Rebekah Brooks cleared, Andy Coulson convicted in UK phone hacking trial
Update
Former Rupert Murdoch confidante Rebekah Brooks was cleared of all
charges, while British Prime Minister David Cameron's one-time media
chief Andy Coulson was convicted of phone hacking in a dramatic end to
the News of the World trial.Wednesday, 25 June, 2014, 2:56am 2 comments More on Rupert Murdoch
Philippine President Aquino supports Abe's plan to expand Japan's military
Philippine President Benigno Aquino, whose country was brutally
invaded by Japan in the second world war, said yesterday he supported
Shinzo Abe's plan to expand the scope of his country's armed forces.25 Jun 2014 - 2:32am 3 comments
Food safety law amendment promises to get tough on offenders and more generous to victims
Lawmakers in Beijing are considering amending the law on food
safety that promises tougher rules on food production, sales and
supervision.25 Jun 2014 - 4:41am 1 comment
Integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei set to be signature project of Xi Jinping's administration
In the style of his predecessors, the integration of Beijing,
Tianjin and Hebei is set to be the signature project of Xi’s
administration.25 Jun 2014 - 8:17am
Beijing's top Taiwan man Zhang Zhijun visits island for first time
China's head of Taiwanese affairs is set to arrive in Taiwan today,
the first time the mainland's most senior official in charge of
cross-strait relations will set foot on the island, which has had a
fraught relationship with Beijing.25 Jun 2014 - 8:27am More on Focus
'Making friends, not war': PLA warships to join US-led naval drills for the first time
The US Navy has dispatched numerous ships to Hawaii as it prepares
for Rim of the Pacific 2014, the world's largest international maritime
exercise.25 Jun 2014 - 3:13am
Apple's new iPhones head for assembly lines next month: sources
Apple's suppliers will begin mass production of new iPhones in
China next month, according to people familiar with the plans of the US
smartphone giant.25 Jun 2014 - 5:36am More on Apple
- He's done it again: Luis Suarez faces ban for biting Italian defender but Uruguay go through
- ‘Jaws’ Suarez gets an earful from bite victim Evander Holyfield
- Greek tragedy for Ivory Coast as last-minute Georgios Samaras penalty sends Africans home
- Colombia goalkeeper, 43, becomes World Cup's oldest ever player in thrashing of Japan
- Relief for Hodgson as fans stick by sorry England
China likely to take firm line in Asean talks on code of conduct for South China Sea
China will act assertively at a regional meeting to discuss a code of conduct for the South China Sea amid rising tensions with its Southeast Asian neighbours over disputed waters, observers said.25 Jun 2014 - 3:19am 3 comments
Bitcoin exchanges have struggled to survive on mainland
The average lifespan of mainland-based virtual currency businesses is just nine months, indicating Beijing's success in limiting financial activity outside the official banking system.25 Jun 2014 - 8:33am 4 comments More on Bitcoin
'Hollywood is a town run by Jews’: Gary Oldman slammed for comments defending Mel Gibson
25 Jun 2014 - 9:07am
Death sentence overturned in 'landmark' Chinese domestic violence case
25 Jun 2014 - 4:32am 8 comments
Singapore launches tourism campaign in China after hit by MH370 mystery and Thai crisis
25 Jun 2014 - 5:00am 4 comments
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Leader
Give investors choice on shareholding structures as long as rules are transparent
25 Jun 2014 - 8:52am
Today's Poll
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Insight
Give people a fair chance to be part of the Hong Kong success story again
One of the biggest problems we face today is that a large and
growing number of Hong Kong people no longer feel they have a stake in
the success of Hong Kong.25 Jun 2014 - 4:54am 1 comment
Focus
Beijing's top Taiwan man Zhang Zhijun visits island for first time
China's head of Taiwanese affairs is set to arrive in Taiwan today,
the first time the mainland's most senior official in charge of
cross-strait relations will set foot on the island, which has had a
fraught relationship with Beijing.25 Jun 2014 - 8:27am
Harry's View
25 Jun 2014
Hong Kong
High fashion: How Cathay Pacific's uniforms have evolved through the ages
With a recent scandal over Cathay Pacific’s stewardess uniforms allegedly provoking in-flight sexual harassment, and Hong Kong's crackdown on in-flight sex pests, one man’s massive collection of air hostess attire should offer some perspective.25 Jun 2014 - 9:09am
INVESTING
25 Jun 2014 - 8:00am 1 comment More on Bitcoin
Investor in Hong Kong Crypto Exchange calls it amateur at best
Dominic Rivers spotted an opportunity to make money last month from low bitcoin prices. Now he's wondering if he will see his investment again. The Briton, 34, says he saw the bitcoin as a "novel and revolutionary approach to finance".25 Jun 2014 - 8:00am 1 comment More on Bitcoin
POLITICS
Cyberattack on Occupy Central poll is ‘most sophisticated onslaught ever seen’
25 Jun 2014 29 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- Hong Kong police to stage ‘major exercise’ in preparation for Occupy Central
- CY Leung's annual report of the government's work criticised for 'hiding evils'
- Rare disagreement as CY Leung takes issue with Global Times editorial on Occupy poll
- Free-market concerns over mainland power imports
- Steel piling plan could allow work to restart on Sha Tin-Central rail link
China
MARITIME DISPUTES
China likely to take firm line in Asean talks on code of conduct for South China Sea
China will act assertively at a regional meeting to discuss a code of conduct for the South China Sea amid rising tensions with its Southeast Asian neighbours over disputed waters, observers said.25 Jun 2014 - 3:19am 3 comments
FOOD SAFETY
25 Jun 2014 - 4:41am 1 comment
Food safety law amendment promises to get tough on offenders and more generous to victims
