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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Law
Singapore’s Pritam Singh apologises, Mediacorp pulls show over contempt claims
The episode of ‘The Assembly’ was aired while the court was deciding on the opposition leader’s appeal against a false testimony conviction.
3 hours ago
Japan
Opinion
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From Singapore to Taiwan, Japan must face its past for Asia’s future
13 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s rich buy sky garages while the middle class lose their homes
13 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Chinese overseas
Being Chinese
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The 30-word identity pitch of an overseas Chinese
To some, “Are you Chinese?” is a question about nationality. To others, it’s about ethnicity. To cover all bases, I’ve crafted a 30-word answer.
6 hours ago
Cancer
Ex-NBA player with deadly brain cancer turns to Singapore for new treatment
Jason Collins, who said he could die within weeks, praised Singapore as ‘the city of the future’, where he got approval ‘within 48 hours’.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
Lee family feud
Lee Kuan Yew’s Oxley Road home officially declared Singapore ‘national monument’
The designation marks a turning point, potentially ending years of family dispute and opening the door to heritage preservation in Singapore.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:37PM
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International Property
Hongkong Land poised to launch US$6 billion Singapore property fund
The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says.
12 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
Singapore court nixes suit after man dies from fall caused by neighbour’s dog
A judge said the estate failed to prove the owner was negligent in how he handled the dog when exiting the lift where the victim was waiting.
12 Dec 2025 - 4:18PM
Australia
Why US review of Aukus submarine deal for Australia is kept secret
One reason is to maintain public support for the alliance by preventing any shortfalls of the deal from being made known, analysts say.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:17PM
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Hong Kong property
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Rosewood hotel brand of Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook is not for sale, sources say
The prestige brand has delivered ‘exceptional’ results, sources say, while suggesting that certain properties might be available.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:38PM
Mergers & Acquisitions
Chow Tai Fook sells Australian energy assets for US$4.3 billion
Sembcorp Industries to acquire 100 per cent ownership of Alinta Energy, which Chow Tai Fook acquired in 2017.
12 Dec 2025 - 12:32AM
Retailing
As more department stores in Singapore struggle, can they adapt and survive?
The closure of more Isetan outlets comes in the wake of brands like Robinsons, Daimaru and SOGO that have ceased operations in Singapore.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:16PM
Banking & finance
Swift tests blockchain with Ant International and HSBC in cross-border trial
By using the ISO 20022 messaging standard, the partners say they can make tokenised deposits interoperable with legacy systems.
11 Dec 2025 - 7:07PM
South Korea
South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons warned that ending the VAT refund scheme could drive foreign patients to rival destinations.
11 Dec 2025 - 3:33PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity
Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:41PM
Australia
Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia
Videos taken on Tuesday show Johnson Wen being escorted from the concert venue in Australia before Lady Gaga’s performance began.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:13PM
Social media
Editorial
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Curbs on children’s social media use and screen time must strike a balance
The digital world is part of young people’s lives; there is a need to limit risks without depriving children of the benefits of being online.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Hong Kong financial hub gets gold star for governance, red flag on readiness
Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s No 4 financial hub in a new NYU Abu Dhabi index, but trails rivals on growth and innovation.
10 Dec 2025 - 6:06PM
Malaysia
Gotta pay ’em all: Singapore Pokemon card bust sparks Malaysia customs warning
Malaysia’s customs chief reminds citizens about undeclared goods, saying personal items are ‘not a magic spell for duty-free immunity’.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:21PM
SCMP Highlights
Singaporean Chinese ‘least attractive’, Philippines cyclones: 7 Asia highlights
From a viral image prompting a beauty debate to Chinese marriage brokers eyeing Nepal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
9 Dec 2025 - 12:30PM
Internet
Can Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats?
Long-term resilience will hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved digital literacy, analysts say.
9 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
Ant Group
Ant International signs WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu as brand ambassador
Payments firm says star player ‘embodies the spirit of perseverance’ driving young people and small businesses to ‘uplift their communities’.
9 Dec 2025 - 12:01AM
Myanmar
Myanmar teen to be first foreigner deported under Singapore’s new Kpod law
As of September 1, foreigners with Kpods or testing positive for etomidate may be deported and banned from re-entering Singapore.
8 Dec 2025 - 9:34PM
Asia housing and property
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Asia’s housing affordability squeeze shows no signs of slowing
Some of the sharpest increases in property values are in economies facing major headwinds or those suffering from an acute shortage of affordable housing.
8 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM
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Art
Singaporean buyer of US$69 million Beeple NFT opens art and technology space
Vignesh Sundaresan explains the aim behind Padimai Art & Tech Studio, which opens with a virtual reality work by artist Olafur Eliasson.
8 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Malaysia
Lee Kuan Yew’s pain and his deputy’s resolve in Singapore-Malaysia separation
A new book unveiled by ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong reveals how Goh Keng Swee shaped Singapore’s 1965 split from Malaysia.
7 Dec 2025 - 5:18PM
Tourism
In race for tourists, Singapore pumps up appeal with push into fitness events
High-octane competitions like Hyrox and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon are helping drive more visitors to the city state.
7 Dec 2025 - 2:30PM
History
Singapore launches book on Malaysia separation with declassified files
‘The Albatross File: Inside Separation’ sheds light on the negotiations leading up to Singapore’s break from Malaysia.
7 Dec 2025 - 4:11PM
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