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South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
176 child abuse cases in 5 months after start of new reporting regime
Cases involve 188 children, with 44 per cent of them being victims of sexual abuse as welfare chief says system strengthens child protection...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi: dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as storm nears Taiwan
South China Morning Post finds more than 40 flights cancelled and 10 delayed to Sunday as storm approaches Taiwan.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Macroscope | Investors have more to worry about than yen bears on the hunt
The continued slide in the yen has raised concern, but what happens in the bond market will determine whether the bearishness extends far be...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Malaysia, Thailand make peace over seafood row after Anwar and Anutin meet
The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Why Chinese AI labs like DeepSeek and Zhipu are looking beyond models to chips
Custom silicon allows for hardware optimisation tailored to specific architectures, such as the DeepSeek-R1 model.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Messi, Morocco and same old story as Europe dominates World Cup quarter-finals
The rest of the world has seen its share of spots shoot up, but this tournament could still end up with all-European semi-finals.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Corruption watchdog charges 3 over HK$1.3 million elderly care voucher fraud
Trio allegedly conspired with 10 carers to fake attendance records, overstating 5,000 hours across 130 users.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Damian Lane set to partner Fast Network in Japan as Dennis Yip gears him up for Group targets
Star jockey Damian Lane is set to partner Fast Network when he contests the Group Two Centaur Stakes (1,200m) at Hanshin before a tilt at Gr...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Charlene Choi’s rise to fame; gluten-free Chinese food: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist to a technique known as ‘urge surfing’, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan party
Chan Ho-hin earlier called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Over 900 Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs on day 1 of pet-licensing scheme
Thirty-year ban enacted to protect against rabies ends as happy customers and their canines dine together at licensed eateries.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Cathay Pacific ordered to submit report after Hungarian fighter jets intercept plane
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South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
US hopes South Korea can help turn the tide in fight for naval dominance
While the US has a technological edge, it lags behind China, which has the world’s largest commercial shipbuilding industry, in fleet size.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Dish in focus: Beef empanada at Don Pedro
Built around grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef and finished with chimichurri, this dish captures the neighbourhood steakhouse’s Buenos Aires spi...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Chinese chipmaker CXMT set for US$4.3b IPO, riding memory boom
Listing would rank behind only SMIC’s on Shanghai’s Star Market, as AI demand boosts memory-chip market.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Chinese blogger gets US$73,500 for viral video on Tibet’s tourism and beauty
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash
No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in fina...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore
The surge in premiums comes ahead of the December 31 expiry of incentives given by the government to encourage EV adoption.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Horoscopes: what does July 2026, Wood Goat month, hold for your zodiac sign?
It’s a time of intense summer heat and Wood Goat energy, calling for protection against ‘damp’ imbalances – so what does July hold for your...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
The Season’s Yvonne Chapman on choosing acting over a stable career
The Canadian actress with Hong Kong roots rose to fame in The CW’s Kung Fu and Netflix’s Avatar – next, she’ll be starring alongside Willem...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
China’s central bank vows flexibility amid uneven economic picture
PBOC pledges ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy given a ‘more complex and volatile’ environment and domestic ‘structural divergence’.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Shares soar as Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX launch secondary placements
GLM-5.2 model developer Zhipu AI is seeking to raise HK$31.4 billion, while chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX is targeting HK$7.1 billion.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 10-12
Explore a wedding expo, catch up with Moana’s latest adventure, enjoy a morning of Pilates and shopping. Hong Kong’s got it all this weekend...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering
Zhipu AI bucked the downward trend to surge over 10 per cent as volatility surrounding its recent IPO share unlocking began to ease.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Hong Kong tops retirement list for wealthy expats, St James’s Place says
Two-thirds of the city’s ultra-rich expatriates wish to retire there because of financial benefits and career boosts, says St James’s Place.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Teary Argentina, Messi face World Cup’s last Cinderella team in quarter-finals
Switzerland have not qualified for the last eight since 1954, when they were hosts, and have never advanced to the semi-finals.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Active fault line threatens world’s biggest hydropower project: Chinese geologists
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Trump blames ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ for missile strikes on US warship
The US president said the missiles were shot at the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln over a period of one hour and they were intercepted.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite
The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Clips of Hong Kong flooding go viral online after heavy rain
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Letters | As global bans tighten, Hong Kong must act against social media harm
Readers discuss the growing awareness of the risks teenagers face, the arrest of a lawmaker for drink-driving, and the heatwave in Europe.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Former PolyU student arrested for allegedly submitting fake academic documents
Insider says ex-student, dismissed for poor performance, handed in fake certificate and transcripts at PolyU centre.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
On the Menu | It’s goodbye to chef Vicky Lau’s Tate Dining Room, but not for long
Hong Kong’s Tate Dining Room, which has closed its Hollywood Road space and will reopen nearby, has felt like a steady presence in the past...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
The Philippines got an economic upgrade, but most wallets remain the same
The country’s leap to upper-middle-income status means little to inflation-squeezed families struggling with debt and meagre wages.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China
Plea for help to locate ostriches, raccoons and other missing animals includes warning to the public not to get too close.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Robert Wun
Day 3 saw dazzling debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, while Cardi B attended Robert Wun’s...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Democrat exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation
Graham Platner’s withdrawal in Maine throws open one of the most competitive midterm races in November.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Fifa World Cup: France and Morocco pause friendship for Boston quarter-final
Two excellent teams set for intriguing rematch of 2022 semi-final, nations share deep-rooted ties and fans planning ‘big party’.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off
The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Woman, 50, arrested for murder after minibus stop fight in Hong Kong
Dispute reportedly began after accidental footstep at an Aberdeen minibus stop, escalating into confrontation that continued after both wome...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
US Economy, Trade & Business: Latest News and Updates
As the country with the biggest economy in the world, the US has immense influence on global trade. Find out the latest on the American econ...
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
7 of world’s 10 biggest banks are now Chinese as Beijing’s financial aims grow
China’s Big Four banks took the top spots in The Banker’s latest global ranking, with JPMorgan Chase following in fifth place.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Tight postal vote rules lock Malaysians in Hong Kong out of state elections
Hong Kong is home to an estimated 15,000 Malaysians, many of whom remain closely engaged with politics back home.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Legal Tales | Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash?
Answer lies in common law’s approach to concept of legal tender.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
Opinion | Sexual offences law review a chance to make clear what constitutes abuse
Reforms will provide greater clarity, update the city’s framework and give better protection to the most vulnerable.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026
‘I love you’: Chinese wife wakes husband from vegetative state by biting his toes
Man’s selfless act in 2019 saving child during fall left him brain-damaged but wife’s devotion to his recovery wins online praise.
South China Morning Post
July 9, 2026