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Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
Given cybersecurity risks in critical software, Mythos has sparked debate about whether its capabilities should be shared with China.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks drop as war uncertainty lingers after ceasefire extension
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Pacific nations
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM
China shipbuilding
The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Crime
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe’s Bang after travel request
The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:09PM
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Japan
Japan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’
Seoul urges Japan’s leaders to ‘face history squarely’ and show through action ‘a sincere remorse for its past’.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:01PM
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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
Lee Jae Myung
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:35PM
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North Korea
‘Intelligence leak’ claims expose trust gap in US-South Korea ties
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young rejects accusations he leaked sensitive information about North Korea’s Kusong nuclear facility.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Music
A stroke paralysed pianist’s right hand. Now he wows crowds with just his left
Inspired by his music teacher, South Korean pianist Lee Hun now plays left-hand music only after a stroke paralysed his entire right side.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Singapore
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
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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Lee Jae Myung
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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North Korea
North Korea launches ballistic missile as UN warns of nuclear advances
The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
Artificial intelligence
Asia’s supply chains could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo
Asia’s industrial ecosystem could deliver faster deployment of robotics and embodied AI systems, veteran venture capitalist says.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
Artificial intelligence
In hi-tech South Korea, AI shamans take place of traditional human practitioners
The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Hong Kong tourism
Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM
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China's military weapons
Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?
The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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Food and Drinks
South Korean police investigate mother for feeding rice cake soup to infant
The case went viral after the mother posted a photo on social media and admitted to giving her infant son some of the ‘tteokguk’ broth.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:36PM
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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North Korea
Nuclear defiance: North Korea’s Kim signals he won’t be the next Iran
Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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European Union
Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations
IEA executive director Birol said the Hormuz blockade-induced energy crisis will hit nations including Japan, China and India harder.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM
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Malaysia
‘New normal’: Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge amid Iran war
The deal creates a mutual spillover valve, allowing the partners to swap surplus energy once domestic demand is satisfied.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:32PM
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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
Tourism
BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea
Foreigners who went to South Korea for the K-pop group’s concerts spent US$38 million in purchases between January 1 and April 12 .
16 Apr 2026 - 3:37PM
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Semiconductors
Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers
Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:05PM
Semiconductors
ASML boosts 2026 sales forecast despite shrinking China sales
The Dutch chipmaker expects annual net sales of €36 billion (US$42.5 billion) to €40 billion after releasing its first-quarter results.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:29AM
North Korea
UN watchdog warns North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms a rapid rise in activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
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