6 h. ago Hamas to release American hostage, Israel calls it ‘psychological warfare’

Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.

Events

13 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

15 h. ago AIA posts record 2024 earnings as new business in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia surges

Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their visits.

Politics

22 h. ago Wall Street slides, S&P 500 in correction as Trump trade war escalates

The S&P 500 closed more than 10 per cent below its February 19 record, with the Nasdaq and Dow also tumbling.

Politics

31 h. ago Teslas at the White House Revive Memories of Musk in Beijing

Teslas at the White House Revive Memories of Musk in Beijing  The New York Times

Events

33 h. ago China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector

The mission is a step forward for China’s push to develop a commercial space industry – and rival Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Politics

35 h. ago Praised by Homer in ancient Greece, can the world’s oldest recorded wine make a comeback?

Commandaria has been drunk for thousands of years but is largely unknown outside Cyprus. Micro-wineries there hope to grow its global appeal.

Politics

57 h. ago Global university rankings laud Hong Kong for AI, dentistry and education

Quacquarelli Symonds, a UK-based education information firm, has released its latest annual results for more than 18,300 subjects at over 1,700 universities.

Politics

65 h. ago Trump labels Tesla attacks domestic terrorism, vows to punish perpetrators

US president talks up Tesla at the White House in a show of support for Elon Musk.

Events

65 h. ago Trump labels Tesla attacks domestic terrorism, threatens protesters with ‘hell’

US president talks up Tesla at the White House in a show of support for close adviser Elon Musk.

Events

66 h. ago China manager creates 22 fake employees with perfect attendance, embezzles US$2.2 million

Scamming human resources manager in charge of payroll creates bogus employment records, is ordered to pay back pilfered salary pay.

Society

3 d. ago US judge orders Musk’s Doge to release records: ‘unusual secrecy’

Last week, Trump responded to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts by Doge, saying they should be carefully targeted.

Events

3 d. ago South Korea’s Kia disavows ad poking fun at ‘crazy’ Elon Musk

After a cheeky ad featuring a bumper sticker about Elon Musk went viral, the carmaker quickly clarified that it had no part in the campaign.

Politics

3 d. ago Student jailed for using fake record to enter Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese student sentenced to three months in prison for using forged New York University transcript in application to CUHK.

Events

3 d. ago South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Events

3 d. ago As South Korea’s Yoon walks free, his presidency hangs by a thread

Legal experts warn that Yoon’s release from detention is unlikely to shield him from the Constitutional Court’s decision on his removal.

Politics

3 d. ago Spa shooter’s admissions will be used in Atlanta death penalty case, judge rules

Robert Aaron Long serving life sentence for killing 4 at Asian spa in Cherokee County, Georgia just hours before Atlanta shootings in 2021.

Events

3 d. ago Judge rules Atlanta spa shooter’s statements after arrest can be used in death penalty trial

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and a hate crimes sentencing enhancement for 2021 killings.

Events

4 d. ago Trump administration’s new app encourages immigrants to ‘self

US President Donald Trump has vowed to deport record numbers of migrants in the US illegally.

Events

4 d. ago Does ‘Mickey 17’ release in China indicate easing of Korean content ‘ban’?

Does ‘Mickey 17’ release in China indicate easing of Korean content ‘ban’?  Screen International

Politics