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Head of State
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Trade
Singapore, New Zealand ink world first deal to secure essential supplies
Both governments committed not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on crucial goods such as food, fuel and healthcare products.
1 hour ago
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Gold in Hong Kong
Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war
41 minutes ago
China education
Why more mainland Chinese families are betting on Hong Kong universities
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence
‘No longer nice-to-have’: AI skills boost Singapore software engineer pay by 25%
Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles.
4 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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Trip Inspiration
Discover Singapore’s hidden gems beyond Marina Bay Sands
Explore Singapore’s lush ecotourism, Armenian heritage, nanyin music, and historic sites, revealing a vibrant culture beyond iconic landmarks.
4 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Wealth management
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms pick Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings.
3 hours ago
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International Property
Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese property investment
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.
3 May 2026 - 10:03AM
Indonesia
Indonesia’s aim to lure more K-pop concerts spurs chorus of doubts
While Indonesian K-pop fans applaud Jakarta’s intention, they cite safety, venue capacity and bureaucracy as some of the key hurdles.
3 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Artificial intelligence
ByteDance’s drug unit presents AI-designed therapies at global conferences
Chinese tech giant fields teams in Boston, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona as its unit unveils frameworks and therapies powered by AI.
2 May 2026 - 3:00PM
Asean
Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
Southeast Asian countries outdid larger economies in the 178-nation Hanke’s Annual Misery Index for 2025.
1 May 2026 - 8:58PM
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Artificial intelligence
Singapore PM reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities
The city state cannot promise there will be no disruption from the new technology but it will protect every worker, the prime minister says.
1 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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Malaysia
‘Moral harm’: Malaysia’s culture war brigade tries to hose down water festival
Kuala Lumpur’s Rain Rave Water Music Festival faces backlash from critics who argue that such vulgar imports hurt conservative values.
1 May 2026 - 4:10PM
Mainland China
King Charles’s gift amuses Chinese, Singaporean job choices: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong luxury homeowner’s HK$1 million fine to debate within US firearm community, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
1 May 2026 - 11:50AM
Crime
‘Easy pickings’: Singapore jails 3 Chinese nationals over burglary spree
They were part of a group of men who travelled to Singapore from Malaysia multiple times to try breaking into homes to steal valuables.
1 May 2026 - 10:08AM
China technology
Is China’s Manus block a warning for other AI firms with global ambitions?
State media has cast the deal as a security concern, while stressing Beijing remains open to foreign investment.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
SCMP Highlights
Inside a notorious triad, simple tests for ageing well: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a 60-year-old Singaporean keeping fit with pole dancing to the birthplace of China’s chilli culture, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
France
Singapore charges French teen over vending machine straw-licking stunt
A court also allowed Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for a school trip required for his graduation.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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Thailand
Bridge too far? Hormuz crisis revives Thailand’s controversial plan
While the plan to bypass the Malacca Strait is popular with Anutin’s government, economists and environmentalists say it is not realistic.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:38PM
Aviation
Singapore firm sorry after airport baggage handler caught tossing luggage
Ground-handling company SATS pledged to improve service standards and staff training after a video of the incident went viral.
29 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
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Hong Kong economy
Letters
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As data leaks surge, Hong Kong needs to mandate reporting
Readers discuss why the city should require data breaches to be reported, whether more rubbish bins are a solution to littering, and an iconic skyscraper.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Wellness
How this 60-year-old Singaporean is defying age through pole dancing and fashion
Known on TikTok as the ‘Corridor Runway Aunty’, Vicsland Poh proves that a person’s silver years can be full of new challenges and knowledge.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:36PM
Jobs
More Singaporeans are choosing jobs below their qualifications. Here’s why
A new survey shows 19.4 per cent of Singapore’s resident workforce had academic qualifications beyond what was required for their job in 2025.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Japan
Why Japan’s travellers are rushing abroad for ‘golden week’ despite falling yen
The operator of Narita airport anticipates that 1.59 million travellers will pass through the airport over the two-week holiday season.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:04AM
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Artificial intelligence
If it can’t stop the Meta-Manus AI deal, how can Beijing exert its authority?
Case shows US-China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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Social media
Solidarity or showmanship? Singapore politicians’ train rides split opinion
Public transport posts by ministers and MPs have drawn praise from some Singaporeans and accusations of ‘wayang’ from others.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
Artificial intelligence
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal, raises Mythos concerns
The US and China may have to cooperate on managing the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence even as the technology starts to dominate competition between them.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:11PM
Asean
Why Malacca Strait tolls are unlikely despite Indonesia’s maritime push
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are united in upholding the principle of free passage but this must be ‘actively maintained’, analysts say.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:35PM
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SCMP Highlights
Takaichi faces headwinds, Filipino retiree loses life savings: 7 Asia highlights
From Indonesia’s ambitions outside of Asean to how a Filipino retiree lost his life savings, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
28 Apr 2026 - 2:22PM
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