Citybus to contact police after commuter stuck in potentially tampered seat belt
Incident follows backlash over new regulations requiring passengers travelling on public or private buses to wear seat belts where available
· Danny Mok
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Singapore to acquire Lee Kuan Yew’s Oxley Road home for preservation
The site, which was gazetted as a national monument last year, cannot be redeveloped for residential or commercial uses
· CNA
Tesla sees first annual revenue drop as it shifts to AI and robots - DailyNews
Tesla says its annual revenue has fallen for the first time as the electric vehicle (EV) maker shifts it focus to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Why ‘rampant baby trafficking’ is a growing concern in Indonesia, Singapore
Analysts warn the driving factor for the rise in baby trafficking is the ‘lure of the Singapore dollar’, urging authorities to step up vigilance
· Aisyah Llewellyn
Style Edit: The women driving watchmaker Richard Mille’s creative direction
The RM 037, RM 07-01 and the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport show the maison’s intent to meet women’s wishes for mechanically sophisticated timepieces
· SCMP Style Reporter
Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video
Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness
· Zoey Zhang
A positive step - DailyNews
The move by the Police to ban all un-roadworthy vehicles from plying on our roads is indeed a welcome development. They (the Police) have already seized 12 such vehicles which were seen operating in the Ginigathhena town, according to Police. The Hatton Police Traffic Division, together with the Ginigathhena Traffic…
· Mavan perera
MullenLowe appoints Harendra Uyanage as CCO - DailyNews
The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), further strengthening the Group’s creative leadership as it continues to shape culture-led, business-driving brand thinking across categories.
· Mavan perera
SL set to revitalise coconut industry through IFC and Australia partnership - DailyNews
The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Government of Australia to accelerate growth in Sri Lanka’s coconut export sector. A cooperation agreement was signed yesterday (2…
· Mavan perera
Hong Kong eyes lowering age bar for health checks on commercial drivers to 65
Proposals to tighten medical fitness requirements for commercial drivers aim to safeguard road safety amid an ageing workforce in sector
· Fiona Sun
Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides
· Liu Zhen
Hong Kong transport chief pledges to refine bus seat belt rules after backlash
Hong Kong has made it mandatory for passengers on public or private buses to wear seat belts whenever they are available
· Matthew Cheng
What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds
Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs
· Carol Yang
Sri Lanka partners with IFC and Australia to boost coconut export sector - DailyNews
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Australia to revitalize Sri Lanka’s coconut industry.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
India: Deputy state leader among 5 killed in plane crash
A private plane that was carrying the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra crashed on Wednesday in a field in western India, aviation authorities said, killing all five people on board.
· Karl Sexton
‘Mother of all trade deals’: EU pivots to India in historic trade shake-up
Brussels diversifies away from China and US risks, while the pact makes India a more attractive place for European firms to sell vehicles and fuel growth
· Xiaofei Xu
New sky‑walk bridge to connect Bastian Mawatha taxi park with Fort Station - DailyNews
In a significant step toward modernizing urban transit, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has launched a project to construct a pedestrian sky bridge connecting the Bastian Mawatha taxi park directly to the Colombo Fort Railway Station.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Police inspect vehicles for roadworthiness in Ginigathhena - DailyNews
Ginigathhena Police Traffic Division has taken steps to temporarily suspend the operation of 12 vehicles that were plying through Ginigathhena town on Monday night after finding various defects in them.
· Mavan perera
Committee reviews imported coal for power generation - DailyNews
Matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka for electricity generation were examined at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development.
· Mavan perera
Yevan David finishes fifth in Oceania Trophy round - DailyNews
Sri Lankan motor racing super star Yevan David showed strong character with a top-five finish at Round Three of the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy 2026, held at Teretonga Park in New Zealand, as extreme weather conditions disrupted the race weekend.
· Mavan perera
Environmental Resilience Day organised by Commonwealth Secretariat - DailyNews
Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera attended the Environmental Resilience Day organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat on January 21. The theme of the event: ‘A Resilient Commonwealth: Driving Environmental Resilience for People and Planet’, underscored how climate change, biodivers…
· Mavan perera
Obituries - DailyNews
RATNA FRANCES SIRIWARDENE (nee GARDIYE HEWAWASAM GALLAGE RATNA FRANCES DE SILVA) of Kitulampitiya Galle. Beloved daughter of Mr. G H G G Arthur de Silva & Mrs. Arambawelage Emily de Silva Jayasinghe and daughter-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. G R Siriwardene of Wackwella Galle, beloved wife of the late Vernon Francis Siriwar…
· Mavan perera
Grav accident auto în Timiș: șapte suporteri greci au murit
Victimele sunt șoferul microbuzului și șase pasageri, toți suporteri ai echipei grecești PAOK Salonic, care se îndreptau spre Franța pentru a asista la partida din Europa League dintre PAOK și Olympique Lyon.
