1 hour ago Naked man’s deadly rampage in Japan leaves public demanding answers from police

“I shouldn’t talk about it,” he said when arrested, leading people to speculate on the motive behind his bizarre behaviour.

Events

7 h. ago France avoids recession as economy returns to growth; China’s factory output drops – business live

France avoids recession as economy returns to growth; China’s factory output drops – business live  The Guardian

Economics

11 h. ago Sorrow in Japan as 4 pandas prepare for China return amid claims of political pressure

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

Politics

12 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

20 h. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

Society

21 h. ago 'Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That's when the tortoise seizes its chance': Chinese scientists make nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research

'Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That's when the tortoise seizes its chance': Chinese scientists make nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research  Live Science

Events

23 h. ago China’s EUV breakthrough, tariffs damage already done: SCMP daily highlights

From cracking a barrier in China’s home-grown production of advanced chips to Mao inspiring trade warriors, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Events

24 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

26 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

29 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

29 h. ago Japan worries Trump's tariff threats may drive Asia closer to Beijing

Japan worries Trump's tariff threats may drive Asia closer to Beijing  myind.net

Politics

34 h. 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

35 h. ago Trump Tariffs Will Push Countries Towards China, Japan Worries

Trump Tariffs Will Push Countries Towards China, Japan Worries  Bloomberg.com

Politics

51 h. ago Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

Politics

56 h. ago At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists

At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

Politics

58 h. ago Japan is home to world’s smallest park, with space for 1 person at a time

Loved locally for years, a tiny patch of grass and a lone stool in Nagaizumi town has scooped the title of world’s smallest park.

Politics

58 h. ago China steps up economic support policies as it vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

Events

58 h. ago China moves to protect economy from trade war, vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

Events

60 h. ago Inside the abusive world of Japanese nursing: ‘violence was common’

Japan’s nurses hope a high-profile case will finally force change in their abusive workplaces.

Events

61 h. ago UK fund manager Schroders to invest more in Hong Kong as trade war ups demand, CEO says

‘When we think about where wealth is growing the fastest, it is in Asia,’ Richard Oldfield says.

Economics