From rising parental estrangement in Asia to electrochemist Liu Jiawei’s move, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Number of non-DSE students in the city’s public universities jumps to 63 per cent, while local exam-takers fall to 72 per cent of intake.
The palaeontologist blends science and art, researching ancient dinosaurs while illustrating them.
Some lawmakers have called for the introduction of key performance indicators to ensure wise public spending.
Kwai Chung Hospital expands to enhance mental health services and recovery for young patients.
From China beating US in dual-rocket recovery to Singapore head-patting row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From Taiwan’s lucky Buddhist text to the world’s only hieroglyphic script in use today, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Authorities take action as canine responsible for multiple attacks is placed in custody.
Nearly two-thirds of applicants receive improved offers after DSE results are re-evaluated.
From Tesla facing uphill battle against Chinese standards to SAIC and GM tie-up plans, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
HKU and CityU climb in the Academic Ranking of World Universities published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
On this day 65 years ago, Hongkongers rushed to vaccination centres as authorities implemented strict measures against cholera.
From Southeast Asia’s monarchies to a shoving incident in Singapore, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
From a Chinese AI surprise to US defence bill, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of August 2026.
Residents face health risks and high costs while struggling to cope with unbearable indoor temperatures.
In 1971, Typhoon Rose wreaked extensive damage in Hong Kong, including capsizing a ferry which drowned 88 people onboard.
From Chinese billionaire buying a Shanghai hotel to Southeast Asia’s monarchies, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Counselling centres say easy access to claw and pinball machines and mobile ‘loot box’ games risks young players becoming obsessed.
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death.
From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Sunny Sun had already secured a place on HKU’s Distinguished MedScholar medicine track before her results were released.
From a quiet modern home in Tokyo to The Odyssey’s age-old concept of hospitality, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Long-standing residents face loss of homes, heritage and cherished memories as government plans new public housing.
From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal.
Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.
From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo at odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.
From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
The city faced its warmest weather in 142 years, driving families indoors, while domestic workers endured the scorching outdoor temperatures.