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South China Morning Post
August 28, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical returns to Hong Kong, with a Cantonese twist
With a flash of whiskers and the timeless anthem of ‘Memory’ in the air, the Jellicle cats take over Hong Kong for a ‘purr-fect’ comeback.
South China Morning Post
August 28, 2026
US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor election
The LDP is mounting an all-out campaign to unseat the incumbent, wagering cash promises can quiet anti-base opposition.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Editorial | HKEX’s role crucial as Hong Kong helps build future of global finance
The city’s stock exchange is set to attract hi-tech mainland manufacturers looking to raise funds even as it forges partnerships overseas.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Profile | How Josie Ho rejected her billionaire heiress destiny for indie filmmaking
Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho’s eighth child has built her own legacy as a musician, award-winning actress and movie producer.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Tiger, Futu surge overseas after Beijing clampdown strips mainland growth engine
Brokerages shift to Southeast Asia, US and Europe amid Beijing’s stepped-up drive to root out illegal cross-border securities activity.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Trump hints at Chinese bank sanctions over Iran ahead of Xi visit
Latest salvo from US president adds pressure to already fragile US-China ties before expected bilateral summit in Washington.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
United States & Canada: Latest News and Updates
The latest news, politics and current affairs from the United States & Canada.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
In his role as the Autobot leader in the Transformers cartoon, Cullen struck a nerve with his authoritative baritone.
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August 27, 2026
US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers
Policy experts recommend the United States adopt strategic approaches similar to China's methods to strengthen its position in securing tech...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Exclusive | Chinese execs may join Xi’s US trip, as trade truce extension ‘almost certain’
Chinese business executives are anticipated to accompany Xi Jinping on his forthcoming visit to the United States, signaling a strategic shi...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Opinion | Why Southeast Asia isn’t buying the US’ offer of ‘flexible realism’
The United States' strategic messaging toward Southeast Asian nations emphasizes partnership and regional commitment, yet skepticism persist...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
US Elections: News, Analysis and Explainers
Donald Trump won a White House second term after defeating Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024 US election. Get...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
New US mail voting rules take effect as states warn of midterm disruption
Trump-ordered requirements could let the Postal Service reject non-compliant ballot mailings; opponents seek emergency court intervention.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
2 air traffic controllers left early before fatal crash. Now they may be fired
An investigation into a tragic aviation incident at LaGuardia Airport reveals that two air traffic controllers departed their shifts before...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Harvard and MIT scholars head to Canada, as Carney offers millions
48 researchers were poached from the US, where policy changes have left scientists feeling unsupported.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed ‘Lake America’, amid trade war with Canada
The US president called Canada ‘the worst’ to deal with on trade, saying: “They feel entitled, and we can’t have that”.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Shackled Tate brothers ask to be released from jail during extradition fight
The influencer duo were arrested in Miami to face rape and sex-trafficking charges from the UK.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Why Brazil’s rare earths will not break China’s magnet grip at least until 2032
Despite vast reserves, Brazil lacks the processing capacity and commercial plants needed to turn its own raw materials into magnets.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
US Patriot missile shortage in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war
In the event of a Russian ballistic missile assault, Nato could be forced ‘to take punch after punch in the mouth’.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Infantino to face Uefa criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a criminal complaint filed by UEFA in Switzerland, stemming from an unsuccessful World Cup investment...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten
Growing numbers of international professionals are accelerating their applications for UK permanent residency amid anticipated legislative c...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Officer charged after allegedly sending indecent messages to suspect’s friend
Man, 32, charged with misconduct after allegedly contacting a friend of a suspect and sending her indecent texts and images.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Travellers cancel trips to South Korea’s Jeju amid grim missing-persons scandal
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August 27, 2026
Infantino doing ‘great job’ Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’
Ex-Real Madrid striker Davor Suker made honorary president of Eastern District, tells city’s players to train like China’s table tennis hero...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
US singer Post Malone postpones Hong Kong concert, sparking fan complaints
Concert organiser Live Nation Hong Kong says September 16 show at Kai Tak Stadium has been postponed.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Why climate extremes will not stop expansion of China’s nuclear power industry
Technological advances alongside planning for increasingly severe weather events are more likely to help the rapidly growing sector.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
China and Iran sanctions: Beijing’s red lines and retaliation options
Washington’s new measures seen testing a recent bilateral detente with Beijing, and room for escalation remains, threatening trade, payments...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dies in The Hague prison
The 84-year-old, who oversaw the 1995 Srebrenica slaughter, was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after her death at 97
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Fosun turns page after property writedowns, shifts focus back to growth
Profit attributable to shareholders rose 160 per cent to 1.72 billion yuan in the six months through June.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
India’s missile tech transfer to firms signals defence self-reliance on track
Despite the forthcoming transfer from a state agency, Indian firms are still years away from being able to make advanced missiles.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Alibaba pushes into South America’s AI market with launch of Brazil data centres
The Chinese tech giant is rapidly building AI infrastructure in emerging markets amid an intensifying US-China tech rivalry.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
US lawmakers condemn right-wing podcast’s calls for Chinese-American internment
Congressional members from the Asian-American caucus have strongly condemned inflammatory rhetoric from a right-wing podcast that advocated...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
China, Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers. Does it work?
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Hong Kong parents to get alerts over teens’ self-harm searches on Instagram
Meta Platforms rolls out alerts to help parents intervene when teenagers repeatedly search for self-harm-related content, as part of wider s...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Crypto slump, AI boom overshadow CZ’s bullish pitch at Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Asia
The cryptocurrency industry faces significant headwinds as investor focus and capital resources shift toward artificial intelligence technol...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Macroscope | Bond market revolt signals fading confidence in US economic leadership
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Himalayan glacier collapse hits China-Nepal trade route as casualties mount
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Iran endures 6 months of US strikes as Trump’s policy hits ‘Desperation Day’
‘I don’t think the administration is any closer to finding a way out of this,’ an ex-diplomat says, as Tehran bets time is on its side.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Bus passenger in Nepal films the moment floods surge into village
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August 27, 2026
South Korea prioritises financial stability with consecutive rate increases
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song says the pre-emptive moves aim to help ‘reduce the costs to the economy’.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Hong Kong expands AI sandbox with new projects spanning dozens of partners
Regulators select 36 use cases involving dozens of financial institutions and tech partners to test AI use in onboarding, payments, claims a...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
PBOC cautious on yuan gains despite US dollar weakness: analysts
Compared with a more than 2 per cent decline in the US dollar index since late July, the yuan gained less than 1 per cent against the dollar...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Vice-Premier Ding signals fiscal reform to ease pressure on local governments
Ding Xuexiang discusses a fiscal reset through expanded local discretion, bigger outlays from the central government and scientific fiscal m...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Hong Kong retiree inflation rate triple city average on more ‘northbound’ travel
Travel costs surged by 10 points over the six-year period, the highest among all items, followed by food, dining and cross-border transport.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Timeline of the China-Nepal border disaster
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August 27, 2026
3 women charged over play-area brawl, police say grandmother was hit first
A public altercation at a recreational facility involving three women has resulted in criminal charges, with law enforcement investigating t...
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Hong Kong to launch free AI courses with tech giants Google, Microsoft for SMEs
Productivity Council collaborating with tech giants to roll out free training, boosting business adoption under HK$50 million initiative.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026
Park breaks through esports glass ceiling, first woman to play for South Korea
Park So-yeon will represent her country in survival horror game Identity V at Asian Games in Japan next month.
South China Morning Post
August 27, 2026