South China Morning Post

2 days ago | scmp.com | Zhang Shidong

Hong Kong stocks retreated from a three-month high as property developers and lenders slumped after the monetary authority intervened in the currency market and mopped up liquidity, threatening to push up local interest rates. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.5 per cent to 24,348.08 at 10.03am local time on Thursday. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both slipped 0.1 per cent.

2 days ago | scmp.com | Fiona Sun

The number of child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong has nearly doubled over the past decade, reaching more than 500 last year, with over one in five of the perpetrators aged 16 and below, authorities have said amid a rise in harmful incidents targeting youngsters. Lawmakers on Wednesday called for the government to urgently address a rise in the number of younger abusers.

2 days ago | scmp.com | Raissa Robles

As President Donald Trump deepens the US military’s involvement in the Middle East, questions are resurfacing over whether the Philippines could again play a logistical role to support Washington, as it did during the Iraq War more than two decades ago. The issue came up at a press briefing conducted by the Philippine military on Tuesday, where officials were asked if facilities designated under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) could be used to support US operations against Iran.

3 days ago | scmp.com | Lisa Cam

The sixth month of the Lunar Year brings career prospects and stable incomes for many Chinese zodiac signs, while some may experience jealousy and back-stabbing. Health should be top of mind, as various ailments could affect different zodiac signs. Feng Shui master Andrew Kwan reveals what each zodiac sign should look out for this lunar month.

3 days ago | scmp.com | Zhang Shidong

Hong Kong stocks rose to a three-month high, tracking overnight gains in US equities, on speculation the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates sooner this year amid a slump in global oil prices. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.8 per cent to 24,379.86 at 10.11am local time, heading for the highest close since March 19. The Hang Seng Tech Index rallied 1.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.1 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed.