2 h. ago Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal

Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.

Economics

6 h. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from conclave to elect pope for ‘the good of the church’

Angelo Becciu was forced to resign as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights as a cardinal because of allegations of financial misconduct.

Politics

7 h. ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

Politics

8 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

8 h. ago Chinese Australians, Once Scorned, Are Courted as Tight Election Nears

Chinese Australians, Once Scorned, Are Courted as Tight Election Nears  Time Magazine

Politics

9 h. 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

9 h. 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

12 h. ago US shoppers pay for Trump tariffs on Temu, as Shein also raises prices

Shipped-from-China items on Temu’s bestsellers list come with taxes exceeding the value of the product.

Economics

13 h. ago Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, according to CBC projection

Canadians vote in a snap election as Trump eyes northern neighbour as America’s ‘cherished’ 51st state.

Politics

13 h. ago Carney’s Liberals win Canadian election dominated by Trump, as Conservative’s Poilievre loses seat

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election, influenced by Trump’s threats, while his Conservative rival, Pierre Poilievre, lost his seat in Parliament.

Politics

13 h. ago Watch These Nvidia Price Levels as Stock Slips on News of Chinese Rival's AI Chip

Watch These Nvidia Price Levels as Stock Slips on News of Chinese Rival's AI Chip  Investopedia

Politics

16 h. ago China’s ambitions in electric vehicles go beyond just making lots of cars

To become a powerful car nation, China must lead in smart automotive technologies, China’s former industry minister argues.

Politics

22 h. ago Indian Refiners Scoop Up Russian ESPO Crude As China Steps Back

Indian Refiners Scoop Up Russian ESPO Crude As China Steps Back  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Politics

23 h. ago Nissan’s new N7 EV launches in China with +380 miles range and it starts at under $17,000

Nissan’s new N7 EV launches in China with +380 miles range and it starts at under $17,000  Electrek

Politics

25 h. ago On election day, Trump wants Canada to become ‘cherished’ 51st US state

Final polls indicate a tight race between Poilievre and Carney, who has warned the US under Trump ‘wants to break us’.

Politics

25 h. ago China and the Philippines both plant their flags on the same disputed sandbar

China and the Philippines both plant their flags on the same disputed sandbar  NBC News

Politics

26 h. ago Thai rice farmers brace for impact of US tariffs: ‘we won’t survive’

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have compounded existing worries for farmers in the world’s second-largest rice-exporting nation.

Events

27 h. ago Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute

Experts interpret Manila’s counter flag-raising as an effort to resist Beijing’s creeping jurisdiction.

Politics

29 h. ago Base Metal Prices Mixed as Copper Gains on Record Chinese Inventory Decline

Base Metal Prices Mixed as Copper Gains on Record Chinese Inventory Decline  WSJ

Economics

29 h. ago Singapore election: PAP fields record female candidates in diversity push

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the move would ‘inject fresh energy’ into the party that’s aiming to connect with a changing electorate.

Politics