From imperial deception in the Han dynasty to widespread takeaway, records show a rich history of culinary convenience.
The revamped section will show the skeleton of a Bryde’s whale that washed ashore in 2023, and visitors can learn about what threatens oceans.
From US warships’ stop in Penang to Jollibee representing Southeast Asian brands globally, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From a mother’s 22kg weight loss to a Taiwanese chemist’s soy empire in Australia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
The Education Bureau hopes to attract global students and cement the city’s status as an education hub.
The fast food company is the only name from Southeast Asia to reach the top tier in a ranking of the world’s strongest restaurant brands, placing fifth.
From top Chinese carmakers selling more units overseas to Geely’s upper hand in local market, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
The two countries are taking different approaches to moderating the use of artificial intelligence to generate sound and song.
From the unlikely background of Nepal’s new leader to Thai police’s deadly blind spot, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
20 years ago, an off-duty policeman who turned out to be one of Hong Kong’s most notorious serial killers shot two constables in a Tsim Sha Tsui subway.
From a new US maritime strategy to the Iran crisis, here are highlights from SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of March 2026.
From Hongkongers embracing OpenClaw to Thailand’s coconut cartel, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Ambassador Barber Parlour, where 78-year-old Luk Chung-yan preserves Shanghai-style grooming amidst modern decline.
The controversial ride, featuring horses tethered to a spinning frame, has been suspended due to public outcry.
An Instagram account’s AI-coloured photos revive heritage and redefine nostalgia in the digital age.
Each week, this page tests your reading comprehension with an interesting story that we’ve adjusted to be more accessible for all English learners.
People accused the tourist attraction of hurting the animals.
From missile concerns in the Philippines to China’s rejection of Musk’s space-AI plan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
The country has some of Southeast Asia’s highest obesity rates, pushing officials to offer gym operators a regulatory discount.
The researchers use artificial intelligence to enhance the images while checking historical sources to make sure they are accurate.
From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’.
From creating a bamboo-winged drone to efforts in “taming” typhoons, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
The SCMP and the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis will co-host a webinar to discuss China’s ‘two sessions’.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:29PM videocam
On this day 15 years ago, one of the most powerful earthquakes on record triggered a devastating tsunami in Japan, killing more than 18,000.
The coastal city has become a hub for Korean tourists and businesses, but workers and residents also see whispers of growing resentment.
Alarming petroleum levels demand urgent conservation action and stricter enforcement.
The 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor, known as Balen, defeated 74-year-old leader K.P. Sharma Oli – putting him on track to head the next government.
From MIT scientist joining Peking University to China’s Wang Yi at ‘two sessions’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
The RDA helps children and adults build confidence and form connections with this unique therapy.
Just after clinching her sixth Olympic medal, Gu mourned the loss of her grandmother, reflecting on the bittersweet nature of her triumph.