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Malaysia
Can Singapore’s farming future grow in Malaysia’s US$123 million food hub?
The city state’s farmers eye the Johor-Singapore SEZ for cheaper land and labour to boost food security amid high local costs.
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US-China tech war
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Review of Meta-Manus deal a reminder of what’s at stake in US-China rivalry
6 hours ago
China-Middle East relations
Why China may not act in Iran even if it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
13 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Singapore urged to expand Johor SEZ to Indonesia to deepen Asean integration
The city state’s business federation and accounting firm PwC Singapore say such a move will ramp up the region’s allure to global investors.
13 Jan 2026 - 10:48PM
US-China trade war
Trade reset? China, Canada look to revive ties after US tariffs force rethink
Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing.
13 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Vietnam
As Vietnam’s US trade surplus outpaces China, Trump tries to fix ‘imbalance’
Jennifer Wicks McNamara is set to replace Marc Knapper as US ambassador to Vietnam as Hanoi’s trade surplus with US surpasses Beijing for first time.
13 Jan 2026 - 6:43PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian petrol station operators fume as foreign fuel cheats go unpunished
Foreign cars exploiting Malaysia’s subsidised RON95 fuel spark calls for stricter penalties on vehicle owners, not just petrol stations.
13 Jan 2026 - 3:41PM
SCMP Highlights
Matricide in Indonesia, Philippine Airlines’ viral video: 7 Asia highlights
From India becoming the world’s fourth largest economy to Philippine Airlines’ viral safety video, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
13 Jan 2026 - 1:28PM
Crime
Singapore jails helper who slapped, hit and kicked elderly dementia patient
Nwe Nwe San also grabbed the 90-year-old woman by her shirt, swung her around several times and repeatedly pushed her onto the sofa.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:43AM
Malaysia
‘Who can we trust?’: Nestle formula recall rattles Malaysian parents
Despite assurances that local stocks are safe, wary parents are scouring ingredient lists and doing their own ‘due diligence’.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:08AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire.
12 Jan 2026 - 9:39PM
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Crime
Singaporean teen who made peer soak genitals in chilli oil given probation
The 18-year-old impersonated a woman online to deceive another teenager into performing degrading acts, then blackmailed him with the videos.
12 Jan 2026 - 3:43PM
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Wellness
Singaporean dementia study links Alzheimer’s to clogged ‘brain drains’
Blocked glymphatic channels, part of the brain’s waste-cleaning network, could be an early Alzheimer’s marker, Singaporean researchers find.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:55PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s militarism call, Malaysia-Singapore border chaos: 5 weekend reads
From China’s underground engineering triumph to calls to curb Japan militarism, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:59AM
China exports
Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global
Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:19AM
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Banking & finance
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Hong Kong’s fertile ground for AI IPOs aligns with China’s tech strategy
If Hong Kong remains a stable offshore bridge linking global capital with priority technologies, it will bolster China’s innovation funding.
12 Jan 2026 - 7:37AM
China travel
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Trade
Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges
A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.
11 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
Pop culture in Asia
Soft power, hard cash: inside Southeast Asia’s billion-dollar anime obsession
Driven by Gen Z spending and streaming, the region’s US$1.3 billion anime market represents a triumph for Japan’s cultural push.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:36AM
Editor's Letter
This week in PostMag: a Cantopop dance revival and a dream trip to the Bahamas
DJ Fabsabs leads a joyful Cantopop resurgence, Singapore does art with intention, and sun-drenched escapism beckons.
11 Jan 2026 - 12:45PM
Indonesia
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Indonesia’s digital 2045 ambition rests on a fragile seabed spine
With few domestic repair ships and convoluted laws, Indonesia struggles to safeguard the 115,000km of cables powering its digital future.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
Jobs
Singapore steps up migrant worker reforms amid calls for deeper change
The government has rolled out a slew of new initiatives, such as improved safety and living conditions and better healthcare access.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:13PM
Malaysia
System failure at Malaysia-Singapore border leaves thousands stranded
Intermittent faults had plagued the system for days before a total crash caused weekend misery for thousands.
10 Jan 2026 - 3:07PM
Malaysia
‘No taste’: Malaysia’s Life of Pi and Squid Game artists warn against AI rush
After viewers slammed AI-enhanced films for looking ‘cheap’, local experts warn that algorithms serve profit, not storytelling.
10 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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India
India overtakes Japan in economic size – while prosperity trails far behind
Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:52AM
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Scams and swindles
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Regional cooperation led to arrest of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi
The cross-border nature of his alleged criminal network required governments and law enforcement agencies to work together.
10 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong weather
El Nino could cost Hong Kong US$300 billion and shorten life expectancy: study
El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds.
9 Jan 2026 - 11:55PM
Law
Could Singapore remove Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition?
Parliament will soon debate a motion to consider whether Singh’s ‘conviction and conduct render him unsuitable to continue’ in the role.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:30PM
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