Yoon’s ‘crazy’ actions rattle South Korea’s currency and economy
[South China Morning Post] - 12/28/2024
Experts say political polarisation and deepening post-martial law crisis could hold back investment in the country.
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Hong Kong urban renewal body to test scheme in bid to boost tender process
Developers will be able to use platform to download project information, including planning parameters, land lease (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Olivia Hussey, star of Oscar-winning 1968 film Romeo & Juliet, dies at 73
Hussey was 15 when she was cast in Shakespeare’s tragedy. Decades later she sued Paramount Pictures alleging sexual (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Thousands of flights delayed, 1 dead as severe weather hits the US
Tornadoes disrupted many southern states, triggering flight delays at key airports such as Atlanta.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Israel’s PM Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Netanyahu on Wednesday was ‘diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement’, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
National security law, minister sackings bookend big year in Hong Kong politics
City continues to deal with consequences of 2019 unrest with a UK spying case, banning of a song and jailing of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it ‘prison’
Residence has been without power for more than a month, said Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader Maria Corina (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Hong Kong unveils Tian Tan ‘Big Buddha’ in 1993 – from the SCMP archive
Hong Kong inaugurated the giant statue on December 29, 1993, although plans were first announced in 1969.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Hong Kong green group warns revised IT hub plan could harm bird flight paths
Authorities have revised plans for Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
177 dead in South Korea Jeju Air plane crash
Airport authorities had warned the aircraft of the risks of a bird strike, a senior transport ministry official said.
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Hillside fire in northern Hong Kong still burning after 24 hours
Blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon near Tai Tong in Yuen Long, with authorities warning public to avoid area and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
Better after-death arrangements will spare our loved ones some grief
Less red tape would spare those who survive us some pain and confusion, as would setting out our wishes early and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024