5 h. ago ‘Millions of drivers need to be educated’ in wake of fatal Xiaomi crash, analysts say

Autonomous-driving features carry high safety risks amid a lack knowledge about how the systems work, leader of industry body says.

Events

6 h. ago Malaysians angry over Selangor gas pipeline fire, blame ‘haphazard’ works

More than 100 people were injured in the huge blaze that happened near a residential area, with 65 of them hospitalised.

Events

7 h. ago Drivers balk at inflexible hours, lack of incentives of Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleet

Industry representatives say resistance to change also reason for fleet’s failure to attract drivers, after bookings cancelled in early trial.

Politics

7 h. ago Taxi drivers balk at Hong Kong premium fleets’ inflexible hours, poor incentives

Industry representatives say resistance to change also reason for fleet’s failure to attract drivers, after bookings cancelled in early trial.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Taxi drivers balk at Hong Kong premium fleets’ inflexible hours, poor perks’

Industry veterans also say resistance to change behind fleets’ poor cabby uptake, after one operator’s test run saw spate of cancelled bookings.

Politics

7 h. ago Learn from test runs or no licence, minister tells Hong Kong premium taxi fleets

Transport minister Mable Chan says authorities to keep close eye on premium fleets to ensure they make consistent improvements by July deadline.

Politics

7 h. ago Migrant smuggling scheme unfolded thousands of miles from US mainland

Migrant smuggling scheme unfolded thousands of miles from US mainland  USA Today

Events

19 h. ago Beijing ready for 'constructive role' to end Ukraine conflict: China FM Wang Yi

Beijing ready for 'constructive role' to end Ukraine conflict: China FM Wang Yi  Hindustan Times

Events

24 h. ago German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked', but China disagrees

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked', but China disagrees  Euronews.com

Events

24 h. ago Chinese scientists find way to make seawater uranium extraction 40 times more efficient

With uranium demand tipped to cross 40,000 tonnes by 2040, China is likely to increasingly turn to marine extraction for the heavy metal.

Politics

24 h. ago Chinese scientists make seawater uranium extraction 40 times more efficient

With uranium demand tipped to cross 40,000 tonnes by 2040, China is likely to increasingly turn to marine extraction for the heavy metal.

Politics

24 h. ago Tesla Rivals BYD, XPeng, Xiaomi Report Surging Deliveries As China EV Sales Roll In

Tesla Rivals BYD, XPeng, Xiaomi Report Surging Deliveries As China EV Sales Roll In  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

25 h. ago China Is Ready to Play ‘Constructive Role’ in Ending Ukraine War, Foreign Minister Says

China Is Ready to Play ‘Constructive Role’ in Ending Ukraine War, Foreign Minister Says  The Moscow Times

Politics

26 h. ago Beijing Ready For ‘Constructive Role’ to End Ukraine Conflict: China FM

Beijing Ready For ‘Constructive Role’ to End Ukraine Conflict: China FM  Kyiv Post

Events

26 h. ago Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal

Russia has seized Rozlyv village in the Donetsk region, which Moscow claims to have annexed despite not having full control over it.

Events

27 h. ago Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked while China says the talks are encouraging

Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked while China says the talks are encouraging  ABC News

Events

27 h. ago War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'

War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'  GB News

Events

32 h. ago ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

33 h. ago Tesla Rival XPeng Reports Surging Deliveries As China EV Sales Roll In

Tesla Rival XPeng Reports Surging Deliveries As China EV Sales Roll In  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

34 h. ago How education can lead the way for Hong Kong’s economic revival

Cross-cultural education can play a key role in Hong Kong’s global talent hub plans if leaders build bridges and pursue the right policies.

Economics