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Remembering veteran Cantopop lyricist James Wong Jim, who died 20 years ago

Two decades ago today, the Hong Kong figure passed away due to lung cancer aged 64 – he’s famous for writing the lyrics to the iconic song ‘Below the Lion Rock’.

24 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: Clockenflap, The Fringe Club and even more art

23 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: from architecture to community resilience

17 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

The hottest tastemakers attended Style’s party at the Regent Hong Kong with BMW

The exclusive event not only showcased Style by SCMP’s unique content – it also celebrated the creative community it has built in the Fragrant Harbour since its revamp last year.

15 Nov 2024 - 1:17PM

Fashion designer Vivienne Tam arriving at the Style Backstage party in a BMW car on November 14 wearing one of her designs. Photo: Clicks Images

Old Hong Kong

In 2007, a Hong Kong civil servant was nearly kidnapped

Dr Ronald Leung Ding-bong, a former Urban Council president, was heading to his office in Causeway Bay when he foiled his assailants.

14 Nov 2024 - 10:46AM

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus: groups for elderly, special needs children to benefit

This year’s campaign, themed ‘Everyday Heroes’, will target vulnerable groups such as those with disabilities and rare diseases.

13 Nov 2024 - 1:35AM

China

SCMP launches homepage to showcase China’s future technology

The China Future Tech section provides readers with a one-stop homepage for tracking the latest developments and trends in the six sectors.

11 Nov 2024 - 4:27PM

An electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VCTOL) on display at the booth of TCab Tech at the Automobile Exhibition Area during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2024. Photo: Xinhua.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: from Stuntman star Philip Ng to Tam Jai

What to expect from this week’s issue, from the new Doing Good series to Japan’s iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower coming to M+.

10 Nov 2024 - 4:15AM

Old Hong Kong

When Arnold Palmer hit some ‘pretty mediocre’ tee shots in Hong Kong in 1964

In November 1964, the legendary Aussie golfer teed off in an exhibition match at the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, but failed to impress.

7 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 4 prizes at top Asian media awards

Post’s awards include gold for ‘best newspaper infographics’ category for report exposing extent of unauthorised structures at luxury estates.

6 Nov 2024 - 8:27PM

Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam, digital editor Shea Driscoll and Asia reporter Amy Sood represent the Post at the awards. Photo: Handout

This week in PostMag: quiet escapes, the Rubik’s Cube and Hong Kong hospitality

Discovering tranquil retreats, the enduring appeal of Rubik’s cube, now in its 50th year, and exploring the art of hospitality in Hong Kong.

3 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

This week’s issue of PostMag explores the world of Rubik’s Cube champion speedsolvers. Image: Naomi Chan

This week in PostMag: unravelling artistic passions in all their forms

Performance artist Marina Abramovic’s extensive oeuvre, a chef’s realisation that food is another language, and a back-alley kung fu master in Fuzhou.

26 Oct 2024 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong

PostMag makes revamp debut with a buzzy party with Hong Kong’s tastemakers

Hong Kong’s iconic lifestyle magazine unveiled a new look at the Tai Kwun restaurant with an evening of food, drink, music and tastemakers.

29 Oct 2024 - 6:08PM

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong is having a real music moment

We dive into Hong Kong’s current musical happenings, including the upcoming Freespace Jazz Fest where Antonio Sánchez will perform.

21 Oct 2024 - 4:18PM

Herbie Hancock, pictured in 1981, graces the October 20 issue cover of PostMag. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

This week in PostMag: Verdy and Kevin Poon talk work, play and fatherhood

Our writers and editors also explore how women are changing Hong Kong’s construction industry, Singapore’s bold rewilding efforts, and the unique Song dynasty history of Lantau Island.

14 Oct 2024 - 12:30PM

Artist Verdy has taken over PostMag’s cover this week with a custom design. It’s a collector’s edition in limited circulation – made even more fun by our printing a double cover

From our archives

When former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau made a pioneering trip to China

In 1973, Trudeau became the second Western leader to visit China in a month – then went on a whirlwind personal visit to Hong Kong with his wife and son, current Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

11 Oct 2024 - 9:00AM

This week in PostMag: the people who really make Hong Kong tick

This week, we shine a spotlight on Hong Kong’s shift workers, and speak to the world’s premier collector of Ming-dynasty furniture.

6 Oct 2024 - 3:15PM

From our archives

Was Wah Fu Estate the first self-sustaining housing complex in Hong Kong?

The estate in Pok Fu Lam was valued at HK$3.8 million when it was announced in 1965, comprising a restaurant, department store, bowling alley and community hall

2 Oct 2024 - 2:40PM

A panoramic view of public housing estate Wah Fu Estate in Pokfulam, in 1968. Photo: SCMP Archive

This week in PostMag: unexpected art, Chinese sci-fi, and a pain-free life

Our writers and editors explore the new wave of Chinese sci-fi beyond the 3 Body Problem, Hong Kong artist Elaine Ng Yan Ling’s multidisciplinary talent, and more.

29 Sep 2024 - 7:15AM

From our archives

Highly embarrassing: that time the police commissioner’s Peak residence was robbed

In 1990, a duo of robbers threatened commissioner Li Kwan-ha’s wife and tied up their maid before fleeing the couple’s luxury home atop The Peak with HK$50,000 in Rolex watches, jewellery and cash

25 Sep 2024 - 7:45AM

First Person

Opinion | Farewell, Post Magazine … and welcome to the new-look PostMag

It’s out with the old and in with the new, as PostMag’s freshly appointed editor introduces an all-new look for the Post’s iconic Sunday magazine.

23 Sep 2024 - 4:30PM

The cover of the September 22 relaunch issue of SCMP’s new-look PostMag. Photo: PostMag

History

Then & Now | Behold PostMag, the latest evolution of SCMP’s weekend supplement

Change is nothing new here – launched back in 1989, the Post’s iconic Sunday magazine has morphed again and again to meet the needs of an evolving readership.

23 Sep 2024 - 4:00PM

PostMag revamped: the next chapter for an iconic Hong Kong magazine

20 Sep 2024 - 6:29PMvideocam

E-commerce

Lazada leverages AI, logistics in competition with rivals like Temu

Lazada Thailand CEO Varitha Kiatpinyochai said free returns and chatbots are proving to be important differentiators amid rising e-commerce competition.

16 Sep 2024 - 10:47PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post passes 4 million subscriber mark on YouTube

Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam praises major milestone for channel, which offers content ranging from quick updates to award-winning documentaries.

17 Sep 2024 - 5:38PM

The channel began in 2010, but did not see accelerated growth until the Post’s digital transformation in 2018. Photo: Nathan Tsui

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to do ‘everything’ possible to bolster ties with Asean, John Lee says

City leader also discusses plans to join world’s largest free-trade pact at Hong Kong-Asean Summit organised by South China Morning Post.

30 Sep 2024 - 12:20PM

City leader John Lee speaks at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit. Photo: Eugene Lee

From our archives

‘Foreign Tiger not so powerful as local worm’: how Shanghai Tang was born

When cigar importer David Tang raised US$20 million to birth a global brand from Hong Kong’s Pedder Building

10 Sep 2024 - 11:01AM

SCMP PR Blog

Reimagined South China Morning Post article page enhances readability and accessibility

Fewer distractions on article pages aim to improve reader satisfaction, with the change marking the latest improvement on the flagship website.

2 Sep 2024 - 8:07PM

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