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Iran ready to help Japan ships pass through Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi says
Calling on the world to oppose the attacks against Iran, the foreign minister notes Japan’s ‘balanced and fair’ position.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong to issue weekly updates on fuel price changes from April 1
Environment minister says policy aims to allow public to monitor oil price changes more accurately.
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Today in Photos
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Chile’s border barriers; Bangladesh’s Eid exodus: pictures of the week
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China Economy
China’s exports are booming – so why are plants in this factory hub closing?
Dongguan reflects a growing polarisation in the Chinese economy, with many factories and workers left behind as hi-tech firms surge ahead.
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Science
Made-in-China clock loses a second in twice the age of the universe
Chinese scientists have created an optical clock that may lead to development of space-based versions that are smaller, stable and portable.
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Chinese pancakes trace back 5,000 years, references in ancient paintings, poems
Folk legend has it that the morning delicacy first appeared when a primordial goddess melted stones in a riverbed to ‘patch up the sky’.
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Basketball
WNBA, players’ union agree ‘groundbreaking’ 7-year labour deal
The agreement increases the salary cap from US$1.5 million to US$7 million and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth.
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Economics
‘It’s really bad’: record fuel prices drive Filipinos off the road
With diesel in the triple digits amid the Iran war, Filipinos brace for a domino effect on rice, electricity and basic household necessities.
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Politics
US government sues Harvard over anti-Israel protests, ‘hostile environment’
The Trump administration is seeking to be released from its obligation to pay millions of dollars in federal funds to the university.
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Culture
Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, March 22-28
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants brings big name chefs to town, edible art comes to Central, and Hong Kong Ballet channels 80s pop.
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Racing
Newnham hopes Invincible Ibis can take his ‘one chance’ at immortality in Derby
The top trainer came within a short head of glory 12 months ago with My Wish and his chance this year has drawn stall three.
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Politics
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
Israeli strikes on the world’s largest gas field and Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari hubs threaten a global energy crisis.
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Entertainment
‘A fantastic roller coaster’: Hugh Bonneville, Aidan Gillen on Cold War 1994
Actors Hugh Bonneville and Aidan Gillen discuss starring in Cold War 1994, as well as what they got up to in Hong Kong while filming.
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Society
Refugee in Hong Kong could win global award. So why does she have mixed feelings?
Uzma Naveed named finalist for ‘national impact’ category of 2026 Women Changing the World Awards, an annual event in Paris.
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Icons & Influencers
How Lousy is redefining art across Hong Kong’s bustling streets
We spoke to Lousy this Art Month about how he digs deep into the city’s culture, from his hieroglyphic sketches to collabs with brands and gallery takeovers.
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Blockchain
Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?
With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.
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Opinion
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Malaysia’s LGBTQ crackdowns aren’t hypocrisy, they’re politics
Anwar’s government isn’t failing its ideals. It’s navigating a reality where Malay-Muslim legitimacy dictates the limits of social change.
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China Economy
Middle East oil shock sparks global airfare rises, with 9% increases feared
Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises.
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East Asia
Ahead of BTS’ first show in years, South Korean police lock down central Seoul
An estimated 260,000 fans are expected to flood the city to watch the K-pop band, as memories of the 2022 Itaewon disaster still linger.
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Politics
US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill in Georgia
The woman gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours after taking misoprostol.
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Football
Women’s Asian Cup: record crowds mask old issues of gender, wealth inequality
While attendance figures have been impressive, on the pitch the gap between the continent’s traditional powers and the rest remains stark.
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Economy
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Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid tensions: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum.
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Politics
South Korea’s cut-price interceptor outshines US Patriot in Iran war debut
The Cheongung-II hit 96 per cent of targets at a third of the cost of its US rival, triggering a scramble for the technology.
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Law and Crime
Police officers fire 5 shots at charging assailant carrying serrated knife, metal rod
Police say officers opened fire after verbal warnings ignored and pepper spray proved ineffective.
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Markets
Should the Hong Kong stock exchange make all IPO applications confidential?
Proposed rule change aims to encourage more applications, but what about transparency and document quality concerns?
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In New York, ‘Chinese’ doesn’t begin to capture our many tastes
In a somewhat unexpected way, moving to New York broadened my perspective on China’s vast linguistic and culinary differences.
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How ‘painful bag’ becomes popular subculture among China youth as expression of fandom
For ita bag enthusiasts, these creations symbolise freedom to express diverse passions, providing joy and relief through self-expression.
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SCMP Originals
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Why is Hong Kong struggling to have more babies?
Hong Kong recorded a record-low number of births in 2025 after a two-year uptick.
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Economy, Trade & Business
US approves sale of Iranian oil at sea in move to ease crude supply crisis
The US says the move will bring 140 million barrels of oil to markets, even as Iran says it has no surplus crude to sell globally.
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Chinese culture
Reflections
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How the Hakka spread in China and beyond, their cuisine reflecting hard lives
A people shaped by centuries of migration, Hakka communities are found across China and are prevalent in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM