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Hong Kong’s public sculpture scene, which took off in the 1970s, includes landmark works like Henry Moore’s Double Oval and the Bruce Lee statue, reflecting a blend of East and West and making art part of everyday urban life.
Hong Kong’s Art March proceeded with most overseas galleries attending, but air travel disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict have raised questions about how participants and shipped artworks will exit the city.
Hong Kong has updated the implementation rules of its national security law to allow punishment for refusing to provide device passwords during investigations, a change that took effect immediately.
Peking University researchers led by Jiao Ning published a Nature paper describing a method to convert olefins—cheap industrial feedstock—into high-value alkynes, resolving a 160-year chemical puzzle.
SCMP’s weekend roundup covers five notable Asia stories: a change in the timing of Trump’s planned China visit, factory closures amid rising Chinese exports, Takaichi’s profile in China, and pop-culture crowds at ComplexCon.
Lionel Messi scored the 901st goal of his career as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, a milestone that underscores his ongoing impact in MLS.
Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Jilong for 18.26 billion yuan (US$2.64 billion) via Zijin Gold, part of a wider expansion that followed a proposed bid for Allied Gold.
Rising oil and an escalating US-Israel war with Iran have pushed markets toward expecting tighter monetary policy, with traders no longer forecasting Fed rate cuts this year after Powell’s warnings.
A 67-year-old hiker was injured after being struck while caught between two fighting cows on the MacLehose Trail near Shing Mun Reservoir; he was taken to Yan Chai Hospital.
An 82-year-old farmer in Zhejiang spent 12 hours daily for 105 days travelling to visit his wife in the ICU after she suffered a stroke and developed severe pneumonia, a story reported by mainland media.
Two weekend polls show most Japanese oppose sending Self-Defense Forces warships to the Middle East amid U.S. calls to secure the Strait of Hormuz, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet saw higher approval ratings.
LaGuardia Airport was temporarily shut down after an Air Canada Express jet struck a ground vehicle while landing from Montreal, prompting an operational suspension and safety response.
Trainer Frankie Lor says Symbol Of Strength has an ideal barrier draw (four) for Wednesday’s Class Three Kwu Tong Handicap (1,200m) at Happy Valley and is poised for a second straight victory after improving since arriving from Britain.
A fire at Anjun Industrial in Daejeon has drawn fresh attention to South Korea’s “pali-pali” hurried work culture, with safety experts pointing to visible hazards like heavy oil vapour and ceiling grease as warning signs of systemic risk.
An Air Canada Express plane from Montreal struck a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport, prompting an FAA ground stop until at least 0530 GMT as authorities investigate.
The UN and WMO say 2025 saw record levels of heat trapped by the Earth, with the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025 and temperatures about 1.43°C above pre‑industrial levels.
Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini remains missing as his brothers continue searching through the rubble, highlighting the human cost of the incident.
Hongkong Post will raise local letter postage by 9% to HK$2.40 from April 13, citing higher conveyance costs and terminal dues driven by surging oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict.
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP race in Brazil for a fourth straight time and leads the early championship by 11 points over Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin after two rounds.
A University of East Anglia study found many TikTok and short-form social videos about ADHD and autism contain inaccuracies, a trend linked to more young people believing they have these conditions and prompting calls for better information and stronger moderation.