic chain in hot water amid suspected closure

Many customers outraged after prepaying thousands for their children’s vaccinations at clinics under Alliance Medical Group.

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7 d. ago Beijing parks, scenic spots welcome crowds on the first day of May Day holiday

Beijing parks, scenic spots welcome crowds on the first day of May Day holiday  Global Times

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8 d. ago Thai taxi driver filmed blocking ambulance before patient’s death sparks outrage

Dashcam footage of the incident in Phuket has reignited public anger over drivers ignoring emergency sirens.

Events

8 d. ago Live: How staff at a popular Beijing park prepare for Labor Day rush

Live: How staff at a popular Beijing park prepare for Labor Day rush  news.cgtn.com

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9 d. 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.

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9 d. ago Hollywood faces defining moment in China as Disney prepares new releases

Beijing appears to be holding off on a drastic curb of American film imports – for now, at least – as US-China tensions simmer, analysts said.

Politics

1 week 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.

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1 week ago ‘Free’ China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

41-year-old family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

1 week ago China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning house as he enjoys free lifestyle

Family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

1 week ago ‘Japan’s Holocaust’ claim of 30 million wartime killings stirs outrage, death threats

Accusing US historian Bryan Rigg of ‘propaganda’, Japanese conservatives are actively working to discredit his account of WWII atrocities.

Events

1 week ago Absence of China’s top general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

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