Lawmakers in Beijing are considering amending the law on food safety that promises tougher rules on food production, sales and supervision.25 Jun 2014 - 4:41am 1 comment
REGIONAL INTEGRATION
Integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei set to be signature project of Xi Jinping's administration
25 Jun 2014More China news
- Beijing's top Taiwan man Zhang Zhijun visits island for first time
- Death sentence overturned in 'landmark' Chinese domestic violence case
- Zhang's agenda during visit to Taiwain indicates growing clout of DPP
- Local government debt show signs of improving
- 'Crazy Yang', Chinese oil tycoon who pioneered deals with Iran, dies
Asia
DIPLOMACY
Philippine President Aquino supports Abe's plan to expand Japan's military
Philippine President Benigno Aquino, whose country was brutally invaded by Japan in the second world war, said yesterday he supported Shinzo Abe's plan to expand the scope of his country's armed forces.25 Jun 2014 - 2:32am 3 comments
TOURISM
25 Jun 2014 - 5:00am 4 comments
Singapore launches tourism campaign in China after hit by MH370 mystery and Thai crisis
Singapore is mounting a drive in China to market itself as a standalone tourism destination, officials said yesterday, after a drop in Chinese arrivals to neighbouring countries also affected the city state.25 Jun 2014 - 5:00am 4 comments
More Asia news
- Former minister Jarupong Ruangsuwan new party to oppose Thai military
- Thai junta releases opposition activist Kritsuda Khunasen
- Japan considering imposing new tax on mobile phones
- Student survivors to testify in South Korea ferry disaster trial
- South Korean soldier who killed five comrades in ‘stable condition’
World
ENTERTAINMENT
'Hollywood is a town run by Jews’: Gary Oldman slammed for comments defending Mel Gibson
New Jewish groups blasted British actor Gary Oldman on Tuesday for alleged anti-Semitic remarks defending Mel Gibson and suggesting that Hollywood is run by Jews.25 Jun 2014 - 9:07am
MEDIA
25 Jun 2014 - 2:56am 2 comments More on Rupert Murdoch
Rebekah Brooks cleared, Andy Coulson convicted in UK phone hacking trial
Update Former Rupert Murdoch confidante Rebekah Brooks was cleared of all charges, while British Prime Minister David Cameron's one-time media chief Andy Coulson was convicted of phone hacking in a dramatic end to the News of the World trial.25 Jun 2014 - 2:56am 2 comments More on Rupert Murdoch
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- US and Canadian academics demand changes to Confucius Institutes
- Boko Haram suspected of seizing 60 more Nigerian women and girls
- 'Making friends, not war': PLA warships to join US-led naval drills for the first time
- Analysis: For Rupert Murdoch, Brooks' verdict comes with a price
- Deal will give US special forces immunity from prosecution in Iraq
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SECURITY
Top Beijing police chief Fu Zhenghua heads up counter-terrorist armed patrols
24 Jun 2014 2 comments
MEDIA
Popular Chinese news app 'Today's Headlines' investigated over copyright controversy
24 Jun 2014
ANIMATION
Competition for Pixar? Chinese animation company acquires US$20m in funding
20 Jun 2014 2 comments
DIAOYU DISPUTE
Japan’s armed forces prepare for handling prisoners of war in potential conflict: report
20 Jun 2014 14 comments
RELIGION
Property development plan to merge monasteries with a nunnery draws ire in Nanchang
19 Jun 2014
LAW
Chinese court hands down harsh jail sentences to New Citizen Movement activists
20 Jun 2014 1 comment
ARCHITECTURE
World’s first kilometre-high tower planned to combat dirty air in China’s Wuhan
19 Jun 2014
Fifa World Cup
Japan football fans win praise for cleaning stadium after their team's defeat
17 Jun 2014 3 comments
Business
LISTINGS
WH Group at odds with Morgan Stanley over fresh IPO pitch
Exclusive WH Group’s high-profile, on-off Hong Kong IPO could come back to the market at a discounted valuation of at least 20 per cent, fund managers have said.25 Jun 2014 - 8:43am More on Shuanghui International
PENSIONS
25 Jun 2014 - 2:37am More on MPF
MPFA proposes fee cap on pension funds
All Mandatory Provident Fund schemes must introduce a low-fee core fund from 2016 for employees who do not know which fund to choose for their pension contributions.25 Jun 2014 - 2:37am More on MPF
Property
RESIDENTIAL
Rents also pick up steam in resurgent mass housing in Hong Kong
Home seekers troubled by recent rises in the mass-residential sector now have an old foe to contend with: a resurgent rental market.25 Jun 2014 - 1:31am
DEVELOPMENT
25 Jun 2014 - 5:25am
Business park developer sets 4b yuan floor area target
Optics Valley Union Holding, the mainland's second-largest commercial business park developer and operator in terms of area, is to spend nearly four billion yuan this year to double the amount of gross floor area completed last year.25 Jun 2014 - 5:25am
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SCMP charity art auction features work by major Chinese artists
A new work by Zeng Fanzhi will lead a charity art auction organised by the South China Morning Post this autumn.24 Jun 2014 - 10:54am More on LIFE
Review: Romeo and Juliet
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24 Jun 2014
Chateau Margaux experiments with greener techniques as weather warms
New Has the heat gone to Paul Pontallier's head? He has a PhD in oenology and is managing director of 400-year-old Chateau Margaux, one of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of the world's most iconic wines. But he is experimenting with organic and biodynamic viticulture.20 Jun 2014 - 12:26pm 1 comment
Crude and simple Yo app becomes a surprise hit
Is language becoming obsolete? That would appear to be the implication of the runaway success of a new app, whose sole ability is to send a single eponymous message to other users: "Yo".25 Jun 2014 - 4:49am
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