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WORLDJul 2324 fines issued in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward in first month of anti-litter campaignShibuya Ward in Tokyo said Thursday that 324 fines for anti-littering were issued in the first month of a new campaign that began on June 1. Under the…Japan Today
WORLDJul 2Japanese-language education is at a turning pointOnce volunteer-based, the system is shifting toward shared responsibility between local governments and trained professionals.japantimes · japan
WORLDJul 2Tighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidentsHong Kong labour unions have urged worksite supervisors to step up risk assessments and precautionary measures to strengthen work safety culture, as the city reported at least 62 industrial accidents, including 24 fatal cases, in the first half of this year. The calls on Wednesday followed the case of a worker who was killed when an excavator toppled at a Ho Man Tin construction site two days earlier, and of a man who died after being struck by a road roller at a Kowloon Bay refurbishment site...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 2Philippines’ abortion ban drives women to risky, underground servicesThe arrest of a 65-year-old woman accused of selling abortion pills in Manila has offered a glimpse into the shadow economy growing around ending unwanted pregnancies in the Philippines, one of the few countries in the world where the procedure remains criminalised in almost all circumstances. For women and girls trying to end unwanted pregnancies, access often depends on online sellers, market vendors, whispered referrals and the uncertain quality of pills bought far from formal medical care,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 2Single China mum carries steel tubes to fund education, weeps, hugs daughter who aces gaokaoA Chinese single mother who quit school after Primary One carried steel tubes to support her daughter, who excelled in this year’s college entrance exams. When Zou Pinzhi and her daughter Liu Fang saw the freshly published results of her gaokao, or national college entrance exam, they embraced and wept with joy. The results indicate that Liu’s score was blocked – a sign that she is a top scorer in her province, Sichuan. Several provinces, as well as Beijing, which is a provincial-level city,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 2A Rare Case of Matricide Shocked Indonesia — and Now the Verdict Is InThe Diplomat
WORLDJul 2Should Hong Kong ban smartphones in schools and who makes final call?When Kwun Tong Maryknoll College in Hong Kong announced that it would tighten its mobile phone rules on campus, some pupils reacted so strongly that the Catholic boys’ school was forced to put the changes on hold. The secondary school, which currently only bans pupils from using their mobile phones on campus, had planned to require devices to be stored in designated lockers on each floor. Gaming near the school entrance was also to be banned, with rule-breakers facing four demerits. Form Five...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Japan PM arrives in Delhi; delighted to host you on your first visit to India, says ModiThis is Ms. Takaichi's first official visit to India. She is visiting at Mr. Modi's invitation from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan annual summit, the MEA earlier said.The Hindu
WORLDJul 1Save the Tygart Watershed Carr China Project receives $16K boost from Delegate Bryan SmithGRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Save the Tygart Watershed Association has received $16,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance (LEDA) funding to help advance the ongoing Carr China Project, withwvnews · united states of america
WORLDJul 1China’s Fifa fever, EU’s trade deadline: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee Among the hundreds of thousands of fans who travelled to North America for the World Cup are countless Chinese supporters. Yet while China remains one of the world’s largest football markets, its presence at the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce tested, Taiwan arms: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump thinks he is playing hardball. But China is playing Trump: analysts As the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump fades in the rear-view mirror, marked by anaemic deliverables, poor transparency and missed opportunities, analysts and former US...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Hong Kong police arrest 2 after man dies following dispute at flatHong Kong police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men after a man died following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where drugs were also found. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that officers received a call at about 2.50pm on Wednesday from a man who reported that his friend, 45, was attacking another acquaintance, 58, with scissors inside a flat at 22 Tong Mi Road. Officers arrived to find the 45-year-old unconscious. He was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei, where...