72 minutes ago Malaysia’s migrating nurses, Chinese ‘villains’ comment forces apology: 7 Asia highlights

From Malaysia facing a nursing crunch to AI-generated tourist attractions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

1 hour ago US telecom worker who was Chinese agent sentenced to 4 years in prison

US telecom worker who was Chinese agent sentenced to 4 years in prison  VOA Asia

Events

2 hours ago Elon Musk calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’, drones the future of air combat

Trump ally Musk shared a video of Chinese drones on X, and said F-35’s makers are ‘idiots’ for still building manned jets.

Events

5 hours ago Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite

President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

Politics

5 hours ago ‘A clear signal to China’: US task force backs Philippine operations in South China Sea

The deployment of US soldiers in Palawan enhances intelligence gathering for Second Thomas Shoal, underscoring the Philippine stance in the dispute, analysts note.

Politics

7 hours ago Chinese scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study

Pioneering technology to improve afterburner efficiency could make the Chinese military unrivalled in air combat.

Events

12 hours ago Popular Vegas Chinese restaurant opens 4th location, first in a casino

Popular Vegas Chinese restaurant opens 4th location, first in a casino  Las Vegas Review-Journal

Society

13 hours ago 17 missing after tourist yacht sinks in high waves on Red Sea, Egyptian officials say

Rescuers saved 28 people from the vessel south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam, and some were airlifted to receive medical treatment.

Politics

13 hours ago Xi’s South American tour: China takes centre stage as US heads for the wings

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s nine-day trip to Peru and Brazil shows Beijing’s growing profile while US awaits the coming of Trump 2.0.

Politics