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1. Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who robbed bank in Wan Chai

   Hong Kong police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in Wan Chai, with the force’s preliminary investigations revealing HK$36,000 was stolen. Police received a report at 12.26pm after a man robbed a branch of Bank of East Asia in Harbour View Centre before fleeing the scene on a bicycle. Preliminary investigations showed HK$36,000 was stolen but police said they were still calculating the...

2. US travellers mistakenly think China ‘happy funeral’ celebrating longevity is trendy eatery

   Two Americans travelling in China who mistook a “happy funeral” banquet in rural China for a trendy restaurant were unexpectedly given a warm welcome by the locals. Well-known American YouTuber Ludwig Anders Ahgren, who is widely known as Ludwig, has amassed over 6.8 million followers. Recently, he set off on a motorcycle journey across China with his friend, travelling from Guangdong province...

3. Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war’s lessons for China: 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 and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian...

4. South Korean youth hooked on easy access to drugs online

   Buying illegal drugs has become as easy as ordering a pizza in South Korea – especially for teens and young adults who have grown up in the digital age – as drug trafficking has increasingly moved online. On platforms like Telegram and the dark web, users familiar with drug-related slang can easily locate dealers. Consumers simply place an order, pay with bitcoin, and, once the transaction is...

5. Hong Kong government must guard against exploitation of diesel subsidy, experts warn

   The Hong Kong government must ensure its massive HK$1.8 billion (US$229.8 million) subsidy for diesel to mitigate record-high oil prices for the transport sector is not exploited by fuel companies through discount manipulations, an industry leader and a lawmaker have cautioned. Their warnings came shortly after authorities announced a two-month, HK$3-per-litre (38 US cents) diesel relief measure...

6. Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo’s criticism

   The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift following Pope Leo’s criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting between a papal envoy and a top US defence official. In separate statements, the two sides both professed an eagerness to get along, saying the meeting that occurred in January was frank but polite. The Defence Department issued a...

7. 2 years on: China proves its ‘desert wheat farms’ are not a hoax

   Growing wheat in sand may be regarded as impossible in most countries. But China’s “desert wheat farms” have survived repeated sandstorms and continue to grow following an initial trial in the country’s largest desert, as part of an ongoing effort to combat desertification and unlock the land’s potential for strengthening national food security. Two years ago, on the fringes of the Taklamakan...

8. Jardine Matheson to exit Swire’s Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources

   Jardine Matheson is giving up its remaining office space in FWD Tower at Taikoo Place and plans to relocate staff back to Jardine House in Central as part of operational consolidation, sources said. The move reflects a wider trend of companies consolidating into the core district, where demand for premium office space has been strengthening. The group’s primary office at Jardine House, part of...

9. Sara Duterte leads early 2028 Philippine presidential poll as rivals struggle to unite

   Her father is in custody at The Hague, her alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has collapsed into bitter rivalry and she is fighting to halt impeachment proceedings before the Supreme Court. Despite all of that, Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio is still, by a distance, the early favourite to be the country’s next president. A new survey by Manila-based pollster WR Numero...

10. Peace is a common wish, Xi Jinping tells Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun

    Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party both highlighted the message of peace across the strait on Friday, in the first meeting of the sitting leaders of the two parties in nine years. “Compatriots on both sides are both Chinese, and we need peace, we need development, we need communication, and we need cooperation. This is a common wish,” Xi has...