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Asia - South China Morning Post
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South Korea hails success of its first Arctic shipping trial
A South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the…
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Days after AI missile test, North Korea fires more projectiles
North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, Seoul’s military said, after weeks of mounting friction over a landmine explosion…
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How shadow banking feeds Myanmar while starving its military
On a recent Friday night in a Bangkok dive bar, a group of young Myanmar exiles sang softly along to a mournful ballad played on an acoustic guitar. None among…
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Despite a China-India thaw, military relations are stuck in 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi three times in the past three years. Indian pilgrims are back at Kailash, the Tibetan…
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Pakistan imposes emergency in stronghold of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday, the…
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India’s cockroach party leaders freed as election chief protests mount
The leaders of India’s youth-led online “cockroach” movement were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained to thwart a major…
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Unsung turtle conservation heroes in Malaysia’s Sabah unite to fight poachers
Roziah Jelali has a tip or two on catching a turtle poacher: carrying a pair of binoculars and having patience in spades are key to doing the job well. The…
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Denuclearising North Korea would ‘defy history’: analyst
The denuclearisation of North Korea has become an “increasingly improbable” goal and the United States and its allies should move beyond it to devote their…
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Could Thai durian export duty mean higher prices, higher quality in China?
A Thai government proposal to charge export duties on durians, a major cash crop, could raise prices for the fruit in China – its primary market – along with…
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Why warm welcomes can’t stop Malaysia’s doctor exodus from Borneo
On Facebook, public hospitals in Malaysia’s Bornean states have been rolling out “Selamat Datang” [welcome] banner posts to embrace medical staff reporting for…
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Can ‘neutral’ Malaysia stay above the fray in the US-China tech rivalry?
Despite Malaysia’s insistence that its long-standing non-alignment policy extends to cyberspace, analysts say the country’s reliance on American and Chinese…
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Sri Lanka’s ex-first lady arrested in charity corruption probe
Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected…
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14 years after Nirbhaya gang rape horror, has India progressed on women’s safety?
Bhavya Gupta was a Grade 4 student when the 2012 horrific gang rape and murder of a medical college intern who was on a private bus in New Delhi, which sparked…
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‘Nothing is left’: deadly floods slam Thai economy and strain Bangkok ahead of IMF meeting
Monsoon floods in Thailand have killed 60 people since mid-September, officials said, as surging waters exact an increasing economic toll – destroying homes…
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Anti-terror arrests in Indonesia highlight challenge of combating ‘virtual’ groups
The recent arrests of 11 suspected terrorists by authorities in Indonesia underline how terrorism remains a persistent security challenge, with analysts…
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Kagan, Soai win Nobel Chemistry Prize for solving chemical asymmetry puzzle
Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving a long-standing riddle of asymmetric “mirror image” molecules, a…
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Ex-Buddhist monk who founded Thai Aids hospice convicted of embezzlement
A former Buddhist monk in Thailand was convicted on Wednesday of misusing donations to a highly praised hospice he established for people with HIV/Aids and…
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Singapore to charge American man over perfume theft spree at Changi Airport
A 47-year-old man will be charged on Thursday over a series of perfume thefts at Changi Airport, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Wednesday. The thefts…
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Malaysia’s Melaka sets election date as BN, PAS near alliance against Anwar
Malaysia’s Melaka will hold a state election on November 14 as the Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition nears a pact with Islamist rivals, leaving Prime…
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Singapore must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust: foreign minister
Singapore occupies a “peculiarly sensitive existential point” as it seeks to retain strategic options amid a great power rivalry, Foreign Minister Vivian…
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Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to Busan
A marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales…
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521kg of meth seized from Laos private jet bound for Manila, not Malaysia: police
The 521kg (1,148lbs) of suspected methamphetamine seized by Laotian authorities from a private jet was not sourced from Malaysia, with the drugs believed to…
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Malaysia’s Myanmar bet? Repatriations pave way for diplomacy
Malaysia’s repatriation of Myanmar nationals ahead of a visit to Kuala Lumpur by the war-torn country’s leader appears to mirror efforts by other Asean…
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US military in Japan’s Okinawa imposes night curfew after marine’s arrest over murder
The US military in Okinawa will impose a curfew from midnight to 5am for a month starting Friday following the arrest of a marine on suspicion of robbing and…
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As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routines
Jeff Kingston used to take long walks with his dogs across the hills of Gunma in central Japan. But not this year. He has good reason. Kingston says he has…
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4 Indonesian seamen kidnapped by Somali pirates return home
Four Indonesian seamen who were kidnapped and held hostage by Somali pirates aboard an oil tanker for more than five months arrived back home on Tuesday. The…
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Rising electricity needs put Southeast Asia’s energy security at risk: report
Risks to Southeast Asia’s energy supplies are multiplying faster than nations are coming up with solutions to meet rapidly rising demand for electricity…
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India opposition lawmakers detained over protest against election chief
Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in the capital of New Delhi on Tuesday for trying to breach barricades during a protest march to demand the…
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Singaporean massage parlour boss added to US ‘worst of the worst criminal aliens list’
A Singaporean woman has been added to a US list of “the worst of the worst criminal aliens,” becoming the third citizen from the city state to appear on the…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo taps Widodo’s allies as advisers amid falling approval rating
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to keep potential rivals in his inner circle as he faces growing political pressure by appointing influential…
