SCMP Reporter

Angelababy in 2008 (left) and 2018. Photo: SCMP

Music

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and others put through the #10YearChallenge

17 Jan 2019 - 4:56pm

Transcript: Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei’s responses to media questions at a round table this week

Big Tech

Media Q&A with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei

16 Jan 2019 - 8:32pm

Bird Box meme at the expense of the Seattle Seahawks’ defence. Photo: social media

Other Sport

Bird Box Challenge: blindfolded sports stars kick and throw what they can’t see

15 Jan 2019 - 3:17pm

Andy Murray shows great determination in his match against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut. Photo: Reuters

Tennis

Andy Murray bids farewell to Australian Open after five-set loss to Bautista Agut

14 Jan 2019 - 9:35pm

The West needs to view Asia as the economic powerhouse – not just China, writes strategist Parag Khanna in his new book. Photo: STR via AFP

Books

Don’t be distracted by China – Asia, on the whole, is the real powerhouse

11 Jan 2019 - 3:45am 1

West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic is the subject of interest from the Chinese Super League. Photo: Reuters

China

West Ham’s Arnautovic subject of a £35m bid from Chinese Super League club

10 Jan 2019 - 10:49am

Four rubber bumpers around the case match the composite material of the lugs in RJ’s new ARRAW collection, available for both men and women.

Style

STYLE Edit: RJ unveils ARRAW collection for men and women

7 Jan 2019 - 9:05am

‘Butt-naked’ costumes and too much skin: sexy K-pop outfits that went too far

Music

‘Butt-naked’ costumes and too much skin: when K-pop got too sexy

3 Jan 2019 - 3:54pm 9

Naomi Osaka in action against Australia’s Destanee Aiava in Brisbane. Photo: EPA

Tennis

Naomi Osaka loves ‘Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!’ chant; and feels old at 21

1 Jan 2019 - 8:03pm 1

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump. Photo: TNS

Politics

How our opinion writers saw Asia’s most polarising stories of 2018

4 Jan 2019 - 10:52am 1

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a working dinner after the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 1. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Which economy stories were the most popular in 2018?

31 Dec 2018 - 8:17pm

A word that SCMP gadget writer Paul Mah used to test Google Home set off a heated debate as to whether its origins was Singaporean English or Malay.

Gadgets

Top digital stories 2018: Netflix, Vivo, and world’s worst video game

31 Dec 2018 - 8:16pm

A video still of two Spurs fans secretly filming an Asian fan at Wembley. Photo: Twitter/@TheMaskedGooner

Football

Spurs fans face ban for racially abusing Asian supporter in video

31 Dec 2018 - 11:57am 3

Watches & Jewellery

STYLE Edit: Bulgari unveils romantic Fiorever jewellery collection

31 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

Trade war quiz: 10 questions to test your knowledge of the tensions between China and the United States

China Economy

How much do you know about the US-China trade war?

30 Dec 2018 - 5:02pm 1

The story of eight-year-old Wang Fuman, or ‘Ice Boy’, warmed hearts around the world. Photo: News.163.com

Society

From ‘Ice Boy’ to cockroach farms: the stories you loved most in 2018

31 Dec 2018 - 3:53pm

Five Hong Kong hikes to walk off some of the Christmas excess

Travel & Leisure

Five Hong Kong hikes to walk off that Christmas excess

28 Dec 2018 - 1:03pm

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during a press conference at the 32nd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in Singapore on April 28, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN

Southeast Asia

Singaporean blogger fights back against prime minister’s libel suit

27 Dec 2018 - 9:17pm 7

US-China trade war: a timeline from first tariffs to the 90-day truce

Diplomacy

US-China trade war: a timeline from first tariffs to the 90-day truce

26 Dec 2018 - 2:21pm 1

epaselect epa07205374 A Chinese Epidemic Prevention Officer investigates the site blocked due to African swine fever in the Beijing district of Tongzhou, China, 03 December 2018. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak of a new African swine fever on a farm with 9,835 pigs in Tongzhou. 17 pigs died of the disease. EPA-EFE/WU HONG

Society

China reports third African swine fever outbreak in Guangdong

25 Dec 2018 - 7:14pm 1

Xi Jinping’s year in diplomacy: from butting heads with Donald Trump to cosying up to Rodrigo Duterte

Diplomacy

From Donald to Duterte: Xi Jinping’s year in diplomacy

25 Dec 2018 - 8:07am 11

Camille Cottin stars in Chanel’s J12 campaign film. Photo: Instagram @Chanel

Watches & Jewellery

STYLE Edit: Chanel unveils J12 campaign film with Camille Cottin

24 Dec 2018 - 9:00am

Black and white designs, aimed at young teenage consumers, dominate the clothes featured in Hedi Slimane’s Celine menswear spring/summer 2019 collection

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Slimane debuts Celine’s first menswear collection

24 Dec 2018 - 9:00am

Fan Bingbing was ordered to pay US$128 million in overdue taxes and fines. Photo: EPA-EFE

Society

Five big stories that shook China in 2018

24 Dec 2018 - 4:41pm 2

A collaboration with Walt Disney led to Gucci’s spring/summer 2019 collection featuring Mickey Mouse-head handbags, which mark the 90th anniversary of the cartoon character.

