Hong Kong has long been recognised as a global financial hub, but in recent years, it has also rapidly emerged as an innovation and technology (I&T) centre. The unique combination of world-class research and development (R&D) facilities, government initiatives aimed at developing I&T-related industries, and strategic connectivity to both mainland China and the rest of…
The Lionesses beat La Roja 3-1 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in extra time to retain the European Championship. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive spot kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2025, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling encounter that ended 1-1…
The Wallabies must win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night to keep their Test series against the British and Irish Lions alive. After falling to the Lions 27-19 at Lang Park, the Wallabies will be hoping a historically good record against the visitors in Melbourne will force the series to a decider. Here…
Former Chelsea star Ryan Betrand has opened up on a Premier League manager he locked horns with, which resulted in a ‘Mexican standoff’ and the pair not speaking. A true Premier League journeyman, Bertrand was contracted at Chelsea between 2006 and 2015 but spent just two full seasons with the Blues, enduring loan periods in…
By LUKE POWER Published: 09:16 BST, 25 July 2025 | Updated: 09:16 BST, 25 July 2025 A former Premier League star is reportedly set to be punished after playing hooky from Juventus training. The Brazilian star failed to materialise at training on Thursday amid reported interest from three Premier League clubs. Douglas Luiz, who used…
Parkinson’s UK has launched a new physical activity grants programme for marginalised communities across the UK to help more people living with the condition to get active. The pilot grants programme will run from Monday 2 June to Sunday 10 August 2025. It will run in conjunction with the charity’s established physical activity grants programme, which has been delivering…
Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernández, who went viral in 2024 for his sketch persona Domingo, recently made his red carpet debut with his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral. Hernández, who previously sparked romance rumours with celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Kaia Gerber, attended the New York premiere of the upcoming Adam Sandler-led film Happy Gilmore…
Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka is closing in on a sensational return to the Premier League, according to the report. The midfielder left England’s top flight in 2023 when he departed the Gunners after making 297 appearances for the London club, having joined in 2016 aged 23. In the summer transfer window two years ago,…
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. In the wake of the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad in…
As US-China tensions continue, one contrast stands out sharply between the big power rivals – their approach to energy and climate issues. Even as the Trump administration cripples green energy endeavours with executive orders and the “Big Beautiful Bill”, China is building on its title as the world’s largest renewable energy investor. According to the…