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Asia - South China Morning Post
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Megaspeed ex-CEO Alice Huang barred from Singapore amid Nvidia saga
Former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, accused by the US of being a Chinese spy and linked to an extramarital affair with tech giant Nvidia’s co-founder…
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Pakistan frees 2 of ex-PM Imran Khan’s sisters from jail
Pakistan released two of former prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters from prison on Thursday, after weeks in jail ahead of a planned anti-government march by…
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Indonesia police say enough evidence for treason charges in wiretap scandal
Indonesian police said on Thursday they have enough initial evidence to pursue treason charges against four suspects in a case involving the wiretapping of…
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New Zealand workers say AI tracking of toilet breaks forces them to ‘hold on’
Workers at New Zealand’s largest retailer have had to resort to defecating in the distribution aisles after their bathroom breaks were tracked by artificial…
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How South Korea can curb Pyongyang’s job scams in Laos, weapons programmes
South Korea should use its growing economic clout over Laos to crack down on Pyongyang’s IT workers allegedly using the Southeast Asian nation as a base to…
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Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial zeroes in on US$3,220 Tokyo meal
A six-figure dinner bill in Japan involving Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family has drawn scrutiny over her perceived lavish lifestyle, as…
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Singapore opens gold vault to foreign central banks in race to become Asia’s gold hub
Singapore has opened its national gold vault to foreign central banks, a move analysts say will sharpen its head-to-head rivalry with Hong Kong for the title…
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Can South Korea’s nuclear submarine dreams survive a Democrat-led US Congress?
South Korea is ramping up diplomatic efforts as fresh hurdles loom for its nuclear-powered submarine ambitions following a Democratic Party takeover of the US…
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Malaysia’s Najib barred from politics under house arrest rule ahead of Melaka election
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak is barred from political activity and media appearances under house arrest, according to the home minister on…
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South Korean father accused of killing girl linked to son’s rape case
South Korean police sought an arrest warrant on Thursday for a 59-year-old man, surnamed Jin, suspected of killing a 15-year-old girl who was the alleged…
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Indonesian VP officially resigns, leaving Prabowo with tough choice over successor
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka formally resigned on Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his academic qualifications, leaving President…
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Autistic teen missing in Australian bushland for 6 days rescued alive
A 17-year-old boy with autism was found alive on Thursday after six days lost in eastern Australian woodlands. The boy, whom police identified only as William…
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What Southeast Asian newsrooms struggling to attract Gen Z can learn from creators
For Malaysian content creator Iqbal Fatkhi, making news content credible to younger audiences sometimes means making it less like traditional journalism…
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Malaysian police shoot dead machete-wielding man who severed officer’s hand
A foreign man who allegedly hacked off a Malaysian policeman’s right hand during an attack at an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, was shot dead. Armed with…
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Japan’s military build-up hit by US missile delays and domestic parts shortages
Japan’s push to strengthen its armed forces is running into headwinds that money alone cannot overcome, analysts warn, pointing to prolonged delays in US…
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Can Southeast Asia cut and paste Australia’s AI safeguards?
Australia’s new mandatory safeguards on AI companies could serve as a model for Southeast Asia, analysts say, but the region needs to build its institutional…
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Under higher scrutiny, will Singapore remain Chinese firms’ first overseas port of call?
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more…
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Sheikh Hasina’s plan for return to Bangladesh fuels fears of renewed unrest
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return from exile in India could fuel renewed unrest and test Dhaka’s ability to maintain stability…
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Southeast Asian live streamers hustle to fuel booming e-commerce sales
In a makeshift studio inside his public housing flat in Singapore, Shane Soh stands before his smartphone, running his fingers through a towel as he extols its…
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Malaysia’s Najib is back home, but home comforts are off the menu
Najib Razak, Malaysia’s corrupt former prime minister, may be back home to serve the rest of his prison sentence, but that does not mean he will be living in…
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First Indonesian POW fighting for Russia in Ukraine sparks Jakarta crackdown
Ukraine has captured its first Indonesian prisoner of war, exposing Jakarta’s uphill battle to stop its citizens from being recruited to fight for Russia in…
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World leaders begin UN climate talks amid concerns action on global warming too slow
World leaders began arriving on Wednesday to start formal discussions at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey, hoping to agree on concrete…
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China’s shipyards overtake South Korea’s in LNG carrier market as demand surges
China has overtaken South Korea in monthly orders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for the first time, challenging its rival’s long-standing dominance…
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11 drills in 60 days: is India’s navy stretched too thin?
In the space of just two months, India’s navy has held joint exercises off the coasts of Britain, France, South Africa, Oman, the Philippines, South Korea…
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Malaysia moves to calm Taipei chip investors after China remarks freeze talks
Malaysia is seeking to reassure Taiwanese investors that it remains a reliable destination for hi-tech manufacturing after Taipei suspended bilateral…
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Indonesia’s Gibran resigns as vice-president, setting stage for political shake-up
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential…
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Why Philippines is muzzling anti-China rhetoric ahead of crucial Asean talks
The Philippine foreign affairs department’s rare rebuke of officials and agencies over anti-China rhetoric could signal Manila’s bid to rein in tensions ahead…
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Singapore Airlines backs new business class seats amid ‘dental chair’ criticism
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Wednesday that the cabin colour palette for its newly unveiled business class seats was “carefully selected” after the reveal…
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Malaysia says jellyfish light over Sabah was Chinese rocket, not aliens
A mysterious, jellyfish-shaped light spotted in the skies over Sabah was from a Chinese rocket launch, not aliens, according to the Malaysian Space Agency. The…
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Japan to fortify denial capabilities with US in defence strategy revamp
Japan is considering including a commitment to strengthening its “capabilities to deny” an adversary’s aggression in coordination with the United States in a…
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India moves to retain military recruits amid border risks and troop gaps
Thousands of Indian soldiers who would otherwise have left the military after four years will now be kept on, in a major rethink of the controversial Agnipath…
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Will China’s maritime moves push Japan and South Korea closer together?