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversaryFestive events and promotions across Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty have drawn large numbers of mainland tourists to major attractions and landmarks in the city. Amid a sea of red national flags and celebratory banners on Wednesday, visitors told the South China Morning Post that they thoroughly enjoyed the perks on offer, including complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Chinese woman, 93, ‘reunites’ with Korean war husband 70 years later via restored photoA restored portrait has given a 93-year-old woman in central China an emotional reunion with the young husband she lost to war decades ago. Zhao Cuifen, from Liuyang in Hunan province, reportedly married Zhang Zhixin in the 1950s. Soon afterwards, Zhang enlisted in the army. In July 1953, as Korean war armistice talks were deadlocked, Kuomintang forces launched a major assault on Dongshan Island off southeastern China. People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops training in nearby cities were rushed...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 30The Philippines’ ube paradoxIf Japan has matcha, the Philippines has ube, and the local and global markets can’t seem to get enough of the rich tuber crop prized for its naturally sweet taste and vibrant purple color that has appeared in a wide range of products from baked goods to beverages. The skyrocketing demand for purple yam—fueled by [...]... Keep on reading: The Philippines’ ube paradoxinquirer · philippines
WORLDJun 30Indonesia Prepares for El Niño : Regions Race to Protect CropsIndonesia is preparing for the El Niño phenomenon, with regions taking action to protect crops. This indicates proactive efforts to mitigate the potential agricultural impact of a climate event.indonesia-investments.com · Indonesia
WORLDJun 30Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours ListFirefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, has been recognised for his bravery in this year’s Honours List, while eminent economist Lawrence Lau Juen-yee is among three recipients of the city’s highest award. Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin and cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing were also among the 466 individuals named in the 2026 Honours List on Wednesday, with the pair recognised for their achievements at last year’s National Games. Ho was posthumously awarded the Medal...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 30FIFA World Cup 2026 : Casemiro hails Brazil calm approach after Japan winCasemiro has praised Brazil's calm approach following their victory over Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is a commentary piece on a recent sports match.venezuelastar.com · Venezuela
WORLDJun 30‘A relay of love’: China court names Shanghai man mentally ill neighbour’s guardian in city firstA Shanghai family’s decades-long devotion to a vulnerable neighbour has led to the city’s first legal guardianship case involving people unrelated by blood. Ren, 71, inherited a quiet act of compassion from his parents, caring for his neighbour Xu, 56, for four decades, the Shanghai Law Journal reported. Xu was born with a mental disability. Originally from Xinjiang in northwestern China, he never married, had no children and has no surviving relatives He moved to eastern China’s Shanghai in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 30World Cup: Ancelotti hails Brazil’s mental strength after dramatic comeback victory over JapanThe five-time world champions looked destined for an early exit after trailing 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 32 encounter The post World Cup: Ancelotti hails Brazil’s mental strength after dramatic comeback victory over Japan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJun 30Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over JapanBrazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 30No plans on handover day? SCMP breaks down Hong Kong’s biggest July 1 dealsHong Kong is rolling out a series of discounts, shopping perks, giveaways and countless deals to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on July 1. To get you in the public holiday spirit, the South China Morning Post unpacks what is on offer, from deals on food and drinks to retail goods and public transport. 1. Someone mentioned food? Restaurants are taking the latest anniversary to heart with a 29 per cent discount or special deals on selected menu items...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 30Hong Kong’s first batch of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within 4 minutesHongkongers have snapped up the first batch of free tickets to visit two PLA naval ships within minutes of their release for a weekend port call in the city. A South China Morning Post reporter observed that the initial batch was gone within four minutes after being released at 10am on Tuesday. On Monday, China’s Ministry of National Defence said a People’s Liberation Army naval task group would visit Hong Kong waters from Thursday to next Monday to mark the 29th anniversary of the city’s return...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 30Chinachem Group steers first-of-its-kind blueprint for Hong Kong’s green and silver futureLike other advanced cities, Hong Kong faces a range of clearly defined challenges that must be directly addressed in the next few years. Two that stand out are the effects of climate change and the consequences of an ageing population, which, one way or another, will impact every section of society. This means concerted action and practical solutions are required from each branch of industry – and every government department. The route to real and rapid progress is through constant and...South China Morning Post
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