18 h. ago Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects, minister says

Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects, minister says  Reuters

Politics

20 h. ago How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

City’s flag carrier secures spot among top 10, edging out rival Singapore Airlines, which failed to make the list in April.

Politics

20 h. ago China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks

China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks  CNBC

Economics

24 h. ago Venezuela denies opposition members left country in rescue operation

Venezuela’s interior minister says exit of opposition staffers from embassy was negotiated.

Events

27 h. ago Focus on Singapore cabinet reveal sidetracked by ministers’ photos with Fujian gang member

The city state awaits Prime Minister Wong’s government line-up amid controversy over images of Ong and Chee with a convicted money-launderer.

Politics

34 h. ago US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: ‘We do not spy on friends’.

Politics

41 h. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2025

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2025  fmprc.gov.cn

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44 h. ago Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with US

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with US-China trade talks, Fed rate call in focus  Yahoo Finance

Politics

46 h. 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

57 h. ago Trump meets new Canadian PM, who tells him Canada is not for sale

Oval Office session with Prime Minister Mark Carney is cordial though US president touts ‘51st state’ and says he wants to keep tariffs.

Politics

58 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Houthis after rebels pledge to stop ship attacks

The US president says the Iran-backed group has ‘capitulated’, as Oman’s foreign minister confirms a ceasefire has been reached.

Events

63 h. ago China gives glimpse of Fujian aircraft carrier’s catapult technology in action

CCTV shows brief footage of electromagnetic launch system while warning its complexity will mean longer sea trials.

Transport

63 h. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2025

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2025  mfa.gov.cn

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2 d. ago Thai politician’s cafe photo with tobacco workers behind glass, sparks ‘human zoo’ backlash

Healthcare company executive tries to explain away voyeuristic coffee shop gaffe but online critics are not satisfied.

Politics

3 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

3 d. ago Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile attack on main airport

Israel’s prime minister had vowed to retaliate for Sunday’s missile attack on Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Events

3 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

3 d. ago India to hold drills in case of ‘hostile attack’ amid Kashmir tensions with Pakistan

The mock civil defence drills will focus on evacuation and civilian training to counter potential threats from Pakistan.

Events

3 d. ago US in ‘initial’ talks with Rwanda over migrant deal, that mirrors past UK controversy

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed Rwanda was among countries talking to Washington over a migrant deal, but no final decisions have been made.

Events

3 d. ago In response to US tariffs, Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures

The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Economics