China’s growing naval presence in the waters between Japan and South Korea could give the two neighbours a new incentive to overcome long-standing historical…
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Activist Greta Thunberg arrives at UN climate talks in Turkey
Prominent climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrived on Tuesday at the UN climate meeting, where she emphasised the need to protect people and the planet…
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Philippines’ Marcos accused of hiding Manila’s poor behind art for Asean summit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s administration has been accused of trying to conceal Manila’s urban poverty by clearing street vendors and homeless…
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Asian-Americans rejected Trump’s ICE raids, but will anything change?
US President Donald Trump has conceded that his mass deportation drive may have been “too tough” after his Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm…
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Indonesian VP Gibran offers to resign as Prabowo-Widodo cracks widen
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign at a meeting on Tuesday with President Prabowo Subianto, a senior official said, as…
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Indonesian fires: twin helicopter crashes expose fragile safety margins
Four deaths in two helicopter crashes within five days have raised questions about the dangers facing those fighting Indonesia’s massive forest fires…
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Loke resigns after Malaysia court clears Najib to start house arrest
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak arrived home on Tuesday, hours after the High Court cleared the way for him to start serving the remainder of his…
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Indonesia’s 100GW solar plan needs China, but who pays the US$73 billion bill?
Indonesia is turning to China for a major expansion of solar power and energy storage, but a new report warns that a multibillion-dollar funding gap and…
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Chinese delivery rider’s death in Melbourne ignites safety debate ahead of poll
The killing of a Chinese food delivery rider in Melbourne has renewed safety concerns across the city just weeks ahead of the Victorian state election, where…
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang scandal casts shadow over South Korea’s chip ‘bromance’
South Korea is facing growing concerns over the fallout from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, amid fears…
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Eurovision makes historic Asian debut, but will Gen Z fans tune in?
Eurovision, the live song contest that has launched the likes of Abba, Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John onto the world stage, is set to make its Asia debut…
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Singapore firm in Nvidia scandal; India on US ‘double standards’: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you…
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Singapore adds lustre to bullion hub with gold vault service for central banks
Singapore on Tuesday launched a gold storage service for foreign central banks and other financial institutions, as it seeks to bolster its position as a major…
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Deepavali picnic in Malaysia turns tragic as flash floods hit Selangor
Flash floods during a Deepavali picnic in Malaysia have killed a man and left seven others missing, as authorities evacuated hundreds from flood-prone areas in…
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Why is Vietnam’s To Lam in Japan? AI, chips and nuclear power
Vietnam’s To Lam is expected to use his visit to Japan this week to expand trade and investment options with Tokyo, especially in technology, amid continued…
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Japan busts fake cell tower used in phishing scheme targeting Chinese tourists
A Chinese man was referred to prosecutors on Monday for allegedly disrupting a major mobile carrier’s services in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district with a rogue…
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Odyssey cruise ship’s voyage ends in Singapore arrest after owner goes bust
A cruise ship left stranded in Southeast Asia after its US-based operator ran out of money has been arrested in Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority…
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Southeast Asian horror games unleash local nightmares on the world
While some tropes like zombies are universally scary, other sources of terror require specific cultural knowledge to inspire dread – something Wyn Panichpakdee…
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In Vietnam, ‘China plus one’ still needs Chinese input
At the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 Summit in Ho Chi Minh City on November 3, a discussion of regional connectivity explored how goods move across borders. I…
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Can China champion the Global South without speaking for it?
Travelling through South America earlier this year, I was repeatedly reminded of China’s growing importance. At Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, I…
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What’s next after airlines? Asia data breach raises wider cyber fears
A massive data breach that affected several airlines across Asia has underscored the need for industries in the region to revisit their reliance on third-party…
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Signs of Prabowo-Widodo rift grow as Indonesian lawmakers target VP Gibran’s credentials
A growing push among Indonesian lawmakers to investigate Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s academic credentials is raising questions about the influence…
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Japan deploys AI, specialist teams to counter cyberattack wave
Japan’s government on Friday compiled a package of emergency measures to address a spate of recent personal data breaches caused by unauthorised access, amid…
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Why Malaysia may still face trade uncertainty after US midterms
Malaysia’s hope for a shift in US trade policy is unlikely to be realised for some time, experts warn, as the new Democratic-led Congress will face strong…
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Indonesia doubles down on climate goals despite surging wildfire emissions
Indonesia’s climate ambitions are being undermined by devastating wildfires that contradict its emissions-cutting strategy, casting a shadow over Jakarta’s…
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Ex-Miss Thailand arrested over claims charity donations funded luxury lifestyle
A former Miss Thailand and well-known social activist was arrested on Friday alongside her husband, accused of siphoning off money from her charity to buy…
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Why Democratic Congress may enhance US-Philippines alliance, pivot to Asia
The Democratic Party’s sweep of both houses of the US Congress could stabilise Washington’s commitment to the Philippines, bringing relief to allies rattled by…
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Is EU’s Southeast Asia push facing a funding crunch as China widens lead?
An EU funding crunch is threatening to stifle the bloc’s ambitions to expand its influence in Southeast Asia, as Brussels grapples with a budget deadlock that…
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Malaysia’s Najib to remain in prison as legal questions linger despite fine payment
Malaysia’s disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak moved closer to house arrest after Umno on Friday paid a 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine…