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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
A day-long power outage at Tsuen Wan Centre has sparked calls for inspections of older housing blocks to ensure reliable power supply in the summer.
It is regrettable that politics has tarnished the build-up to the largest World Cup the planet has ever seen.
Inclement weather is making life harder for domestic workers who already lack places to rest and face restrictions on using air conditioning.
It is evident that both sides need each other, particularly with Japan aggressively rearming and the US waging war.
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The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.
Policies designed to improve young people’s prospects must take into account the mismatch between their skills and the jobs available.
When the World Cup is over and visiting European teams leave Hong Kong, the opportunity should be seized to propel local football forward.
Beyond the value of the deals, the mission’s success can also be measured through the matching of interests between HK and mainland firms and their Kazakh and Uzbek counterparts.
The AFCD’s recent actions to make sure owners have vaccinated and licensed their dogs is essential to upholding public safety and animal welfare.
With the latest escalation in Trump’s forever tariff war, Washington is alienating allies and adversaries alike.
Giving birth at home with no medical help is legal, but there are unresolved questions around how to best protect the newborn’s health.
High accommodation costs, career uncertainty and social integration weigh heavily as city seeks to tap into this potential talent pool.
Such tribunals are rapidly growing around the world. Hong Kong cannot afford to be left behind.
While the city is better off than most amid the effects of the war in Iran, events in the Middle East can be unpredictable.
Chief Executive John Lee’s trip has delivered concrete results that will enhance business and economic ties and boost tourism.
While the number of registered foster families has risen in the past five years, the average waiting time for placement has also increased.
While Washington and Beijing softened their rhetoric this year, the US-dominated forum is exhausting its function as a space for engagement.
The messaging glitch raises questions about government safeguards and Hong Kong’s push to be a smart city.
Set to be the largest stock debut in history, the SpaceX initial public offering could indicate the depth of investor confidence in the AI boom.
Having signed a one-year contract with the racing league that could be extended, the city must now ensure the event runs smoothly.
Huawei can now bypass ASML’s technology to make the advanced chips that the US has barred from export to China. This has become a familiar story.
The WHO has hailed the city’s tobacco control efforts, which include bringing the smoking rate down to one of the lowest among developed economies.
As it marks 40 years as a unified exchange, the bourse’s next venture is branching out to partner with exchanges in the Gulf and Central Asia.
When space missions are no longer distant goals for the nation and the city, there is no reason not to aim higher.
While an increase in pay is worth supporting in principle, the public perception of the performance of some departments must be taken into account.
Given the coal industry’s importance to Shanxi, the authorities will have to balance the pace of transformation with its possible social impact.
City overtook Switzerland in BCG wealth report, underscoring vital ‘superconnector’ role between mainland and international capital markets.
The visit reinforced the two nations’ commitment to international law, the peaceful resolution of disputes and a multipolar world.
The penalties handed out to leading brokerages are harsh, but Beijing must show it means business as it cleans up China’s capital market.