· Deutsche Welle
Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims
Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases
· Danny Mok
On the wrong side: Hong Kong politicians trade barbs over lawmaker’s driving
In WhatsApp group chat screen grabs seen by the Post, Choy So-yuk accuses Regina Ip of double standards in defending Judy Chan over alleged traffic offence
· Matthew Cheng
Iluvatar CoreX targets Nvidia’s Rubin with GPU road map amid China chip push
Chinese chip designer outlines a multi-year GPU plan to outperform Nvidia’s next-generation Rubin platform within two years
· Wency Chen
Flooding hammers Mozambique, southern African neighbors
Flooding across southern Africa has severed critical transport routes, displaced hundreds of thousands of people and left governments and aid agencies struggling to respond. Southern Mozambique has suffered the heaviest toll so far.
· Andrew Wasike
China tightens rail approvals as Xi warns on waste and ‘operational’ trouble
Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending
· Mia Nurmamat
On This Day | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific rebrands Dragonair subsidiary in 2016 – SCMP archive
In 2016, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific renamed Dragonair as ‘Cathay Dragon’, while keeping it as a separate airline within the group
· SCMP
Malaysia’s aim for sustainable aviation fuel faces low Asian demand hurdle
Most of the demand still comes from Europe, with Malaysia aiming to produce 1 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel by 2028
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
FSDC urges Hong Kong to focus on Africa-Asia financial corridor
City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule
John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints
· Oscar Liu
Why 25 years after Tokyo rail tragedy, ‘drunk passenger’ problem still persists
The 2001 tragedy, where two men died trying to rescue a drunk passenger, spurred a series of upgrades, including installation of platform doors
· Julian Ryall
Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Bangor, Maine - FAA - DailyNews
A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
· damith
China will support Sri Lanka’s rebuilding efforts – Envoy - DailyNews
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that China will provide full support to Sri Lanka in rebuilding its economy and infrastructure, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
· damith
Boy, 11, takes the wheel after dad faints while driving car in Hong Kong
Boy forced to intervene when father lost consciouness while travelling westbound along Sai Wan’s Shing Sai Road
· Danny Mok
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Severe winter storm paralyzes parts of the US
One of the most severe winter storms in recent years has brought large parts of public life to a standstill in many regions of the US. On Sunday, around one million people were affected by temporary power outages. Authorities declared a state of emergency in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The National Weather Servic…
Atleast 20 injured in vehicle accident on Bibila-Badulla Road - DailyNews
At least 20 people were injured following a chain-reaction accident involving two buses and a lorry in the Yalkumbura area on the Bibila-Badulla main road today (26).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
MTR Corp offers sweeteners to get all aboard for expanded mainland China service
Limited-time offer will start from Tuesday and coincides with launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at Nanjing and Wuxi
· Oscar Liu
Driver’s swift action saves 80 passengers as bus brakes fail - DailyNews
A major disaster was narrowly avoided early this morning (26) on the Hatton–Colombo main road, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of an SLTB bus driver. The bus, carrying approximately 80 passengers from Thalawakelle to Colombo, experienced a total brake failure while navigating the steep terrain of the Giniga…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints
Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight
· Jess Ma
In a turbulent world, funding Asia’s critical infrastructure a ‘duty’: AIIB
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent
· Ralph Jennings
South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy - DailyNews
South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country’s road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam’s southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Blackpink’s Hong Kong concert sparks local business boom
Throngs of fans flood the city for the K-pop sensation, driving a 30 per cent increase in sales for shops.
· SCMP
Hong Kong driver, 70, arrested after fatally striking cyclist in Tai Po
Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate
· Leopold Chen
Flying blind at Mach 1: how China brings world’s first supersonic rail to life
Peer-reviewed paper sheds light on Chinese research team’s sonic breakthrough, achieved by ‘listening’ to system’s power supply
· Stephen Chen
Over 500 drivers arrested in 2026 for using intoxicants – DIG - DailyNews
Traffic Operations DIG D.P.J. Senadheera said that more than 500 drivers have been arrested for using intoxicants so far during 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Editorial | Trade finance in Hong Kong set for a competitive tech upgrade
Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure
· SCMP Editorial
Swire Properties bullish on mainland retail despite slowing market
Foot traffic and sales have been rising across Swire’s mainland portfolio, lifted by Gen Z shoppers, holiday spending and policy support
· Zhu Wenqian