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United States
Global sell-off in stocks slams Wall Street as oil prices leap even higher on war woes
Oil prices made the leap as Iran struck the US embassy in Saudi Arabia.
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Singapore
‘Too high a cost’: why some Singaporeans are forgoing parenthood
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Google
South Korea to finally get fully functioning Google Maps
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Google finally allowed to export South Korea map data
Google must process map data on locally based servers and can only export data that have been pre-approved by the government.
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Hong Kong society
What Hong Kong travellers stuck in the Middle East need to do as war spirals
At least 432 residents are stranded in region as dozens of flights between city and Middle East are disrupted by conflict.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment
Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 7.2 per cent.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:17PM
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Japan
How the Unification Church is facing fallout in Japan from Shinzo Abe’s murder
Critics have called the group a ‘money-making business’, with many people having lost huge sums of money from its ‘spiritual sales’.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:04PM
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Kim Jong-un’s daughter may well become North Korea’s first female leader
The signs of succession are apparent, from Kim Ju-ae’s growing public appearances with her father to her reported appointment to a new leadership position.
3 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China trade war
Trump’s 2026 trade agenda sharpens push for ‘managed’ US-China ties
US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:33AM
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China-Middle East relations
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Iran
Why US strikes on Iran just made North Korea less likely to play ball
Iran’s nuclear programme was aspirational. North Korea’s is not. That distinction explains everything, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 12:14PM
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Artificial intelligence
That viral Tiffany Young-Byun Yo-han wedding shoot is not what it seems
Images of the couple, who announced their marriage on Friday, were created using AI, Byun’s agency confirmed.
2 Mar 2026 - 12:03PM
Hong Kong stock market
Sell-offs sweep Hong Kong and Asian markets as gold, oil rise on Iran war
Crude oil jumps as much as 14 per cent to the highest level since January 2025, while gold gains 2.5 per cent on haven demand.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:08PM
China shipbuilding
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Top shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing rebukes Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative
China’s national shipbuilding association official calls US port fees ‘absurd’ and politically motivated, while asserting China’s market lead is solid despite global fluctuations.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:31PM
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Smartphones
China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch
The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar.
1 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
World of performing arts
This award-winning playwright rejected Hollywood… for a Korean zombie musical
Jethro Compton shares why his choice to adapt musical The Last Man for UK viewers is about ‘experiences’ rather than advancing his career.
1 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
North Korea
North Korea unveils image of Kim’s daughter firing rifle at shooting range
Speculation has mounted that Kim Jong-un is grooming his daughter – believed to be named Kim Ju-ae and about 13 years old – as his successor.
28 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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China exports
Deals of steel: how China’s price-setting agreements are easing trade tempers
Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union.
28 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Trending in China
K-pop star G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings divide China fans, ignite firestorm
Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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TV shows and streaming video
In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it
Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.
27 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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SCMP Highlights
Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: 7 highlights
From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
27 Feb 2026 - 12:22PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks cap worst month since October on AI disruption angst
Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
Women and gender
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Grass-roots group warns AI platforms have ‘sacrificed women’s right to safety’ as non-consensual sexualised images proliferate.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
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North Korea
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘eternal confrontation’ without US dialogue
As long as Washington acknowledges Pyongyang as a nuclear power, there is ‘no reason not to get along’, the North Korean leader says.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:07PM
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Thailand
US, Thailand lead 30 nations in Southeast Asia’s largest military drill
Cobra Gold is necessary to address emerging threats and improve interoperability in the region, the US ambassador to Thailand says.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:43AM
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US-China trade war
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year as Trump’s trade war spurs US allies to look for new ties.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:55AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks retreat as Nvidia earnings fail to sustain AI momentum
Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:42PM
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China technology
China’s tech surge leaves Japan and South Korea trailing in global rankings
Propelled by strategic R&D, China’s tech prowess is now the third highest, with key sectors such as batteries and biotech showing big gains over rivals.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:41AM
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