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WORLD2h agoPolice arrest man after woman found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa ChuenHong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after his wife was found dead in a flat at a private residential estate. The force said the woman, 53, was discovered with knife wounds to her neck in a flat in block 2 of Heng Fa Chuen in Chai Wan at about 7.50pm on Wednesday, a police spokesman said. She was confirmed dead at the scene. Officers arrested the man, 52, and announced that an investigation was under way. Heng Fa Chuen is a major private waterfront residential estate...South China Morning Post
WORLD16h agoViral ‘then and now’ photos of Chinese woman reunited with family spark trafficking debateA woman from northern China has been reunited with her biological family after 26 years, with striking before-and-after images from her disappearance renewing public attention on the plight of human trafficking survivors. Sun Meihua, from Shandong province, was located after an online user known as Chuxin shared her story. During a visit to a village captured on video, Chuxin encountered Sun, who had greying hair, a frail demeanour and signs of cognitive difficulties. Chuxin soon learned that...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoChinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memoriesA Chinese woman’s quest to reconnect with a former foreign teacher who profoundly influenced her outlook on life has sparked a collective online effort to locate him. Wang Yu, a community worker in Shanghai, graduated from East China Normal University in 2005 with a degree in tourism management. Wang informed the SCMP that the teacher, known only as Evans, was an American who taught her an elective English course during her university years. For three years, he selflessly supported her academic...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago“Zombie tobacco” in whisky bottle; woman arrested on suspicion of smuggling, claims “didn’t know contents”A woman was arrested on suspicion of smuggling "zombie tobacco" in a whisky bottle, though she claims ignorance of its contents. This highlights an unusual case of illicit trafficking.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD2d agoFormer boyfriend admits to killing nail artist woman at first trial in Mito District CourtA former boyfriend has admitted to killing a nail artist during his first trial at Mito District Court. This development marks a significant step in a local criminal investigation.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD4d agoProbe launched after body of mainland Chinese woman found in sea off LammaHong Kong police are investigating after the body of a 53-year-old mainland Chinese woman was found in the waters near Lamma Island on Saturday morning. Police received a report at 10.19am after a body was spotted floating in the ocean near the Lamma Power Station. Firefighters were deployed to the scene to recover the woman from the water, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers found no suicide note, but recovered a mainland identity card from the body. The cause of death will be...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d ago89-year-old woman 'blindfolded and beaten,' man flees from house in Kawachinagano, OsakaAsahi Shimbun
WORLD5d agoI’ll write romance novels if AI solves all maths, Chinese Fields winner jokesDeng Yu, the 37-year-old Chinese mathematician who won the 2026 Fields Medal, has a backup plan if artificial intelligence puts him out of a job. On Tuesday, he wrote on social media that “if AI can solve all maths problems, I’ll go home and write my yuri novel”. Deng is known to be a big fan of yuri, a genre of Japanese novels and comics that depicts intimate friendships and romantic relationships between women. In the post, which was later shared on another Chinese social platform, Deng wrote...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d ago‘I could go to Japan for free’, says US woman caught with smuggled cannabisTokyo police arrested two American women for allegedly smuggling US$1 million worth of cannabis, with one suspect claiming she was motivated by a free trip to Japan, an official and media reports said on Friday. The pair, both 25, arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from New York last Saturday with two suitcases in which “cannabis-like dried plants were secretly stored”, a police spokesman said. Japan has some of the world’s strictest drug laws and smuggling or possession of illegal narcotics can...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGSep 9Vietnamese man re - arrested for robbery - murder of 91 - year - old Saitama womanA Vietnamese man has been re-arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of a 91-year-old woman in Saitama. This is a significant development in a serious criminal investigation.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
