As the world continues to deal with Covid-19, scientists are already getting ready to face the next deadly pathogen.
Taiwanese leader made no mention of the ‘one China’ consensus in his inauguration speech, but spoke of the island as a ‘nation’, drawing a swift rebuke from Beijing.
Government reluctant to enter fray as vested interests want to protect financial value of taxi licences, economist says, while others argue pool of passengers big enough to keep both types of drivers earning.
Opposition groups in Taiwan cry foul over new president’s unexpectedly assertive rhetoric on cross-strait ties, while international community largely praises his swearing-in ceremony.
Hong Kong Observatory tells public to stay alert for weather changes as area of showers over vicinity of Pearl River Estuary and south of city edges closer.
While Raisi’s death is unlikely to affect foreign policy, Iran lacks charismatic candidates to succeed him and eventually Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, experts say.
Analysts say Beijing’s claims about an alleged deal on the South China Sea are likely a form of psychological manipulation aimed at breaking the Philippines’ resolve.
How scientists, oceanographers and divers safeguard the underwater creatures of Galapagos Islands, Italy’s submarine canyon and Arctic Ocean’s ‘animal forest’.
The United States said that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences.
Ultimate power in Tehran rests in the supreme leader and Iran has proven resilient to repeated shocks, observers say.
Israel, Hamas and the United States have blasted the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court after he applied for arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister, defence minister as well as three Hamas leaders.
Hong Kong-traded shares of Chinese dual-listed companies are at their smallest discounts to their counterparts on the mainland in 15 months as global investors pile in after Beijing launches measures to rescue the crisis-hit property sector.
Preserving acetate film, on which Hollywood has shot movies since the 1950s, is not easy but is key to ensuring the survival of some of the best movies made. Experts talk about the work they do.
General Charles Q Brown, chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the US would be able to bring trainers back in ‘once the conflict is over’.
By allowing local governments and state-owned enterprises to buy unsold land and housing from distressed developers, China is betting a property slump weighing down the economy can be stopped once and for all.
Hamdan Azhar said asset manager fired him after he objected to a colleague’s self-dealing, and was forced to shut down search engine that monitored client discussions on illegal investments, including in China.
According to annual census by Independent Schools Council, 7,677 students from city now studying in British private schools, down from record of 8,011 last year, but Labour Party win in January could see tuition fees raised.
Delegation comprised Robert O’Brien, who was Trump’s national security adviser, and former US ambassadors to the UAE and Switzerland, said the source with direct knowledge of the matter.
Two men were ‘looking for the moose when the cow moose attacked’, said a spokesman for Alaska’s Department of Public Safety. The second man was uninjured.
The city has contributed to the GBA’s academic research and development in fields of strategic importance such as biomedicine, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng says Xia Baolong did not talk about matters concerning coming chief executive election during seven-day visit.
New measure should raise Hong Kong’s profile as cruise ship destination and its role in multi-stop itineraries for Greater Bay Area, tourism authorities say.
The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.
Open Questions is a new series of South China Morning Post interviews with global opinion leaders.
Ma, one of the country’s hottest fiction authors, combines thrilling plots with historical detail to create stories that are ‘both exciting and plausible’, winning acclaim as young people embrace cultural heritage and ‘China-chic’ trend.
Famous for his celebrity-packed chain of Chinese restaurants, 85-year-old Michael Chow talks about facing prejudice, and why he wants to be known as the world’s greatest living artist.
Fresh US tariffs targeting China’s new-energy sector are imminent, threatening to thwart export efforts aimed at alleviating a market oversupply.