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‘Buyers are indefinitely gone’: Indian exporters lay bare pain from tariffs
The slow-moving trade talks and steep levies are hurting major sectors, forcing firms to seek new markets and offer deep discounts.
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Defence
India’s home-grown stealth fighter dream: can Rolls-Royce make it a reality?
7 Jan 2026 - 8:11AM
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India’s Tata Steel, JSW accused of price-fixing in collusion probe
6 Jan 2026 - 6:12PM
SCMP Highlights
Notorious murders haunt Japan, Malaysia presses for kindness: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysia’s struggle over trade pact to increased risk to domestic helpers, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
Venezuela
Asian economies to face volatile oil prices over Venezuela, US plans for Caracas
After the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, oil and gas prices are set to continue fluctuating this year due to geopolitical issues, analysts say.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:36PM
Donald Trump
Trump threatens India with tariff hikes to abandon Russian oil for trade deal
With Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham proposing 500 per cent tariffs, New Delhi faces ‘hard choice’ between Russian oil and vital US trade access.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia, EU threaten action against X, Grok AI for offensive images
Malaysian authorities said they are investigating images produced by Grok after complaints about the misuse of AI to manipulate images of women and minors.
4 Jan 2026 - 7:54PM
Trade
‘It’s paying off’: India spreads its trade bets to beat Trump’s 50% tariff
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
4 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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Luxury Hotels
Welcome to Ananda, the luxury Indian retreat favoured by celebrities and royalty
India’s first luxury wellness retreat, Ananda offers Ayurvedic medical consultations in addition to yoga, meditation and singing bowl healing.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:07AM
United States
Musk’s Grok AI faces scrutiny over complaints it undressed minors in photos
Grok AI under fire for enabling erotic images of minors, violating its own policy, sparking urgent safety fixes and global investigations.
3 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM
Bangladesh
Asian Angle
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Bangladesh needs ‘structural’ change, but how will it get there?
As Bangladesh heads into elections next year, it must tread the challenge of political transition with more care and thoughtfulness.
3 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Defence
India’s military upgrade to counter regional threats gathers pace
While US$30 billion of defence packages for weapon buys and others have been approved, the pace of roll-out is worrying, analysts say.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:51PM
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European Union
Opinion
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Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The brutal reality is that the European Union is failing to get its squabbling nations to work as a coherent group.
3 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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US-China relations
Trump to meet US’ China envoy after call with Japanese PM Takaichi
Trump and Takaichi telephone conversation reaffirms ‘close coordination’ of US-Japan alliance and hopes of a ‘new chapter’ for partnership.
3 Jan 2026 - 3:38AM
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Netflix
Netflix-Warner deal sparks concern in India’s entertainment sector
Films in Indian cinemas could be screened for a shorter period before they move to Netflix’s streaming platform, an association warns.
2 Jan 2026 - 8:58PM
Canada
Air India pilot taken off duty over intoxication allegations in Canada
Canada’s transport regulator called the incident a ‘serious matter’ and demanded answers from the airline amid safety concerns.
2 Jan 2026 - 3:47PM
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Switzerland
Explainer
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Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues in past decades, where celebrations turned to tragedy in seconds.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:38PM
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Investing
Opinion
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Rising markets, falling interest rates and more: 5 investment myths for 2026
Investors must be careful in following conventional wisdom this year as several seemingly sure bets might be anything but.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:50AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV makers to corner one-third of global market by 2030, UBS says
Analysts see China’s EV edge enduring, citing overseas profits and supply chain strengths despite tariffs and Western protectionism.
1 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Japan
Japan may lose GDP race to India amid weak yen, tourism woes, China row
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s this year, which analysts say would diminish Tokyo’s global influence.
1 Jan 2026 - 3:18PM
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War and conflict
Letters
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May 2026 bring more peace and more jobs
Readers discuss hopes for the new year, the prospect of an EU-like Asian union, and the cult of ‘result-oriented’.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Bangladesh
‘Clear advantage’: why return of Zia’s son may influence Bangladesh’s election
The death of ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia may have boosted voter support for her son Tarique Rahman, who is contesting in the election.
31 Dec 2025 - 6:53PM
Environment
In India, New Delhi’s smog crisis exposes the high price of clean air
The winter smog has widened the affordability gap among residents, with many lower-income families lacking the means to buy an air purifier.
31 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
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Myanmar
As I see it
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Why China is Myanmar’s only real hope
A general election won’t end the country’s brutal civil war, but regional coordination by key neighbouring countries without Western interference might.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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US-China relations
US envoy hosts Quad meeting in Beijing as PLA’s drills around Taiwan continue
Some analysts, however, say Quad is losing significance under Trump despite this latest show of unity and deterrence by the regional bloc.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:46AM
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Australia
Opinion
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Australia is losing its ability to engage Asia on its own terms
With security increasingly tied to regional developments, Australia’s eroding Asia literacy risks shutting Canberra out of crucial decisions.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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TV shows and streaming video
Meet Linnea Berthelsen, who plays Kali Prasad, aka Eight, on Stranger Things
Now in its fifth season, the Duffer Brothers’ blockbuster sci-fi Netflix original is coming to a close on the last day of 2025.
30 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
Government data shows India’s GDP at US$4.18 trillion, with projections it will surpass Germany by 2026 despite global trade challenges.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:27PM
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