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Oct 23, 2026

U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

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Oct 23, 2026

Consumer confidence holds steady from September amid persistent inflation

U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined from September to October, as persistent inflation squeezes Americans’ finances. Consumer confidence sat at a measure of 48 percent this month, a minor decrease from last month’s reading of 48.1, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers Index. Consumer sentiment has dipped by 10.4 percent from October 2025, with...

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Oct 23, 2026

Rising oil prices cause Wall Street to lose ground

Stocks opened lower Friday on Wall Street as Big Tech companies tied to artificial intelligence swing lower again and oil prices rise.

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Oct 23, 2026

Wall Street Journal editorial board hits Marshall for backing Social Security tax increase

The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Thursday took GOP Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) to task for backing an elimination of the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes. Marshall, the Journal editorial board wrote, is in “favor of what would be one of the largest peacetime tax increases in recent decades” by advocating...

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Oct 23, 2026

URA tells owners to avoid hiring lift company at centre of fire safety probe

Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has advised property owners under a subsidy scheme against hiring a contractor that failed to install fire safety components in lifts at hundreds of buildings, saying it had “lost confidence” in the company. The move came a day after the government suspended the performance rating for Taizoom Elevator, which was found to have failed to install required fire-resistant door frame components at 338 buildings as inspections of its work across the city are carried...

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Oct 23, 2026

U.S. claims of Canadian political interference have ‘no merit,’ Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there is "no merit" to American claims that Canadians might be interfering in U.S. politics ahead of November's midterm elections.

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Oct 23, 2026

Musk midterm spending tops $442M

Tech mogul Elon Musk has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. America PAC, which Musk launched during the 2024 elections, received the influx of cash from the SpaceX and Tesla CEO over the course of...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong Legco to review tighter rules on access to land records amid concerns

Hong Kong’s legislature will set up a subcommittee to examine proposed restrictions on access to land records following widespread public concern. At a Legislative Council House Committee meeting on Friday, lawmakers endorsed establishing the subcommittee to study proposed requirements and procedures under the Land Titles Regulation. The move came after some legislators and the Hong Kong Journalists Association voiced objections on Wednesday after the government tabled eight pieces of subsidiary...

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Oct 23, 2026

Stephen Moore: It'd be appropriate for Republicans to say 'I feel your pain' on economy

Steve Moore, a former senior economic adviser to President Trump, said Thursday that while the U.S. economy is “the strongest in the world,” it would be appropriate for Republicans to acknowledge the grievances of the people. “I think maybe to borrow a line from Bill Clinton, I feel your pain would be an appropriate thing...

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Oct 23, 2026

How a clash between Inglewood leaders and SoFi Stadium operators hit the ballot

Ballot measures regarding billboards and ticket sales highlight a protracted dispute between Inglewood and its NFL team the Rams.

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Oct 23, 2026

He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney

L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney burst into the city attorney's race earlier this year, becoming part of a historic primary upset of incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto. If he wins this November, he'll complete a lifelong underdog story that began with a tough upbringing in New Jersey.

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Oct 23, 2026

This 'Modern Family' writer will be L.A.'s 'first gentleman' if Raman is elected mayor

Nithya Raman's husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, wrote for the hit shows 'Modern Family' and '30 Rock.' The Harvard grad 'loves the city more than me,' Raman says.

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Oct 23, 2026

Inside Marissa Roy's Bollywood-bumping, group-project bid to become L.A.'s city attorney

Critics say candidate Marissa Roy, 34, lacks the 'gravitas' to be L.A. city attorney. Supporters see a chance to turn the role into a progressive champion of Angelenos.

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Oct 23, 2026

What Democrats would do about Gen Z’s housing crisis if they win Congress

Generation Z wants legislation that targets affordability and housing costs. Democrats think they can do it better than Republicans. About two-thirds of young adults struggle to cover housing costs. And recent housing numbers aren’t promising, either: Single-family housing starts and building permits, a measure of future construction, fell 4.56 percent and 4 percent in September,...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong sauce maker to close after 90 years, making way for Northern Metropolis

One of Hong Kong’s last traditional sauce makers is to cease operations, ending its 90-year legacy, after authorities cleared land at its Kwu Tung factory on Friday. Established in 1936, Kui Lee Sauce and Preserved Fruit confirmed to the South China Morning Post that it would close down once its remaining inventory at its shop in Wan Chai was sold. “Our factory in Kwu Tung has halted production, and all remaining stock is at our retail shop. We will close permanently after selling through all...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong marks hottest ‘Frost’ solar term on record at 32.3 degrees Celsius

Hong Kong recorded its highest-ever temperature for the traditional Chinese calendar’s “Frost” solar term on Friday, with the weather forecaster warning of a very dry weekend ahead. The Hong Kong Observatory said the temperature at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui reached 32.3 degrees Celsius by 3.30pm, the highest of the day. Frost, the 18th of the Chinese lunisolar calendar’s 24 solar terms, began on October 23. The terms mark natural phenomena and seasonal changes. Temperatures in the city...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong constable paralysed in 2005 knife attack laid to rest with full honours

Hong Kong’s top government officials and police officers paid their final respects on Friday to a former constable who died 21 years after being left paralysed in an attack while on duty. Jacky Chu Chun-kwok, who died last month aged 52, was laid to rest following a service at the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom at 10.30am, which was attended by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung. The mood was sombre as family members, friends, colleagues and...

