China, Asean aim to clinch free-trade deal upgrade led by EVs, e-commerce
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.
Hong Kong’s first MTR line opens to the public amid ‘chaos and kinks’ – from SCMP archive
Running from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tong station, the MTR map’s green-coloured railway line opened to the public 45 years ago.
Japan has a problem with ‘lone-wolf’ attacks. Can a new police unit stop them?
Experts warn that the isolated nature of such attackers makes them difficult to prevent, raising questions about the unit’s effectiveness.
China’s third plenum presents opportunities for Hong Kong
Striking a sound balance between development, security and progress is both a call of the times and a historical mission for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, mainland China’s US$1.8 trillion stock boom sparks rush of millennial investors
An influx of young investors has overwhelmed some online trading platforms, leading some to opt for physical branches to open accounts to cash in on potential gains.
China’s envoy in Washington warns US against ‘strategic miscalculation’, pledges investment opportunities
Ambassador Xie said the ‘small yard, high fence’ policy of US President Joe Biden’s administration is damaging both countries’ interests.
After billions for Singapore and Malaysia, Google spends big in Thailand too
Google’s US$1 billion bet on Thai data centres could boost the economy by US$4 billion over 5 years and create 14,000 jobs annually, it says.
Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?
Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.
China dad wins US$3.4 million after 7 years using family birthday digits for lottery tickets
Generous sweepstake winner calmly collects jackpot, gives US$14,000 to charity, pledges to buy family new home.
Hong Kong hosting record number of National Day events, John Lee presses on with economy focus
More than 400 events will be held as Hong Kong marks 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.