South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Crimson Tide at 30: why submarine-set thriller is as timely as ever Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington play officers at odds aboard a US submarine in a countdown to nuclear Armageddon in Tony Scott’s film.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Explainer | How did China’s 5-year plans deliver an economic miracle and what’s next? The national strategic blueprint has evolved from its roots in a Soviet-style planned economy to today’s more responsive model.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Hong Kong fugitive Anna Kwok’s family charged with handling her financial assets Kwok’s father and brother suspected of illegally helping wanted activist with her insurance policy.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 ‘I stopped caring’: South Koreans frustrated with constant leadership churn The country faces a leadership vacuum as Education Minister Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president, sparking public unease.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Canton Fair offers fee refunds as China moves to protect tariff-struck exporters In an unprecedented move to protect firms amid trade war with the US, the expo has cut fees for Chinese participants in half.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 All about cardamom, how to use it in cooking, and a recipe idea The bitter spice comes in green and black varieties with the former more intense. It is used sparingly in Indian dishes and desserts.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Cambodia widens access to China-funded Ream base to parry ‘lingering suspicion’ Recent visits by ships from Vietnam, Russia and Japan at Ream are aimed at deflecting views of China’s ‘preferential access’, analysts say.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Temu embraces local US sellers as Trump plugs de minimis loophole The shopping site is shifting its US business to a ‘local fulfilment model’, as tariff exemptions for low-value Chinese goods come to an end...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 US space agency Nasa will not fund study on China’s moon sample, says scientist China’s moon rocks and soil will be put under the microscope and compared to Apollo-era samples to deepen understanding of volcanic past.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Toyota ‘doesn’t break down’: why there’s hardly any love for US cars in Japan Many Japanese admire vintage US cars, but when it comes to new vehicles, they hold more trust in domestic brands.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Farage’s Reform UK wins by-election by 6 votes as support surges in local polls Reform wins seat of Runcorn and Helsby in northwest England, and looked set to make more gains in results from council elections.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Customers left with no answers after finding Hong Kong clinic abruptly closed Clients visit Alliance Medical Group’s Tsim Sha Tsui branch hoping for answers, with some having spent over HK$10,000 on getting jabs for th...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Chinese educated overseas hit back at ‘appliance queen’ over spy allegations
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 China woman shares ‘reservoir guardian’ work clips, sparks lively debates online During flood seasons, Ou must remain on standby around the clock to identify potential hazards, protect downstream communities.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow Companies brace for drop in demand and profits as they and regional governments struggle to find a way to tackle the punishing duties.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Ex-Hong Kong district councillor pleads not guilty over role in HK$740,000 scams Wong Chun-yeung charged for involvement in fraud syndicate that cheated nine people in ‘guess who I am’ phone scams in 2023.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act Europe must navigate between the two powers, knowing that cutting an economic deal with one could make it impossible to do so with the other...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 RSF warns of ‘alarming deterioration’ in US press freedom under Trump Global press freedom hits all-time low in 2025, the latest ranking by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders shows.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this long weekend, May 2 to 5 Over this long weekend, fill up on award-winning beef noodle soup from Taiwan and enjoy an exhibition of art that celebrates the city.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Indonesia’s food estate push targets self-sufficiency, but Papua concerns grow Indonesia’s food self-sufficiency drive, spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto, has raised environmental and Indigenous rights concerns.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Developing | Standard Chartered beats forecasts with 13% gain in first-quarter profit Standard Chartered first-quarter profit beats expectations, as bank puts more focus on wealth management business.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 China’s EUV breakthrough, Japan shuts down quake rumours: 7 highlights From Walmart to resume shipments from China to Japan shutting down earthquake rumours, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Nearly 222,000 mainland tourists visit Hong Kong on Labour Day, up 22% from 2024 By comparison, over 296,000 Hongkongers travelled out of the city on the same day, 52 per cent more than last year.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Fala Chen’s Chanel 2025-26 cruise collection adventure at cinematic Lake Como The Chinese-American actress stayed at charming Villa d’Este, channelled old Hollywood glam herself, and commented, ‘You don’t walk through...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 US jobs growth likely slowed in April, economists’ survey shows Non-farm payroll growth probably slowed to 138,000 last month, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 How are Shanghai’s global financial centre aspirations shaping up? He Lifeng was accompanying President Xi Jinping on Chinese leader’s first inspection tour since US tariffs escalated trade war.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Hong Kong 47: ex-lawmaker Claudia Mo breaks silence over ‘Kafka-esque’ jail time Mo released earlier this week after finishing jail sentence handed down to her for subversion charge over unofficial ‘primary’ election.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Where a Cantonese comfort food lover in Hong Kong eats old-school dishes Marathon swimmer Ryan Leung shares where he eats ‘creative’ Japanese food and traditional Hong Kong fare like macaroni and dessert soup.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Xbox joins PlayStation in raising console prices amid US tariffs Hefty levies imposed by Trump on manufacturing hubs such as Japan, China and Vietnam have led to a surge in console prices.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Why Philippines’ poorest may not vote for hardline anti-China candidates Economic survival outweighs foreign policy concerns for those living below the poverty line, analysts say.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Discovering calligraphy: how a traditional art is experiencing a resurgence From traditional scripts to modern styles, this art form offers a creative outlet and a chance to connect with history – here are tips from...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 DEHP, chemical in everyday plastic items, linked to 356,000 deaths a year Phthalate chemical in plastic, food containers, pipes and sprays contributed to 13% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018, study finds...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Israeli military attacks target near Syria’s presidential palace The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Sevens’ financial future at stake, changes necessary for Olympics The sport’s governing body will decrease the number of teams in the World Series from 12 to eight.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Hong Kong police arrest drunk passenger for alleged assault on taxi driver Man, 54, allegedly punched cabby, 64, during late-night ride from North Point to Tseung Kwan O on Thursday, forcing driver to stop vehicle.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 My Take | Why China’s ‘Never Kneel Down’ video fails to change US trade war narrative China’s ‘Never Kneel Down’ video employs nationalistic rhetoric to resonate with a Chinese audience, but is unlikely to influence the global...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Failed Soviet-era spacecraft from 1972 set to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth The Kosmos 482 was one of a series of Soviet Venus missions, but never made it out of Earth’s orbit.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Hong Kong stocks surge on trade-talk optimism, US tech gains Benchmark Hang Seng Index heads for third weekly gain as China’s Commerce Ministry says it is considering trade talks with the US.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Nvidia raises concerns about Huawei’s growing AI chip capabilities US export restrictions on Nvidia’s chips to China could make Huawei’s chips more competitive, CEO Jensen Huang says.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Opinion | Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger Unresolved issues like poor governance, economic troubles and corporate power can lead to public frustration, resulting in violence and dest...
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Vance says US hopes India avoids wider conflict with Pakistan The US vice-president urged Islamabad to cooperate with New Delhi in punishing militants operating in its territory.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Zhao Xintong level with Ronnie O’Sullivan in World Snooker Championship semi O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage does not deter Zhao, who takes a 2-0 lead and then finishes with a break of 86.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Breaking | China considering trade negotiations with US, commerce ministry says Ministry spokesperson says US has ‘recently taken the initiative to relay messages to China’.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Opinion | The US is fixated on ‘beating China’. It needs to stop beating itself
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Off-duty doctor in China saves victim using badminton racquet and plastic bag Quick-thinking medical man pulls over to treat stricken elderly road accident victim, his wife films process amid blackmail fears.
South China Morning Post May 2, 2025 Rise in mainland applications for Hong Kong driving licences fuels test calls Transport Department data shows direct issue applications based on mainland driving licences have surged.
