48 h. ago Megaquake scare in Japan, Philippines boosts air power: 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 would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Japan on alert as Hokkaido tremors reignite megaquake fears A string of moderate earthquakes off the coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido has reignited concerns among experts and residents about the risk of a catastrophic seismic event – though scientists stress...

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3 d. ago John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war 2. ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden 3. Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy? 4. Japan grows restless for next-gen fighter jets as progress with...

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7 d. ago China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan , Asia News

China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan , Asia News  AsiaOne

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9 d. ago Musk’s alleged Japan child, ‘Trump and Lee Kuan Yew similar’: 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 would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Elon Musk’s alleged child with Japanese pop star sparks online storm in Japan 2. Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter 3. Trump and Lee Kuan Yew similar in ‘common sense’ approach: Pete Hegseth 4. ‘I’m sad’: Blackpink fans in...

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1 week ago China and US exchange verbal shots, Indian food in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US ‘destabilising Asia-Pacific’: China fires back at Shangri-La Dialogue 2. Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter 3. Bitterness reimagined: Bali bomber seeks a second chance through coffee 4. Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump...

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1 week ago China and US exchange verbal shots; Hong Kong’s Indian food: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US ‘destabilising Asia-Pacific’: China fires back at Shangri-La Dialogue 2. Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter 3. Bitterness reimagined: Bali bomber seeks a second chance through coffee 4. Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump...

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1 week ago Chinese Harvard graduate’s speech, India’s AMCA fighter jet: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads purge 2. Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter 3. Bitterness reimagined: Bali bomber seeks a second chance through coffee 4. US ‘destabilising Asia-Pacific’: China fires back at...

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1 week ago Trump news at a glance: Hegseth warns of ‘imminent’ China threat, urging Asia to upgrade militaries

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth warns of ‘imminent’ China threat, urging Asia to upgrade militaries  The Guardian

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1 week ago ‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech

‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech  Defense News

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1 week ago US military personnel in Taiwan, paraglider cheating death: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US’ 500 military personnel in Taiwan an ‘open test’ of Beijing’s red lines Washington’s disclosure that around 500 US military personnel are stationed in Taiwan signals more open and substantial defence support for the island – a...

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1 week ago ‘I’m sad’: Blackpink fans in Malaysia lament tour snub, slam censorship

Heartbroken Malaysian fans of Blackpink have blamed their government’s censorious streak for the K-pop supergroup omitting to stop in Kuala Lumpur on their highly-anticipated world tour. On Tuesday, the chart-topping and YouTube record-breaking quartet comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rose, announced their first world tour since 2023 with shows scheduled across North America, Europe and Asia from July this year through to January 2026. The news threw Blinks – a term used to describe the...

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2 w. ago Ship sinks off India’s coast, spilling oil and cargo containers

The vessel capsized off southern Kerala state, leaking fuel and releasing 100 cargo containers into the Arabian Sea.

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2 w. ago Shirtless man detained in Vietnam for vandalising historic throne

The man broke an arm off the 200-year-old royal seat. He was ‘screaming, talking nonsense’ and showed signs of psychosis, officials said.

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2 w. ago More Malaysians choosing skills over degrees; vocational training gets boost from Beijing

More Malaysians choosing skills over degrees; vocational training gets boost from Beijing  Asia News Network

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2 w. ago Air India ranks dead last for punctuality in UK: ‘completely unacceptable’

Last year, the Indian flag carrier’s departures from UK airports were almost 46 minutes late on average.

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2 w. ago French President Macron hopes for defence, energy and tech deals as he starts Asia trip

Macron arrived in Vietnam on Sunday and will then go to Indonesia and finish up in Singapore, where he will speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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2 w. ago France’s President Macron arrives in Vietnam, kicking off Southeast Asia tour

Macron, who is also to visit Indonesia and Singapore, will pitch his country as a reliable alternative partner to the US and China.

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2 w. ago France’s president kicks off Southeast Asia tour seeking deals in Vietnam

Emmanuel Macron, who is also to visit Indonesia and Singapore, will pitch his country as a reliable alternative partner to the US and China.

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2 w. ago France’s president kicks off Southeast Asia tour sealing deals in Vietnam

Emmanuel Macron is also set to visit Indonesia and Singapore. His visit to Hanoi coincided with a new VietJet order for planemaker Airbus.

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2 w. ago Russia kills at least 12 in Ukraine war’s largest air attack

Ukraine’s air force said Russia had launched 298 drones and 69 missiles, although it said it was able to down 266 drones and 45 missiles.

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