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Hong Kong’s welfare minister has defended the government’s earlier decision to drop the poverty line as an indicator for allocating assistance, saying it was a…
Current Affairs
Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years
Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side looking whole for the first time in about 220 years.
Officially unveiled Thursday, restorers have…
US, Iran sign peace deal; China’s C919 jets grounded for safety checks: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers…
Dragon Boat Festival drums up a buzz as unsettled weather fails to dampen spirits
Drumming, powerful paddling and the cheers of thousands of competitors and revellers electrified Hong Kong’s shores on Friday as dragon boat races went ahead during…
EU leaders ask Brussels to come up with new trade weapons to counter China shock
European Union national leaders have asked Brussels to come up with new trade instruments to deal with the economic threat posed by China, following a…
Plastic chokes Indonesian islands as policies, enforcement slip through ghost nets
Ghost nets and plastic pollution plague Indonesia’s Anambas Islands, harming marine life and exposing the gap between regional pledges and enforcement. This environmental crisis is…