9 h. ago No ‘radical changes’ from Australia as Albanese looks to shore up alliances

Canberra expected to continue managing close US relationship as it leans towards boosting ties with Southeast Asia, analysts note.

Politics

54 h. ago Philippines badly needs more Catholic priests. Could a Filipino pope boost clergy ranks?

‘A pope speaking Filipino, plain Filipino, talking to you like he’s talking to you directly it will be an inspiration,’ a seminarian says.

Politics

3 d. ago Singaporean man faces death penalty in Malaysia on drug charges

Tan Ban Choon is accused of possessing and trafficking over 10kg of drugs at a flat in Johor.

Events

3 d. ago Blackpink’s Lisa stirs outrage with Met Gala lingerie that appears to show Rosa Parks’ face

Social media users slammed the K-pop star, calling her look ‘highly distasteful’.

Politics

3 d. ago To Lam – the pragmatic leader putting Vietnam on the geostrategic map

Little is known about Lam’s rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his country’s interest.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s Financial Officials to Hold Briefing Amid Tariff Threat

China’s Financial Officials to Hold Briefing Amid Tariff Threat  Bloomberg.com

Politics

4 d. ago Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

Events

4 d. ago From Imus to pope? Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s hometown reflects on his journey

Luis Antonio Tagle began his career in Imus, where residents have fond memories of the cardinal with a 3 to 1 shot at becoming the next pope.

Politics

4 d. ago Singapore’s opposition, Filipino in running for pope, India vs Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s biggest trade fair breaks overseas attendance record despite US tariff war threat

The Canton Fair’s strong performance surprises exhibitors and analysts but transaction volume fails to reach pre-pandemic heights.

Events

4 d. ago China’s biggest trade fair scores record success despite US tariff war threat

China’s biggest trade fair scores record success despite US tariff war threat  South China Morning Post

Events

4 d. ago China’s biggest trade fair breaks records despite US tariffs

Canton Fair’s strong overseas attendance figures surprised exhibitors and analysts, but transaction volume failed to beat pre-pandemic heights.

Politics

4 d. ago Singapore ministers Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat deny dealings with criminal Su Haijin

Photos circulated online showed the ministers at dinners with Su Haijin, who was later convicted in a massive money laundering case.

Politics

4 d. ago Philippine warship sinks prematurely, scuppering its use for Balikatan target practice

The 80-year-old BRP Miguel Malvar was supposed to be a target ship in the US-Philippines Balikatan drills – until it started taking on water.

Events

4 d. ago Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

Events

5 d. ago China rail link in Malaysia’s sights as Bangkok cargo route gets go

A direct service to Thailand set to begin operations this year would improve connectivity to China, Laos and Central Asia, officials said.

Transport

5 d. ago China’s film industry on notice in Trump threat to expand tariff war to services

The US president said on social media that foreign-made films would be subject to a 100 per cent levy, citing ‘national security’.

Events

6 d. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Events

6 d. ago The end of ‘Chimerica’ and what that means for Southeast Asia

The breakdown of US-China economic symbiosis leaves Southeast Asian nations bracing for unpredictable shocks.

Politics

6 d. ago Indonesian clove farmers’ hopes wither as climate change hits hard

Erratic rainfall is affecting yields as flowers can be harvested only in a small window that depends heavily on the weather.

Society