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Beijing and Manila working on 'road map' for South China Sea talks
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2026
» MANILA — China's ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said Beijing and Manila were seeking a "road map" for the next phase of talks aimed at settling their long-running dispute in the South China Sea.
China's investment bank CICC targets Southeast Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/11/2025
» HONG KONG — Significant shifts in the global political and economic landscape are driving China International Capital Corp (CICC) to focus strategically on international growth, targeting the burgeoning markets of Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Car crashes into crowd outside school in China
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2025
» ZHEJIANG — A car ploughed into a crowd outside a primary school in the eastern Chinese city of Jinhua on Tuesday, the South China Morning Post has learned, although the number of casualties is not known.
BYD to overtake Volkswagen ventures as China's top producer
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/11/2024
» HONG KONG — BYD (Build Your Dreams) is set to overtake perennial market leader Volkswagen as China's biggest carmaker in 2024 after outselling the German company's joint venture units in the first 10 months, as the growing popularity of battery-powered cars strengthens its market dominance.
Hong Kong's WeLab eyes Southeast Asia digital banks
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2024
» HONG KONG - WeLab, a Hong Kong-based fintech unicorn backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is exploring the idea of setting up digital banks across Southeast Asia and providing its technology services to conglomerates in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
Chinese travellers spend big to mark Ching Ming
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/04/2024
» HONG KONG - Domestic travel and spending in China during last week's extended Ching Ming Festival rose by more than 10% from pre-pandemic levels, with consumption continuing to be a major driver of economic recovery.
Elderly Hong Kong woman tricked out of HK$16 million after giving out bank account details
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/11/2023
» An elderly woman was tricked out of HK$16 million (US$2.05 million) after giving out her bank account details in Hong Kong, losing the most among victims discovered in the latest police crackdown on scams that has led to the arrest of 21 suspects.
Military experts say PLA rolling out longer-range missiles near Taiwan
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/07/2023
» The Chinese military has expanded its missile force over the past decade and rolled out modern missiles allowing it to target Taiwan and its allies in the event of a cross-strait war, according to military analysts.
AI will leave 800,000 Hongkongers out of work
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2023
» About a quarter of Hong Kong's workforce will find themselves unemployed or having to change career in the next five years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes over their jobs, according to a study by recruitment firm Venturenix.
From robots to digitisation, tech is rapidly transforming Asia's economy
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2023
» The hype surrounding advanced technology has reached fever pitch, from the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) to the new Apple headset that some believe could revolutionise the virtual experience and take the metaverse mainstream. While it is exciting to associate these with the future, it is important to note that technological transformation is already affecting how many "real" industries are operating and creating opportunities.