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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Tourism
Asian travellers brace for ‘chilling’ US social media scrutiny
The proposal, which requires visa-exempt visitors to provide five years of social media history, comes amid moves to toughen US borders.
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Social media
‘Felt left out’: ex-students’ videos on Singapore’s elite schools spark debate
1 Jan 2026 - 2:10PM
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Sexual harassment and assault
Man jailed for using ‘deity’s voice’ to isolate and abuse girl in Singapore
1 Jan 2026 - 9:25AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong’s IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note
The city catapulted itself into the global top spot for initial public offerings in 2025, with another strong pipeline of listings expected this year.
1 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Artificial intelligence
Multibillion Manus deal delights, but raises spectre of a China AI exodus
Meta’s acquisition of Manus has opened a new cash-out path for China’s AI founders, but also sparked concerns over a brain drain.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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The Philippines
Singapore PM excited about Jessica Sanchez’s show in Cebu, Marcos’ wife says
The wife of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez will be performing at the Asean summit in 2026.
31 Dec 2025 - 6:27PM
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ByteDance to pour US$14 billion into Nvidia chips in 2026 as AI demand surges
Chinese unicorn’s computing needs have climbed across its portfolio of popular apps, cloud unit Volcano Engine and large language models.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Wine and Spirits
Cooler cubes: how artisan ice became part of the cocktail experience
Singapore’s Night Hawk and Last Word bars approach the subject of ice as another differentiator in a crowded marketplace.
31 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM
US-China relations
‘No fixed identity’: new Chinese-American writers are telling their own stories
They’re not shaped by history like the previous generation, and observer says US-China tensions can give them ‘more space’ to explore issues.
31 Dec 2025 - 8:23AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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If Trump wants a deal with China, he must rein in US allies in Asia
From Manila to Tokyo, domestic political dynamics are increasing the risks of a dangerous confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Crime
Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
Experts say rising passenger volumes, including an influx of Chinese travellers amid visa-free schemes, have attracted gangs operating in the skies.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:02PM
Artificial intelligence
China-founded AI start-up Manus acquired by Meta for ‘billions’
Deal will bring Singapore-based Manus’ ‘leading agent to billions of people’, Meta says.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:04PM
SCMP Highlights
Rise of Peranakan Chinese networks, Malaysian ex-PM jailed: 7 Asia highlights
From Indonesia fuming over flag stunt to Duterte’s drug war verdict upheld, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
30 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong authorities question World Bank’s ‘unfair’ business-ready grades
‘Some assessment results … differ from rankings and highly positive evaluations many other international organisations have given Hong Kong,’ Digital Policy Office says.
30 Dec 2025 - 6:32PM
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China consumption
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A flurry of activity accompanied the official establishment of the island’s tariff and tax exemptions - but will the frenzy last?
30 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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United States
End of the line: New York retires iconic MetroCard and embraces tap-and-go fares
December 31 is the final day to refill MetroCards after that New York City transitions to OMNY tap-to-pay via credit cards and smart devices.
29 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
Aerospace: Geopolitics
Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?
Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.
28 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
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Pritam Singh
Singapore’s Pritam Singh faces leadership test as party seeks special meeting
The request comes after the opposition chief and party secretary general’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary panel.
28 Dec 2025 - 1:40PM
Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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Asia needs AI talent to fuel its future growth
As governments around the region take steps to upskill workers for an AI-driven world, companies must also do their part.
28 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
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Can AI deliver the economic goods and high returns? Don’t count on it
The dash towards AI might become a rout as the public rebels against the environmental costs while investors worry about the returns.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Malaysia
How the Peranakan Chinese built one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful networks
Born of trade and migration, the Peranakan community has forged a distinct identity that has bridged China and Southeast Asia for centuries.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Singapore general election 2025
Singapore in 2025: election fever, courtroom drama, pickleball mania
Local politics, tariff concerns, a horrific child abuse case and noise disputes dominate the headlines this year.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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Chinese historical myths that are accepted as fact, and why they’ve endured
Like Singapore’s ‘ejection’ from Malaysia, Chinese history contains fallacies, including ones about Sun Yat-sen and Empress Dowager Cixi.
27 Dec 2025 - 8:15AM
Science
Top biotech scientist Chen Xiaoyuan denies harassment claim, says he will appeal
Professor is the subject of social media claims and counterclaims after NUS alleged his behaviour was ‘unsolicited and unwanted’.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:34PM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s crowded border at Christmas to jailed ex-Malaysian PM’s request rejected, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:41PM
Social media
Opinion
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West is getting on the same page as China for children’s social media use
Governments face the same problem: how to let young people grow up in a connected world, around products not designed with their well-being in mind.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Social media
Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms
Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Yuan
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
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