Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s US$22.8 billion global ports sale hung in the balance at the end of 2025, nearly 10 months after it was first announced, as a veteran political commentator said the most expensive terminal acquisition in history was unlikely to come to fruition amid geopolitical tensions. What began as a strategic exit…
1 1. FC Köln have been struck with an injury crisis in defence this season, and now the club’s management are acting in the transfer window. Regional outlet Express reported earlier on January 1 that Köln have reached an agreement with an unnamed defender. Hours later, The Telegraph named the Bundesliga club as one of…
NEED TO KNOW Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria Jones was found dead on Thursday, Jan. 1, according to a report Victoria made some onscreen appearances in film and television in the early 2000s Victoria Jones, the daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead on Thursday, Jan. 1 in San Francisco, according to reports….
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government’s review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March — potentially clearing the way for construction to start a month later. President Trump has sought to move quickly on the ballroom project, which…
On a sunny weekday, Hongkonger Lai Yee-man, 70, pulled weeds from a plot of leafy vegetables, shielding her face from the sun with a large white hat. But Lai was not on a typical farm; she was on the rooftop of a shopping centre in the middle of an urban neighbourhood in the city. “When…
Dr. Abdelsalam “Sumi” Helal and Dr. Edwin A. Hernandez, developed patented foundational 4G/LTE handoff technology years before the smartphone revolution Back then, you could barely stay connected driving across town. The idea of streaming video while moving at high speed felt like science fiction.” — Dr. Abdelsalam “Sumi” Helal, Co-Founder of Mobility Workx GAINSEVILLE, FL,…
Home » ASIA » Experience the Nostalgic Charm of Hong Kong’s 1950s Bakery in Tai Po: A Sensory Journey Through Heritage and Industrial Tourism Published on January 2, 2026 In the heart of Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, a bakery has brought history to life by immersing visitors in the 1950s through its…
Investors willing to trade high risk for high reward should consider these three “new school” industrial stocks. When you think of industrial stocks, companies in old-school industries like steelmaking and machinery may first come to mind. However, this sector encompasses many of the fastest-growing industries, including electric vehicles (EVs), flying taxis, and companies involved in…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Hong Kong experienced its coldest morning so far this winter on Friday, with temperatures dropping to 12.9 degrees Celsius. The city’s first cold…
By STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. Liverpool couldn’t manage a goal against a promoted team, either, laboring to a 0-0 draw against Leeds at Anfield….