European firms have been revising expectations for the Chinese market while planning for a projected economic slowdown, further adding to China’s challenges and ‘setting a negative cycle in motion’.
Maritime assessment in March shows coral reefs on Pag-asa Island severely degraded, with debris around the area indicating the damage is man-made.
China’s lower level military authorities could be ‘overzealous’ because they believe Beijing desired an aggressive response, possibly resulting in the skirmish.
With the government pulling out the stops to show support to the private sector, some scholars have called for an official delineation between entrepreneurs and ‘capitalists’ to demonstrate ideological sincerity.
New government panel starts work, with experts calling for long-term planning for city’s greying population.
Now facing deportation, Qin Hui decried for ‘brazen flouting’ in case said to involve campaign contributions to New York city mayor and US congressman.
Commemorative event for Japanese engineer sees William Lai, who takes office on May 20, hark back to remarks from Tokyo like ‘Taiwan’s security is a global issue’ and ‘Taiwan’s crisis is Japan’s crisis’.
How explorers and conservationists protect our planet along Africa’s Zambezi River, on Canada’s Mount Logan, Swiss Alps’ glaciers, and plains of Chile and Argentina.
With Lydia Sum ‘everything came from the heart’, said the TV producer who turbocharged the career of the comedian and actress. Known as Fei Fei, she is remembered for the joy she brought audiences.
China feels the Philippines has broken its word and badly damaged political trust, observer says.
New designation of relationship brings diplomatic ties to highest level, underscored by 17 agreements signed between the two sides.
Eric Garcetti defends India’s role as check against China, pointing out its early TikTok ban and loss of soldiers along the disputed border.
Source says firm to consider withdrawing its land exchange applications for border project unless negotiation time for premium extended and commercial sites reduced.
The antidote to FOMO, JOMO – the joy of missing out – has physical and mental health benefits and can make us happier, experts say, who explain how to switch, including cutting back social media use.
The ex-US president’s lawyer asked her about different accounts she had given of the incident, seeking to undermine the porn star’s credibility as a witness in the hush money trial.
The new machine is designed to help miners stay competitive after the rewards for mining bitcoin were reduced by 50 per cent after the recent “halving” event.
The company is investigating how rodent parts got into packets of sliced ‘chojuku’ bread, but says it is unaware of anyone failing sick after eating it.
A court in China has awarded a man five properties he was owed after diligently caring for a solitary elderly man for 12 years.
Singer Eden Golan secured her spot with a performance of ‘Hurricane’, as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in Sweden’s Malmo.
Open Questions is a new series of South China Morning Post interviews with global opinion leaders.
Xia Baolong tells tourism chief Kevin Yeung every inch of city can be potential tourist spot.
Banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered are urging the British government to amend a proposed legislation that aims to impose restrictions on doing business in China.
Carrier announces cuts just two weeks after launching service to city state, citing commercial considerations.
The investments, which will yield 3,200 jobs, come amid government efforts to enhance Hong Kong’s position as an innovation hub in the field.
Meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expected to be heavy on symbolism as it coincides with 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of China’s embassy.
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India’s election commission faces accusations of bias towards the ruling BJP by refusing to reign in the party’s divisive campaign rhetoric and for not providing voter turnout data quickly enough.
Numerous stressors are causing China’s middle class to seek professional help, leading to rapid growth in the mental health industry – but will that be enough to soothe their nerves?