15 h. ago Hong Kong restaurants brace for 25% drop in business due to Easter exodus

But holiday prediction not all bad, as more mainland tourists expected, according to catering industry leader Simon Wong.

Politics

25 h. ago Hong Kong retail property fund suffers 30% capital loss on 3 deals amid market gloom

Fund is raising cash to get ready for other buying opportunities amid market stress, founder Edwin Lee says.

Economics

31 h. ago Trump tariff shock should jolt Australia into standing on its own

Breaking away from its long-time ally will be painful for Canberra, but Washington has already taken the first irreversible step.

Politics

38 h. ago Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs

City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.

Economics

41 h. ago Bandung Spirit in the spotlight as Beijing hosts global conference marking its 70th anniversary

Bandung Spirit in the spotlight as Beijing hosts global conference marking its 70th anniversary  China Daily - Global Edition

Politics

44 h. ago Singapore’s ‘sugar daddy’ scammer jailed for exploiting ‘large number’ of underage victims

A Singaporean scammer was sentenced for exploiting 31 victims, including underage girls, in a ‘sugar daddy’ scam, manipulating them into sending explicit content.

Events

53 h. ago Singapore election: why flight to safety over Trump tariffs may not weigh on voters

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

Politics

54 h. ago Buffy actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes: medical examiner

The cause of death was determined through a review of lab test results, after her family objected to an autopsy.

Events

59 h. ago Footballer dead in China after fall from building, Gabon FA says

Statement by Chinese Super League team Zhejiang says Aaron Boupendza died at his residence, former clubs in US, France, Turkey send tributes.

Events

64 h. ago Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’, warns against being ‘passive bystander’

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

Events

67 h. ago Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Politics

68 h. ago Trafficked workers rescued from Myanmar scam hubs say death better than going back

‘We will kill ourselves instead of going back to them,’ said one of the dozens who attempted a mass escape from their Myanmar detention.

Events

3 d. ago Shipping under siege: armed piracy surges in Singapore Strait

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

Events

3 d. ago Singapore Strait sees sharp surge in armed piracy against shipping

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

Events

3 d. ago Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

Events

3 d. ago US man gains Chinese residency after 15 years in country, learns martial arts, Taoism

Foreigner pursues kung fu dream on sacred mountain, promises to take on role of telling world China’s story.

Politics

4 d. ago Singapore on Trump’s tariffs, Malaysia brain drain, businessman murder: 7 Asia highlights

From Lawrence Wong’s response to Trump’s tariffs to Air India’s urine trouble, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

4 d. ago Questions remain 5 years after death in US of celebrated Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao

Amid China Initiative era and pressure on Chinese research community, police report concluded Tao died by suicide amid ‘work-related stress’.

Events

4 d. ago Exclusive | Questions remain 5 years after death in US of Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao

Exclusive | Questions remain 5 years after death in US of Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao  South China Morning Post

Events

4 d. ago Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour

Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour  Yahoo News Singapore

Politics