2 hours 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

3 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 South Korean man convicted of evading military service by binge eating

The man, who intentionally put on weight to avoid serving in combat, was sentenced to a year in prison, suspended for two years.

Events

6 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

8 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

9 hours ago China’s Salt Typhoon hackers target telecom firms in Southeast Asia with new malware

China’s Salt Typhoon hackers target telecom firms in Southeast Asia with new malware  The Record from Recorded Future News

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13 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 Chinese among 16 tourists missing after yacht sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea

28 people were saved after vessel sank in rough waters south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam. Rescuers are searching for the missing.

Events

14 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