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Why India is getting serious about ending the Ukraine war
India’s recent push to become more involved in helping end the Russia-Ukraine war comes as the costs of the conflict continue to mount for New Delhi, amid the…
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8 public officers in Singapore referred to police after property review
Eight public service officers have been referred to Singapore police after a review of 191 officers’ property transactions, Coordinating Minister for Public…
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How Singapore’s local cafes compete with Chinese coffee giant Luckin
When Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee moved into the unit next to his neighbourhood cafe in Singapore, Folk Yard owner Chew Yit Shan grew nervous. Luckin…
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Southeast Asia urged to step up war against AI-powered scams through data sharing
Governments and financial institutions in Southeast Asia urgently need to find a way to safely and quickly share data if they hope to contain a surge in scams…
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From cabin crew to cockpit: Malaysian woman’s AirAsia pilot dreams take off
She spent some of her teenage years helping her mother at a sundry shop in Malaysia after school, and throughout that period kept a dream of achieving…
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North Korea’s DMZ landmines sabotage the South’s peace push
North Korea’s laying of landmines along its heavily fortified border with the South has laid bare how misaligned the two nations have become over their de…
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Japan PM Takaichi defends skipping G7 online meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned…
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India sizes up US F-35 stealth jets in landmark first on home turf
US F-35 stealth fighters have joined Indian warplanes for military exercises near the Pakistan border in recent days, marking the first time America’s most…
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AirAsia chief’s jab backfires, Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’: 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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Malaysia’s queen comforts family of girl found dead at school, pledges to get justice
The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya said he drew comfort from Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and her assurance that she would do what she can to help…
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Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit
Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World…
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Marine’s arrest for murder in Japan fuels anger over US military presence
The alleged murder of an Okinawan woman by a US marine has raised questions over the American military presence on the island, piling pressure on its newly…
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Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogue
Japan and Australia have agreed to establish an annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well…
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Why India’s missile deals in Central Asia matter to Russia and China
India has sold its Akash air-defence missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, giving it a foothold in Central Asia as it seeks to become a major global…
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Seoul probe reveals border mine blast caused by North Korea
South Korea said on Monday that a recent border blast that seriously wounded two of its soldiers was caused by mines planted by North Korea. North Korea…
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Southeast Asia starts to rethink its AI data centre boom: ‘at what cost?’
Southeast Asian governments are learning some hard truths about the data centre boom they spent years working to attract, analysts say – it promises jobs…
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Malaysia eyes permanent F1 comeback despite travel chaos at Bahrain GP
Malaysia was aflush with Formula One fever this weekend, rekindling talk of permanently bringing the race back to the Southeast Asian nation after a long…
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If BTS has to serve, why are South Korean sportsmen, artists exempt: ex-lawmaker
A former South Korean lawmaker has called for the abolition of the military exemption system granted to outstanding national athletes, arguing that military…
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India seeks to be ‘a little bit more involved’ in ending Ukraine war: minister
India is taking a more direct role in efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, engaging both sides on issues including shipping and reducing…
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Pro-Israel Samoa prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked video
Samoa’s prime minister apologised on Monday after video surfaced showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture. Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea…
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Malaysians choose family over shopping or holidays, domestic travel data shows
Malaysians delight in visiting family and friends, so much so that these visits made up 44 per cent of domestic travel. They enjoy seeing their loved ones even…
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Laotian man freed from eSwatini jail 14 months after US third-country deportation
A Laotian citizen deported by the United States to eSwatini under Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown was released from a maximum-security…
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Malaysia’s Anwar set to unveil crowd-pleasing budget as political pressure rises
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim is expected to roll out a populist budget on Friday aimed at placating voter concerns over the cost of living and access to essential…
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Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he believed Russia may have shared jet-drone technology with its long-standing ally North Korea. In…
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Supporters of Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan begin ‘long march’ to Islamabad
A march protesting against the imprisonment of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan kicked off in northwest Pakistan on Sunday after talks to avoid the…
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How the ‘G2’ effect of Xi-Trump summit is reverberating through Asia
For American and Chinese people interested in the outcome of the latest summit between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, their…
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India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition
Thousands of young protesters and opposition parties staged protests in the national capital and Mumbai on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Election…
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Malaysia repatriates 1,500 Myanmar nationals despite UN risk warnings
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals who were sent back from Malaysia arrived in the country’s largest city on Sunday despite warnings from the UN refugee agency and…
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5 dead in 3 weeks: are Indonesia’s whale strandings on the rise?
A cluster of whale and whale shark strandings across Indonesia – five in the past three weeks alone – has raised questions over whether such incidents are…
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Japan’s Takaichi presses US after marine arrested over murder-robbery of woman
A 20-year-old US marine was arrested on Sunday in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, police said. Davin Ballard…