2026-02-25
05:15
Budget 2026: Hong Kong economy forecast to grow 3.5% as deficit streak ends
Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow up to 3.5 per cent as government coffers return to a surplus...
2026-02-25
05:15
BREAKING: Kong logs HK$51 billion surplus ending three years of deficit
The Hong Kong government has recorded a budget surplus of HK$51.3 billion after three continuous yea...
2026-02-25
05:05
Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse, mayor boasts
The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen has handed in a glowing report card of technological and...
2026-02-25
05:05
Budget 2026: Hong Kong’s 22-year-old harbour light show to be replaced
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)’s 22-year-old harbour light show will be replaced, finance chief ...
2026-02-25
04:55
5 top takeaways from US President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump delivered his first official State of Union address of his second term on ...
2026-02-25
04:35
HSBC’s 2025 profit falls 7% but beats estimates despite property woes, Madoff lawsuits
HSBC Holdings, the largest banking group in Europe and Hong Kong by assets, on Wednesday reported a ...
2026-02-25
04:25
Malaysians cheer as US drops ‘alpha male’ ambassador pick Nick Adams
The news rippled through Malaysian social media with something close to glee. Nick Adams, the Austra...
2026-02-25
04:25
Budget 2026: Hong Kong to form new AI strategy committee chaired by finance chief Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan will chair a new “AI+ and Industry Development Strategy” committ...
2026-02-25
04:15
Turmoil grips Philippines in 1986 as People Power ends Marcos rule – from the SCMP archive
This story was published on February 25, 1986. Marcos on brink of Manila turmoil From Harvey Stockwi...
2026-02-25
03:45
Wellington mayor takes dip to prove sea is safe after sewage leak in New Zealand
The mayor of New Zealand’s capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public ...