
Pope begins second week in hospital, cancels Sunday prayer
[South China Morning Post] - 02/22/2025
Francis is alert but still ‘not out of danger’ according to his doctors, while top cardinals sought to dampen speculation about his future.
In Chinese newspapers
Will Indonesia’s Bali adopt a Bhutan-style levy to deter ‘low-class foreign tourists’?
Officials are urged to look at tougher measures to ‘select’ tourists, such as Bhutan’s requirement for most (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Tourists wearing this hat in Vietnam may face US$3,000 fine, entry denial
A travel agency said sporting a Vietnam war veteran hat could also lead to ‘conflict with locals’.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Canadians think Carney can take on Trump as Liberals narrow gap with Conservatives
Multiple surveys show the ex-central banker edging out Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on ability to handle (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
China’s anti-drone arms tech draws Mideast interest as militaries seek latest edge
At region’s biggest military expo, Chinese defence suppliers promote counter-unmanned aerial vehicles to fill (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Chinese EV maker Xpeng to double global presence to 60 markets in 2025, CEO says
The expansion in Thailand, where only one Xpeng model, the G6, is currently available, is part of its ‘go-global 2.0 (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government
As finance chief urges tightening of purse strings ahead of next budget, the Post looks at which government agencies (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Chinese gobble up goods as subsidy scheme, trade-ins fuel consumption, but can it last?
Millions have applied for subsidies for purchases ranging from smart devices to electric vehicles, and Premier Li (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Quirky China: sausage man mimics Trump, watch gang snared, twin woman has third baby shock
Sausage seller with presidential predilections, mobile fraud gang and a woman has surprise baby, the Post checks out (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
China drills ‘ultra-deep’ oil well to help shore up energy needs
The Shenditake 1 well, in Xinjaing’s Tarim oilfield, reaches a depth of 10,910 metres.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Chinese man spends US$280 on 3-hour ring toss game, wins US$235,000 Maserati
Ring toss game ‘professional’ scoops top prize, reveals that he has won lesser awards using his skills in past, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Mainland China’s Ne Zha 2 earns HK$5.6 million on first day in Hong Kong
Animated feature draws more than 64,000 viewers as families and patriotic groups help sell out showings.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025