9 h. ago China’s C909 passenger jet spreads wings with VietJet, after TransNusa, Lao Airlines

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

Politics

14 h. ago Malaysia bids farewell to Chinese pandas as new conservation deal begins

Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who have been in Malaysia for 11 years, will be replaced with a new pair under Xi Jinping’s freshly signed deal.

Economics

21 h. ago 1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

Politics

30 h. ago Cambodia’s renovated naval base welcomes 2 Japanese warships despite US concerns

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh said that the visit is ‘a historically significant event’ that would ‘enhance trust and confidence’.

Events

32 h. ago Myanmar’s earthquake recovery hindered by lack of resources, aftershocks

The United Nations estimated that at least 2.5 million tons of debris from the quake, roughly 125,000 truckloads, will need to be removed.

Events

35 h. ago Amid ‘Jumbo’ success, can Indonesia become an animation powerhouse?

The Indonesian film has become Southeast Asia’s biggest ever animation release in terms of revenue, at US$10 million as of April 14.

Politics

37 h. ago President Xi ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs US tariff threats

President Xi ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs US tariff threats  Jamaica Gleaner

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40 h. ago As sea levels rise, Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to keep floodwaters at bay

Pasijah’s home is the only one remaining in this part of Rejosari Senik, a small village on Java’s northern coast that is now submerged by water.

Events

43 h. ago Xi Jinping ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats

Xi Jinping ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats  Inquirer.net

Events

45 h. ago A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May

Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Politics

52 h. ago China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats  AJC.com

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53 h. ago Philippine man nailed to cross for 36th time to mark Good Friday

The man, 64, was nailed to a cross for his 36th time amid warnings of temperatures reaching dangerous levels.

Politics

59 h. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, post

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

Politics

59 h. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, amid Trump tariffs?

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

Politics

59 h. ago China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats  Toronto Star

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63 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is the most trusted power in Southeast Asia

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power in the region.

Politics

63 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is Southeast Asia’s most trusted partner

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power.

Politics

3 d. ago Tariff war ‘hurting all US assets’, AI to help blind ‘see’: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s ‘inept’ handling of tariffs to the final leg of Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs fuel China’s dream of railway link with Southeast Asia

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, intraregional rail transport was at the top of the agenda.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s Xi wraps up Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia

The Chinese president’s tour through Southeast Asia comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as the region’s most dependable trade partner.

Politics