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Why is China’s military so worried about Starlink? A Rand report has a warning

US Space Force needs to prepare for provocation after claim that Chinese satellites practised ‘dogfight’ manoeuvres, report says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japan’s Kyoto approves higher lodging tax from March 2026 to curb overtourism

The city plans to use the additional revenue from the tax in areas such as improving infrastructure and repairing cultural sites.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippines set to host second Typhon missile system, signalling Trump’s defence pledge

The second Typhon unit will allow more Philippine troops to train with the system and enhance the country’s sovereignty, analysts say.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba, Ant partner with home province Zhejiang to support China’s AI drive

The two tech giants have become key partners in empowering government agencies with AI capabilities.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy

Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong eyes ‘pay for what you build’ approach for developers adjusting leases

Developers currently pay land premiums based on maximum floor area when they modify leases, development chief Bernadette Linn notes.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong eyes ‘pay for what you build’ concept for developers adjusting leases

Developers currently must pay land premiums based on maximum floor area when they modify leases, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum told

At annual gathering in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China woman changes locks on 80 flats, sells them to defraud friends out of US$3.3 million

While husband lives frugally to pay off debt, wife lavishly gifts live-streamer lover with extravagant items and properties.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong leads Guangdong and Macau rescuers in cross-border disaster drill

Operation tests coordination and command system in which rescue vehicles from other places in Greater Bay Area are deployed to Hong Kong.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chiang Mai and Bangkok among world’s worst for air quality as wildfires rage across Thailand

With both Thai cities listed among the 10 worst in air quality worldwide, emergency measures and regional cooperation are under way to address the crisis.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s narrowing tech gap with US creates investment potential: global fund managers

CEOs of Primavera Capital, Franklin Templeton tout long-term potential of Chinese stocks at first World Economic Forum event in Hong Kong.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tencent adds AI chatbot friend to WeChat to keep users glued to super app

WeChat users can now add Yuanbao as a ‘friend’ and interact with the chatbot without downloading a separate app.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China brandishes cutter for snipping deep-sea cables

China has unveiled a compact device for cutting deep-sea cables, introducing a potential new dimension in underwater warfare. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China has unveiled a deep-sea cable-cutting device capable of slicing through the world’s most fortified undersea communication and power cables at depths of up to 4,000 meters. […] The post China brandishes cutter for snipping...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese agency briefs German diplomats, business community on anti-espionage law

Ministry of State Security says recent presentation was part of efforts to foster ‘internationally friendly business environment’.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippines cafe staffed by drug war victims marks Duterte’s ICC arrest with hope and tears

The coffee shop, dedicated to victims of the former president’s drug war, described his arrest as ‘the first step’ towards justice.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Palestinians protest against Hamas in rare public show of dissent in Gaza

Protests erupt a week after Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas by launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Janitor jailed for 10½ years for HK$1.3 million robbery at Hong Kong jewellery store

Xie Binlong, 48, pleads guilty to committing hold-up in Sham Shui Po, which took place in broad daylight in 2019.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China has what it takes to lead the global green steel revolution

With the right incentives, adoption of electricity-based furnaces and green hydrogen can help the steel industry reduce carbon emissions.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest bond issue

The deal comes amid a buoyant Asian bond market as risk sentiment remains steady ahead of further US trade tariffs, according to analysts.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Snakes in the mail: Hong Kong police probe parcel with 10 reptiles for Australia

Logistics company alerted police after discovering lizards and snakes inside package during X-ray.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tiny Chinese drone conquers Earth’s deepest point, beyond reach of US Navy

Briefcase-size miniature robot turns extreme pressure into propulsion to traverse Mariana Trench, paving way for future deep-sea exploration.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Court clears South Korea’s opposition chief Lee Jae-myung, paving way for presidential run

His supporters celebrated as a legal hurdle was cleared, but a Supreme Court appeal could change everything – and he still faces other cases.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘China is back’ with stock appetite at post-2021 high, Morgan Stanley raises targets

Morgan Stanley raised its year-end index targets for MSCI China and Hang Seng by more than 7 per cent on improved outlook for earnings and valuations.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Apple’s Cook meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update

Cook was among 80 company executives who attended the China Development Forum, an annual event to facilitate dialogue with global investors.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing asks public to report Taiwan independence supporters in tip-off channel

Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Filipinos find a new way to earn extra pesos – as virtual assistants

Driven by a desire for better pay and flexible hours, a million Filipinos hungry for opportunity are powering a virtual-assistant revolution.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Relocation of Hindu temple in Malaysia fuels accusations of special privileges

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to lay the foundation stone for a new mosque on the current site of the Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Wealth Connect 3.0: HKMA chief promises upgrades to boost appeal

The cross-border scheme for wealth-management products could also expand to mainland investors beyond the Greater Bay Area, Eddie Yue says.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China Porsche owner skips out on US$70 petrol bill, leaving station worker to cover it

Driver of US$75,000 luxury car gets station worker to fill up tank then speeds off without paying, police track him down using surveillance footage.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Scent of scandal: Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt’s perfume stirs religious controversy

Rajab Butt was charged with blasphemy after launching a perfume named ‘295’, referring to blasphemy legislation in Pakistan’s penal code.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Asian calm before Trump’s inflationary storm

If Donald Trump were open to learning new economic tricks, the US president might look to Asia. In recent days, three economies posted weaker-than-expected inflation. In Japan, consumer prices fell to a 3.7% year-on-year rate in February from 4%. In Hong Kong, prices dropped to 1.4% in February from 2%. Singapore’s core inflation fell to […] The post Asian calm before Trump’s inflationary storm appeared first on Asia...

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Hong Kong lawmakers call for simpler fee waiver process under healthcare reform

Hospital Authority chief says applications will be made available via the ‘HA Go’ mobile app, which legislators also suggest.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese economist calls US trade war ‘negative-sum’ game at Boao Forum

Economists express worries over future of global trade amid the heightened tariffs and restrictive measures in Donald Trump’s second term.

Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post