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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
SCMP Highlights
India’s nuclear breakthrough, Southeast Asia’s Balikatan snub: 7 Asia highlights
From Southeast Asian nations skipping Balikatan drills to India’s nuclear breakthrough, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:49PM
Asean
Why Indonesia is ceding its role as Asean’s natural leader to Singapore
21 Apr 2026 - 3:38PM
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Malaysia
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
21 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Asean
Work-from-home may not save as much energy as Southeast Asia hopes
Remote work for civil servants sounds like an easy solution in an energy crisis. Analysts aren’t so sure.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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China-India relations
India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security
Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
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Malaysia
Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil
Port congestion has resulted in longer vessel queues and mounting scheduling pressure, forcing Malaysian operators to tighten access.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
South Korea
Man vs Mythos: Asian financial bodies sound alert on AI hacking model
Anthropic held back a wider release after finding Mythos was capable of discovering security holes that had gone undetected for years.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:47PM
Banking & finance
Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment
Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after Iranian warning?
Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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Hong Kong must be more proactive on diversity in the civil service
Readers discuss representation of non-Chinese ethnic groups in the civil service, drugs for rare diseases, and the littering problem.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Japan
‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches
Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:40AM
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Australia
Singapore tycoon wants banks to pay US$1 billion for Australian NewSat collapse
The suit claims that the lenders failed to honour loan agreements, preventing NewSat from building its satellites.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
Asean
Opinion
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As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China
Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?
19 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
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Hong Kong sports
Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade
Over three action-packed days of rugby, a record 113,000 fans pass through the turnstiles.
20 Apr 2026 - 12:50AM
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Social media
Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?
Indonesia is leading a regional push to ban children from social media platforms. Enforcement is another matter, however.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Can Singapore firms close their cyber defence gap to counter AI threats?
As AI supercharges cyber threats, a new study reveals seven in 10 Singaporean boardrooms treat cybersecurity as an IT silo.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:56AM
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Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms
Chinese enterprises going global is this decade’s economic story. Hong Kong needs a system to guide them through each stage of their journey.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Closed? Open? Closed? Why is Iran changing course on the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran is looking for room to manoeuvre on bigger issues as a ceasefire deadline looms next week, observers say.
19 Apr 2026 - 1:26AM
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Opinion
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Passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a right in war and peace
Neutral ships have a legal right of passage, even in war. Singapore has defended international law, which provides for a stable world order.
18 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
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Malaysia
In Malaysia, unlicensed street photography becomes focus of crackdown
Kuala Lumpur authorities have seized photographic equipment from five foreigners since a warning in early April.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:39AM
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Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes
Fuel has jumped from 25 per cent of total operating costs for airlines to nearly 45 per cent in a matter of weeks, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:14PM
Indonesia
Indonesia’s Surabaya cracks down on absentee fathers for dodging child support
The city’s child support laws have drawn overseas interest, including Australia, as single mothers urge more help for their legal redress.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:05PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:17AM
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Hong Kong economy
Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend
Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
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Taiwan
What does Japan’s role in a US-Philippine military drill mean for Taiwan?
Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Black market workarounds scale up for Claude as Anthropic tightens ID checks
Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions.
16 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Taiwan
Hong Kong, mainland China equities see largest US investor inflows in 3 years
Asia now accounts for 24 per cent of all US investors’ foreign holdings – the highest share in over a decade.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:55PM
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