China’s developers are borrowing more to sate thirst for capital after flood gates opened

Bond financing in the property sector rose for the second month in October, rising 3.2 per cent from last year to 29 billion yuan, according to the China Index Academy.

Philippines-US ties to stay firm regardless of election due to common interests: analysts

Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US election, Washington-Manila security ties will remain sturdy, analysts say.

Hong Kong should open up new routes, not worry about airport overcapacity: industry experts

Heads of Airport Authority committee and logistics association say current figures for air traffic less important than city’s longer term goals.

Indonesia to import 1 million dairy cows for Prabowo’s free meals scheme

The government forecasts milk demand will hit 8.5 million tonnes by 2029. Indonesia’s current milk output is estimated at 1 million tonnes.

Chinese scientists find most common human antibody could play big role in ageing

New study by researchers in China and US finds excessive Immunoglobulin G in the body can accelerate ageing and intensify inflammation.

China abductee reconnects with family after 34 years, is quickly estranged again over money

Reunited biological family rake in cash by telling kidnap story in live streaming session then fall out over how much money it earned.

Hong Kong court jails ex-beautician for 5 weeks for botched filler injections

A client noticed skin discolouration after injections and was diagnosed with skin necrosis.

Trump or Harris: whoever wins, India expects a more isolationist US

The United States’ prior ‘dominance and generosity’ may be a thing of the past, says India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Tidal surge in China, AI power race, ‘time traveller’ emperor: 7 science highlights

From an unforeseen extreme weather event to foretelling the birth of Anno Domini calendar, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Bitcoin hits record price after Trump takes early lead in US election

The original cryptocurrency jumped past US$75,000 on Tuesday night in the US, topping a record set in March.