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South China Sea
Filipino crew head home after China Coast Guard rescue near Scarborough Shoal
Chinese vessels transfer 15 survivors and the remains of two others to Philippine ships on Sunday afternoon.
25 Jan 2026 - 7:32PM
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Malaysia
How Johor-Singapore SEZ is delivering for businesses a year on
25 Jan 2026 - 1:30PM
Banking & finance
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Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?
25 Jan 2026 - 1:04PM
China-Asean relations
Why China was so keen to get to alleged cybercrime boss Chen Zhi first
Young tycoon, who was indicted by the US in October, was extradited from Cambodia this month, accused of running a vast scam network.
25 Jan 2026 - 6:06AM
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China's military weapons
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Bangkok’s recent purchases of Chinese military hardware include tanks, missiles and ships, while a submarine deal is back on track.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Nepal
Viral lies: AI deepfakes hijack reality in Nepal’s election run-up
From fake fist-fights to made-up arrests, AI-generated clips are confusing voters in a nation where just 31 per cent are digitally literate.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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A Chinese Singaporean’s dilemma: should I change my surname?
My grandparents lost their original surnames by force of circumstance. Now that I have the luxury of choice, do I restore my family name?
24 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
Air travellers are being urged to ditch power banks. Here’s why
Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:43PM
Vietnam
Vietnam’s To Lam gets another 5-year term as Communist Party chief
Lam, who is also seeking to become president, has pledged to speed up growth in the export-reliant country.
23 Jan 2026 - 3:57PM
South China Sea
Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near Scarborough Shoal
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:44PM
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United States
Opinion
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From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is using US power to rewrite the rules
What troubles many is the inconsistency emanating from Washington. When power underwrites rules, principles become negotiable.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China trade war
‘Not sustainable’: China central bank adviser flags US debt risk
As concerns mount over America’s ballooning debt, one of Beijing’s economic advisers warns fiscal discipline may not be on cards.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Malaysia
Johor businesses prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree
Hampers and plants are in demand ahead of the holidays, with hotels hoping for a late booking surge.
22 Jan 2026 - 9:40AM
Law
Legal Tales
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Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony
Why we keep a decidedly Western colonial tradition and display it proudly in front of the world.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:25PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:37AM
Artificial intelligence
China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research
MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
Indonesia
Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media
The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:57PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
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Workers’ Party
Singapore PM accepts Workers’ Party’s rejection of Leader of the Opposition role
The PMO says the LO office will ‘remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to nominate someone to take on this responsibility’.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:10AM
United States
US clears US$2.3 billion jet and torpedo sale to Singapore
Pending US Congress approval, the US$2.3 billion Boeing P-8A deal announced at Pentagon talks will upgrade Singapore’s anti-submarine capabilities.
21 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
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US-Asean relations
Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia
Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
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Education in Hong Kong
HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’
Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:33AM
Donald Trump
Diversify or die: Asian firms face trade uncertainty amid Trump’s Mexico threats
The president’s call for strikes against drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia will add to the cost of trading with the US, analysts say.
20 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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United States
US ambassador to Singapore’s much ‘larger gifts’ call to mark July 4 rankles
In light of recent US actions, Anjani Sinha’s call could be deemed as the embassy trying to ‘shake down businesses’, an analyst says.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:54AM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
Singaporean musician living with OCD uses toy pianos to tell her story
Margaret Leng Tan talks about weird instruments and ‘the magic of timing’, following her Hong Kong performance of ‘Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep’.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:45AM
South Korea
Seoul airport ‘suicide flight’ threat sparks police manhunt in South Korea
A self-proclaimed pilot has threatened a crash and stabbing at Gimpo Airport in protest against the merger of Korean Air and Asiana.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:22PM
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Sexual harassment and assault
7 years’ jail for Singaporean who sexually assaulted jobseeker after dinner
Choy Zisheng entered a woman’s toilet cubicle with the victim, locked the door and sexually assaulted her while she told him to stop.
20 Jan 2026 - 1:01PM
SCMP Highlights
Malaysian road rage video goes viral, Pakistan’s arms deals: 7 Asia highlights
From visa suspensions to Pakistan’s arms deal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
20 Jan 2026 - 1:10PM
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