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November 22, 2024
China plans to have national data infrastructure in place by 2029
Draft guidelines stress need for a secure environment for data sharing, particularly sensitive information that may affect national security...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
McLaren taking nothing for granted with F1 constructors’ championship in sight
Team CEO Zak Brown says a ‘36-point lead can evaporate in one race weekend’ when Ferrari and Red Bull are in the hunt with 3 races to go.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7, says WHO
The high percentage of fatal attacks on healthcare might be due to the fact that ‘more ambulances have been targeted’.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Tremors felt in Hong Kong as earthquake strikes Taiwan
Observatory receives more than 10 reports from residents of minor shaking as magnitude 4.7 quake hits south-southwest of Jiayi.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Editorial | China speaks for conscience of the world at UN over horror in Gaza
Disgraceful veto of draft ceasefire resolution by US coincides with arrest warrants by International Criminal Court for Israeli pair on war...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Huawei’s AI chips fill Nvidia-sized hole in medical research in Hong Kong
An AI research centre under the Chinese Academy of Sciences is using Huawei chips to power its Cares Copilot model that helps with surgery.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China: analysts
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Penélope Cruz on her love of fashion and her new films
The Spanish actress, who was recently in Hong Kong for the restaging of Chanel’s cruise 2024-25 show, tells Style all about her favourite di...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
China’s Trump challenge, space target struggle for Beijing: SCMP daily catch-up
From China’s arrival at new crossroads with US to trial bid to up fertility rates, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large
Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Opinion | With Trump 2.0, it will be every country for itself
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Alibaba bets on retailing chief Jiang Fan to bolster e-commerce momentum
The merger of Alibaba’s domestic and overseas e-commerce operations is expected to improve the firm’s operational and financial performance.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Beijing’s official messaging needs AI, algorithms to counter Western discourse
People’s Daily dedicates full page to expert opinion stressing need for more ‘precise’ information campaigns to dismantle international ster...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Cop29 draft deal proposes rich nations give US$250 bn in climate finance
Delegates from nearly 200 nations eagerly awaited Cop29 host Azerbaijan’s new proposal after two weeks of fraught bargaining.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
TikTok rival Kuaishou gets police warning over content moderation
The warning was over alleged lapses in dealing with prohibited content in a timely manner and failing to protect minors.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Video | Black magic cult corpse rituals investigated in Thailand
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Nightmare for Verstappen as Red Bull bring wrong wing to Las Vegas Grand Prix
The championship leader’s team admits to blunder of packing wrong wing, with no time to arrange for a more appropriate trimmed rear piece.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
New World Development ejected from Hang Seng Index
Video platform Kuaishou Technology and New Oriental Education & Technology will join the benchmark after its latest quarterly review.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill
Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals may be on hook for blunders
Hospital Authority releases report by special committee established to review its operations following string of medical care mistakes.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
What is controversial internet personality Oli London up to now?
It’s been hard to keep up with Oli London’s multiple transformations in recent years, but now the internet personality has found God, and is...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
PLA fires up world’s first boron ramjet engine that can fly and swim
An engine that can carry weapons at incredible speeds through both air and water has been developed by Chinese scientists.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
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South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Pakistan town in uproar after 40 Shiite Muslims shot dead in bus convoy
Angry crowds, incensed by the ambush, gathered in the remote mountain town of Parachinar, in the predominantly Sunni Muslim nation.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Tourists in Laos die from alcohol poisoning
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Singapore’s former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong set for six-day China trip
Lee, now a senior minister, was one of China’s most frequently visiting foreign leaders during his 20 years at the helm from 2004.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Video | North Korea’s newest cross-border weapon is noise
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Amazon invites Chinese sellers to new bargain marketplace Haul
The US e-commerce giant is aggressively promoting its new budget-shopping platform this holiday season to take on Temu and Shein.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
PLA Air Force to hold public competition in bid to source ‘low-cost’ drones
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Review | Comedy K-drama A Virtuous Business sidesteps its cheeky premise
The Korean series on Netflix, which follows women who sell lingerie and adult toys, forgets its original message but is still a good watch.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases
Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
China hits jackpot with discovery of ‘massive’ gold reserves in Hunan
The US$80 billion hoard is the latest fruit of China’s drive to find new domestic precious minerals reserves.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
‘Make America Healthy Again’: meet Dr Mehmet Oz’s long-time wife, Lisa Oz
Dr Mehmet Oz has been chosen by Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – but who is his wife, who gave up...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Who is Shiloh Jolie’s multitalented fellow dancer and friend, Keoni Rose?
Angelina Jolie’s 18-year-old daughter Shiloh was just spotted enjoying some quality time with fellow dancer Keoni Rose in Los Angeles – so w...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
China court cancels marriage as wife conceals mental illness, uterus-removal surgery
When a marriage is annulled by a mainland court, the marital status reverts to ‘single’ as though the marriage never occurred.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, death toll now 6
Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have als...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns
The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance a...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
What to expect from Clockenflap 2024, Hong Kong’s music and arts festival
From November 29 to December 1, the weekend promises exciting music from former White Stripes member Jack White, indie darling St Vincent, r...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Video | Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP
The bribery scandal could cast a shadow over coming state elections and be used as political fodder for opposition parties, analysts note.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
NBA legend Yao says sports can’t ‘hide’ from politics after 2019 controversy
Yao was asked about a 2019 incident when Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for the anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
China plans ‘mind-boggling’ geoscience survey to hunt for natural resources
Thousands of researchers will work on US$1 billion SinoProbe II study over six years to create subterranean map of the country.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician
A leading academic has highlighted China’s rich mathematical history, including a startling fact about a well-known theorem.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
AI-driven K-dramas, movies ring in new era of freedom for creators
Producers in Korea use ChatGPT and similar software to script dramas and films, and do AI editing. It cuts costs but there are still hurdles...
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
One Earth Alliance names council members, advisers to drive green initiatives
Hong Kong-based alliance names six to governing council and 21 advisers at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit.
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Black magic cult corpse rituals investigated in Thailand
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Trainee chefs slice potatoes on classmates’ backs, sparking safety concerns
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
North Korea’s newest cross-border weapon is noise
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024
Outside In | World peace is shattering amid record hotspots and defence binges
South China Morning Post
November 22, 2024