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Oct 23, 2026

Typhoon Champi disrupts more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan

More than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan have been cancelled as Typhoon Champi approaches the island ahead of a possible landfall later on Friday. As of noon on Friday, more than 30 flights between the city and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport had been cancelled, according to a South China Morning Post check of the Hong Kong airport’s website. Nine outbound flights to Kaohsiung International Airport and Taichung International Airport were also cancelled. The affected services were...

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Oct 23, 2026

2 women arrested over alleged child abuse after girl, 11, posts plea for help

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse in Hong Kong after an 11-year-old girl posted videos on social media pleading for help. Police arrested the girl’s 61-year-old grandmother and a 43-year-old domestic helper in Wong Tai Sin on Friday on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of a child or young person. The girl, found with red and swollen limbs, was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei on Thursday and later transferred to the Hong Kong Children’s...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong security chief vows accountability, reforms ahead of Tai Po fire report

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department will bear “ultimate responsibility” for following up on fire safety complaints across the city, the security chief has said, as an independent committee report is expected to identify the department as among those responsible for last year’s deadly Tai Po blaze. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung made the pledge on Friday, a day after the judge-led committee submitted its final report to the government. The minister said a series of legal reforms...

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Oct 23, 2026

Honduras squeezes Chinese firms; Super Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Honduras targets Chinese shops, state builder as president sits on Taiwan pledge Honduran migration officials have summoned or placed under review 41 Chinese nationals after inspecting shops in the capital and a hospital being built...

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Oct 23, 2026

Wine walks, star chefs and fresh flavours: how to enjoy the Wine and Dine Festival

The annual Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival later this month promises more booths and longer hours to help attract over 168,000 visitors. The South China Morning Post unpacks what is on offer so you can enjoy the event to the fullest. 1. What is the festival and when is it open? Organised by the Tourism Board under the theme “Taste the World’s Best,” the festival will be held from October 29 to November 1 at the Central Harbourfront, opening at 7.30pm on the first day and 1pm on the following...

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Oct 23, 2026

Trump announces he'll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production 

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer pain at the gas pump. The announcement was made in a presidential memorandum earlier Thursday, but the president detailed the exact amount...

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Oct 23, 2026

Treasury Department proposes curbs on high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea

The Treasury Department on Thursday proposed a rule to curb American high-tech investments, including in AI, based in U.S. adversary countries such as China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries of concern." The rule expands restrictions in the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) on hypersonic systems and quantum information technologies, high-performance computing and supercomputing and...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels

Severe haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts urging the elderly and vulnerable to stay indoors until sunset. Air quality health risk levels at some of Hong Kong’s roadside monitoring stations rose on Wednesday and Thursday, with experts attributing the surge to elevated ozone levels caused by sunlight and high temperatures and warning that conditions were likely to persist over the next few days. On Wednesday afternoon,...

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Oct 23, 2026

How Hong Kong can go from passive trade hub to regional control tower

This year has opened a rare window of relative calm in global commerce. On October 8, the World Trade Organization doubled its forecast for global goods trade growth, from 1.9 to 3.9 per cent. The easing of US-China and Europe-China tensions has given open economies some breathing space. Hong Kong has seized the moment. Its exports rose 42.5 per cent year on year in the first eight months of 2026, with figures from August alone up 53 per cent, driven largely by AI-related equipment and...

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Oct 23, 2026

Hong Kong degree holders’ pay advantage over non-graduates narrows to HK$2,500

Fresh Hong Kong graduates are increasingly feeling the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) as they enter the workforce, human resources experts have said, after a survey found the gap between starting salaries for degree holders and sub-degree graduates had narrowed. The results of the latest annual survey by Baptist University showed the gap had narrowed by 17 per cent, or HK$500 (US$63.70), from HK$3,000 in 2025 to HK$2,500 this year. The experts urged the government to adjust its education...

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Oct 22, 2026

Violent winds hit San Clemente just days after destructive wildfire, powerful waves

Winds that topped 50 mph whipped through a San Clemente golf course Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of tree carcasses.

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Oct 22, 2026

Gay dad who punched 'MAGA influencer' over child molestation claim won't face charges

Los Angeles County prosecutors will not file criminal charges against a man who punched a self-described "MAGA influencer" earlier this year. David Vulin, who was out with his infant son and husband in West Hollywood, reacted after the streamer suggested gay men were likely to molest their children.

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