Welcome to the new SCMP website
By Tammy Tam Editor-in-Chief South China Morning Post As the Year of the Pig begins, I’m delighted to introduce you to our all-newSouth China Morning Post website. Our mission is to elevate thought by creating world-class journalism every day for our…
China confirms birth of gene-edited babies, blames scientist He Jiankui for breaking rules
By Phoebe Zhang From South China Morning Post The Chinese authorities are holding scientist He Jiankui wholly responsible for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies. He had announced their birth in November, after which the authorities announced an investigation into…
Swiss team develop ‘Microswimmer’ robot to deliver drugs through the body
From Newsmax A tiny sliver of elastic material swims along inside a narrow tube, coiling up and changing shape in response to the thickness of fluid and the contours of the tube around it as it moves towards its goal….
Harneys names five new partners in New Year’s promotions
Harneys is pleased to announce the promotions of five partners across the firm’s BVI, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong offices. The new partners are Stuart Cullen, Paula Kay, Paul Madden, Katie Pearson and Daniella Skotnicki. Stuart Cullen in the firm’s…
NY Times: US believes China behind massive Marriott hack
By Jason Devaney From Newsmax The investigation into the hack of the Marriott hotel chain points to an organized effort by the Chinese government to steal the information of millions of Americans, according to The New York Times. Federal investigators believe…
Destinations of the week
10 great places to spend New Year’s Eve By Forrest Brown, From CNN Sydney, Australia: Fireworks erupt over Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House. PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images (CNN) — Some of the details may change, but year in and…
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The cure for Asia’s doctor shortage is in the Caribbean
By Dr G Richard Olds From The Times of India This fall, tens of thousands of students will apply to medical schools all across Asia. They’ll face daunting odds. Acceptance rates at two medical schools in Hong Kong and Singapore-…
Gorgeous 30-day timelapse
Gorgeous 30-day timelapse captures what it’s like to be out at sea BY XAVIER PIEDRA From Mashable The ocean is equally as beautiful as it is terrifying. This couldn’t have been captured anymore perfectly than in this timelapse video by…
Most of Hong Kong and Taiwan’s dumped plastic bottles come from mainland China – but local drinks makers also urged to reduce waste
By Karen Zhang From South China Post Some 66 per cent of plastic bottles collected along coasts were labelled in simplified Chinese characters, according to survey by local environmental group The Green Earth and other NGOs Green groups in Hong…
Sinopharm executives face corruption probe
From BBC China’s largest drug distributor Sinopharm has said two of its former senior executives are being investigated over alleged corruption. A former vice president was detained by police last week, while a former general manager is also being probed….
