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Infrastructure
Western powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub
Eight more countries will invest in the project as they accelerate regional trade diversification in sectors ranging from AI to energy.
15 May 2026 - 7:07PM
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The Netherlands
Gunfire, farce and fugitive Philippine Senator Bato dela Rosa
15 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
‘I got really scared’: how the Philippine Senate shoot-out unfolded
15 May 2026 - 1:06PM
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Asean
Canada pushes to finalise Asean trade deal to cut US reliance
Ottawa is keen to sign an FTA with Asean this year, as analysts predict two-way growth in sectors ranging from mining to manufacturing.
15 May 2026 - 4:28PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate
Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s exit from the heavily guarded Senate came after volleys of gunshots were fired on Wednesday night.
14 May 2026 - 8:09PM
South China Sea
Why airport at former US naval base in Philippines has Washington’s backing
The trend in defence is for civilian infrastructure that can be rapidly adapted for military use during contingencies, experts say.
14 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China
Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.
14 May 2026 - 5:58PM
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United States
A year after USAID cuts, Philippine development groups struggle as anger lingers
An investigation by several regional media outlets shows USAID was a target of misinformation after Trump froze aid from the agency.
14 May 2026 - 4:06PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
Who is dela Rosa, the ICC-wanted lawmaker holed up in the Philippine Senate?
The ex-police chief, accused by the ICC of crimes in Duterte’s drug war, is evading arrest over the bloody campaign that killed thousands.
14 May 2026 - 12:08PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Wary mood to mark Xi-Trump summit with irritants aplenty on both sides: analysts
Observers noted the number of recent strategic and trade blows, including the war on Iran, have not derailed the meeting from going ahead.
14 May 2026 - 1:50AM
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International Criminal Court
Gunshots fired in stand-off at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.
14 May 2026 - 12:07PM
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Hong Kong transport
HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war
Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.
13 May 2026 - 9:09PM
Singapore
Strong international sea laws ‘vital’ for small nations like Singapore: Wong
The prime minister warns of a direct impact on Singapore’s trade if the international law framework is weakened.
13 May 2026 - 2:40PM
South China Sea
Philippines pitches Asean maritime hub despite ‘big red elephant in the room’
Can a Philippine-led maritime hub succeed? Observers say the plan touches on a dispute other members are loath to broach.
13 May 2026 - 4:14PM
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Climate change
‘Godzilla El Nino’: Southeast Asia warned of punishing climate whiplash
Experts warn the heat could increase the risk of localised flooding, put pressure on drainage systems and threaten agricultural production.
13 May 2026 - 4:10PM
Rodrigo Duterte
‘Accountability is coming’: dela Rosa flight piles pressure on Duterte camp
Dela Rosa evading the ICC arrest and the Senate leadership coup could mark a turning point for a Duterte camp under siege, analysts say.
12 May 2026 - 8:27PM
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Spain reports new hantavirus case as outbreak grows to 11
World Health Organization chief says there is currently ‘no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak’.
12 May 2026 - 7:35PM
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Indonesia
Police raids reveal Indonesia as new hub for scam, gambling syndicates
Hundreds of foreigners have been arrested in Indonesia recently following crackdowns against crime groups in Cambodia and Myanmar.
12 May 2026 - 8:11PM
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Myanmar
‘Tentative step’: Asean weighs bringing Myanmar back into the fold
Virtual talks may offer a ‘sensible middle ground’ for reconciliation after Myanmar’s years in the political wilderness, analysts say.
12 May 2026 - 5:07PM
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SCMP Highlights
Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
From controversy about a Philippine pageant winner to Japan’s social recluses, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
12 May 2026 - 12:30PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine senator escapes arrest as ICC confirms drug war warrant
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa will be treated as if in the custody of the Senate.
12 May 2026 - 11:26AM
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Sara Duterte-Carpio
Philippine VP’s impeachment trial delayed after Senate leadership coup
The leadership change could prove critical as the Senate leader presides over the trial of an impeached vice-president.
11 May 2026 - 11:43PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine parliament start vote on Sara Duterte’s impeachment bid
If more than one third of the lower house backs her impeachment, the Senate will be required to convene a trial with its members as jurors.
11 May 2026 - 4:53PM
SCMP Highlights
Singapore’s stability woos investors; Omega-3 and brain risks: 5 weekend reads
From Hong Kong schools’ rise in students to Singapore’s investment stability, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
11 May 2026 - 1:22PM
Crime
Remote control: the inmates running crime empires from Philippine prison
What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells.
11 May 2026 - 12:34PM
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US-China relations
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China shouldn’t view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot
As fractures within the US’ network of alliances deepen, China’s strategic window opens a little wider, with some key caveats.
10 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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India
Vietnam joins rush for India’s battle-tested ‘strong, non-Western’ BrahMos
As a joint Indo-Russian venture, BrahMos offers a supersonic, non-Western alternative to US hardware with no Nato-linked conditions.
10 May 2026 - 1:35PM
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China-Philippines relations
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3 reasons Marcos’ South China Sea energy gambit won’t work
The Philippine president has mooted the idea of joint oil and gas development. China is willing, but history shows this road leads nowhere.
10 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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