8 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

23 h. ago China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks

China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks  cbn.com

Politics

24 h. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Politics

30 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

31 h. ago Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks

Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks  Sky News

Events

36 h. ago Beijing mulls new measures to stabilise markets as US tariff war hits

China’s major financial regulators elaborate on how they plan to shore up the economy and markets as US tariffs begin to bite.

Events

36 h. ago China rolls out rate cuts, policy package to guard economy against US tariffs

China’s major financial regulators have announced more measures to shore up the economy and markets as the trade war’s impact ramps up.

Economics

36 h. ago China rolls out policy package to guard against US tariffs: as it happened

China’s major financial regulators announced more measures to shore up the country’s economy and capital markets as the trade war ramps up.

Economics

36 h. 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

38 h. ago Trump Officials Set First Meeting with China Amid Tariff War

Trump Officials Set First Meeting with China Amid Tariff War  Newsweek

Politics

41 h. ago Trump tariff war sees Canada make big trade shift away from US

Exports to the US were down 6.6 per cent, but shipments to other countries surged by nearly 25 per cent.

Politics

51 h. 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

56 h. 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

56 h. 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

57 h. 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

57 h. 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

57 h. 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

58 h. 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

59 h. 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

63 h. ago US House passes China bills on issues from economic espionage to human rights

Representatives also move to strengthen US ties with Taiwan and approve legislation to sanction officials involved in Falun Gong abuses.

Economics