WORLDSep 8Malaysian woman who stabbed boyfriend to death over sex demand gets 12 yearsA Malaysian court has nearly doubled jail time for a woman who stabbed her boyfriend to death for demanding sex after ruling that the sentencing court had been “over-sympathetic” towards the accused. The Court of Appeal increased the prison sentence for the woman, identified only as Shy to protect her identity, from the six and a half years imposed by the Johor Bahru High Court to 12 years, Free Malaysia Today news portal reported on Tuesday. Evrol Mariette Peters, one of the three judges in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 8Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debateA woman in eastern China took legal action against her son, seeking more than 360,000 yuan (US$54,000) in compensation for her role in caring for his daughter. This dramatic case has ignited a nationwide debate concerning evolving perspectives on grandparental childcare responsibilities. In April, a Shanghai court disclosed details of a case from last year involving Xu, a woman in her 60s, who sued her son, surnamed Liang. Years after divorcing her husband, Xu had been living with her son....South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 4Defendant of Korean nationality sentenced to imprisonment for stalking and murder of a woman he was datingAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 2Saleswoman arrested over aggressive sales tactics, third suspect linked to OpatraHong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beauty chain formerly operating under the Opatra London brand, bringing the number of arrests in the case to three, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Wednesday the saleswoman, who is in her twenties, allegedly pressured a customer into making purchases at the now-closed Sha Tin New Town Plaza outlet, which was formerly operated by Sayles...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet gardenA woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it at the pet garden at Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on January 20. The court heard that after the golden retriever pounced on a Pomeranian, its owner picked up the smaller dog to shield it from the attack. The retriever...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 23Who is Taiwanese actor Cheng Chang Fan , going viral for his romance with Indian woman ? A Taiwanese actor named Cheng Chang Fan is gaining viral attention due to his romantic relationship with an Indian woman. This article aims to provide information about the actor.hindustantimes.com · India
WORLDAug 20Vietnam police charge man with rape after American woman alleges attack - AP NewsVietnam police charge man with rape after American woman alleges attack AP NewsAP News
WORLDAug 20Woman found dead in Hong Kong with suspected dog bites, probe under wayA 33-year-old woman who operated a pet training facility in northern Hong Kong has been found dead after being mauled by a dog, police have said. Confirming an earlier South China Morning Post report, investigators said closed-circuit television footage showed the woman working alone at the facility at Ping Yeung Tsuen in Ta Kwu Ling when she was attacked by one of the dogs there on Thursday afternoon. Assistant district commander Matthew Chan Kai-chak of the Border police district said the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Tether 인연 review – romantic ceilidh skips from Scotland to South KoreaAn article reviews 'Tether 인연,' described as a romantic ceilidh that spans from Scotland to South Korea. This suggests an exploration of cultural connections through art or performance.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 17China embraces ‘Grandpa Cute’; policewoman probed over uniform dance: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support 2. Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit 3. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region 4. Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Hong Kong authorities charge woman who allegedly kept 136 dogs without licencesHong Kong authorities have charged a woman on suspicion of keeping 136 dogs without valid licences at a shelter previously investigated for alleged animal cruelty, the South China Morning Post has learned. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Conservation and Fisheries Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that the department commenced prosecution after conducting a raid in response to complaints about the shelter in Yuen Long district. “During the operation, a total of 136 dogs were suspected of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Japanese Woman Trapped in North Korea for 40 YearsA Japanese woman has reportedly been trapped in North Korea for four decades. This situation represents a significant, long-standing international human rights concern.newsonjapan.com · Japan
WORLDAug 4Vietnamese man questioned over death of 91-year-old woman in SaitamaSaitama prefectural police are questioning a 33-year-old Vietnamese man over the death of a 91-year-old woman whose body was found in a wooded area in Hanno City. The…Japan Today
WORLDAug 3Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemeteryHong Kong authorities have found a 60-year-old woman on a hillside near a cemetery nearly two weeks after she went missing, despite the search being hampered by a typhoon and days of heavy rain. Police said on Monday that Ngan Lai‑ching left her home at Kwong Ming Court in Tseung Kwan O on the morning of July 24 without a mobile phone or an Octopus card. Authorities noted that she has a history of schizophrenia. Ngan’s daughter reported her missing after she failed to return home the following...South China Morning Post
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