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: Gucci and Disney team up for Mickey Mouse bags

22 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

Chinese/Asian-themed Pixar short, Bao, is shortlisted for Oscar

Film & TV

Chinese/Asian-themed Pixar short, Bao, is shortlisted for Oscar

21 Dec 2018 - 7:04pm 4

Celine channels youthful vibes with its spring/summer 2019 ready-to-wear collection, under new creative director Hedi Slimane. Photo: AFP

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Hedi Slimane unveils Celine’s youthful spring/ summer 2019 line

21 Dec 2018 - 5:34pm

Gucci’s spring/summer 2019 collection pays glowing tribute to Capucci, Issey Miyake and Yves Saint Laurent.

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: Gucci ends spring/summer show with tributes to top designers

21 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

A design in a macro-geometric jacquard pattern, from Ermenegildo Zegna’s Couture XXX collection.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Zegna’s autumn collections make hiking stylish

20 Dec 2018 - 3:57pm 1

STYLE Edit: Do pigs fly? See for yourself in Gucci’s 70s disco-inspired spring/summer collection – video

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Gucci spring/summer show at Paris Fashion Week – in video

20 Dec 2018 - 3:58pm

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on a warship near the Natuna Islands. Photo: Handout

Southeast Asia

Indonesia opens military base on edge of South China Sea

20 Dec 2018 - 1:06pm 14

The DFS’ ‘Masters of Time X’ watch and high jewellery exhibition in Macau this month included more than 450 exclusive timepieces made by brands such as Zenith, Roger Dubuis, Franck Muller and Ulysse Nardin.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Video highlights of DFS’ ‘Masters of Time X’ exhibition

20 Dec 2018 - 4:06pm

Gucci paid tribute to the rich story behind Paris’ Théâtre Le Palace with a flamboyant collection.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Gucci hosts spring/summer 2019 collection at Théâtre Le Palace

20 Dec 2018 - 3:59pm

Jose Mourinho has left his role as manager of Manchester United with immediate effect. Photo: Reuters

Football

Jose Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after two and a half years

19 Dec 2018 - 8:27pm 7

The Central Economic Work Conference will begin immediately after the ceremony celebrating the 40th anniversary of the country’s reform and opening up initiative. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

5 things to know about China’s Central Economic Work Conference

18 Dec 2018 - 3:02pm

The Italian fashion house Gucci held its spring/summer 2019 collection in September at the Paris Fashion Show as part of creative director Alessando Michele homage to France.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Gucci’s designer Alessandro Michele in tribute to France

18 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

Dior just released its new J’adore Absolu with Charlize Theron as the campaign’s face.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Charlize Theron turns gilded muse for Dior's new J'adore Absolu

18 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

The seven-member South Korean girl group Oh My Girl – all of them dressed in stunning red outfits – performs at last Friday’s MAMA ceremony held in Hong Kong. Photos: CJENM

People & Events

MAMA 2018: black, white, red and pink fashions reign at K-pop event

17 Dec 2018 - 3:19pm

If you had the choice of different fashion accessories you could receive this Christmas, which one would be right for you?

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: Which fashion accessory matches your personality?

17 Dec 2018 - 12:48pm 1

Film director Ridley Scott – known for his work on ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Gladiator’ – has returned to making commercials after a 15-year-break with a film promoting the Hennessy Cognac X.O range.

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: Ridley Scott films Hennessy X.O’s Odyssey campaign

17 Dec 2018 - 9:01am

Chanel’s Sous Le Signe Du Lion jewellery collection, including bracelets, necklaces and rings, has been inspired by founder ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of cats.

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of lions inspires jewellery collection

17 Dec 2018 - 9:01am

The Shanghai Sharks have been criticised for the behaviour of some of their supporters during the game against Nanjing Tongxi. Photos: Xinhua

China

‘Why didn’t the Japanese kill you?’: Fury in China after Nanking massacre slurs

14 Dec 2018 - 10:15pm 4

Zegna showcases its Trofeo wool, Techmerino wool and Pelletessuta fabric this festive season with three amusing characters. Romeo, Enzo and Luigi are humorously constructed with elements from the gift collection.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Whimsy meets functionality in the Zegna Gift Collection

14 Dec 2018 - 9:03am

Medium Reversible Kate in black suede.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Saint Laurent's new bags channel uptown elegance

13 Dec 2018 - 5:24pm

The French jewellery company Fred Paris’ connection with the sea, through founder Fred Samuel, has influenced the design of its Force 10 collection of bracelets for both men and women, from necklaces and chains to pendants and rings.

Fashion & Beauty

STYLE Edit: Fred Paris ties seafaring traditions to Force 10 collection

12 Dec 2018 - 9:00am

Jon Benn, Bruce Lee’s nemesis in The Way of the Dragon, dies

Film & TV

Jon Benn, Bruce Lee’s nemesis in The Way of the Dragon, dies

11 Dec 2018 - 10:53am 3

Chanel’s new CODE COCO timepiece is being promoted in a short trailer, featuring Soo Joo Park, Alma Jodorowsky, Nozomi Iijima and Alice Dellal, which was filmed in the Ritz Paris, including in the hotel bar.

News & Trends

STYLE Edit: CODE COCO watch – Chanel’s playful ode to iconic pieces

11 Dec 2018 - 11:17am