Sir Anthony Mason, a former chief justice of Australia and one of the early justices on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, has died at 100. His long judicial career and influence on post-1997 Hong Kong jurisprudence were widely noted.
Tokyo’s meteorologists declared the start of the cherry blossom season after Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine began flowering, prompting residents to prepare outdoor picnics.
Coach Hugo Broos recalled Jayden Adams and dropped Sipho Chaine from the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of friendlies against Panama later this month, shifting selection dynamics ahead of upcoming internationals.
Hugo Broos has recalled Jayden Adams and left out Sipho Chaine as South Africa finalizes selections for friendlies against Panama later this month, with Broos citing Panama and other CONCACAF opposition in preparation plans.
CK Hutchison’s underlying profit rose 7% to HK$22.3bn in 2025, but a one-off accounting loss cut net profit and the conglomerate warned of “new and perhaps unforeseen challenges” for 2026.
Two PMF fighters were killed in strikes in northern Iraq, the group said, hours after pro‑Iran militia Kataib Hezbollah announced a conditional pause on US embassy attacks amid ongoing wider conflict.
Sinolam International has initiated ICSID arbitration against Panama after the government cancelled a licence for a major gas-fired power project, raising questions about regulatory stability in the energy sector.
An EIN Presswire analysis compares Panama and Paraguay to show how the Panama Canal and financing models have helped make infrastructure borrowing more manageable in Panama.
An EIN Presswire analysis contrasts Panama and Paraguay to show how the Panama Canal’s stabilizing role can lower financing costs and boost long-term infrastructure investment appeal.
Beijing accused Taiwan’s leader William Lai of ‘glorifying Japanese colonial rule’ after a speech marking the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct elections; the PLA increased aircraft sorties around the island in response.
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged Manila to close air-defence gaps and ensure suppliers can meet demand, saying military modernisation must not be mere “lip service.”
A tower crane collapsed at a Kwai Chung public housing construction site in Hong Kong on Thursday, killing the 62-year-old operator and damaging a truck; the contractor had past fines over fatal incidents.
Ju Ji-hoon headlines ENA’s new prime-time soap Climax as a power-seeking antihero, joined by Ha Ji-won, Nana and Cha Joo-young; the drama recently scored a 3.8% Nielsen rating.
President Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a move that raises legal and diplomatic questions for East Asian allies as the US seeks help in the Middle East.
Iran says it will “boycott” World Cup matches in the United States but will remain in the 2026 tournament; Mexico is listed as an alternative host for its group games.
China’s Tang Qianting set a new Asian record in the women’s 50m breaststroke with a time of 29.49 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen.
GLP forecasts up to a 50% rise in China logistics rental rates, citing stronger domestic consumption and wider adoption of alternative energies; CEO Angela Zhao pointed to the 2026–2030 five-year plan.
A South China Morning Post feature examines whether monotonous architecture makes streets boring and whether that matters for public wellbeing, urging debate on design choices.
Donald Trump said the US was unaware of an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field and warned Iran not to target Qatar, raising regional security and energy concerns.
Investment-bank research says the Iran war’s disruption of Gulf oil flows is exposing Asia’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, with China reportedly faring better than other major Asian importers.
