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Middle East
Israeli army forces patients out of Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, doctors say
The Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the few still functioning in the area, was targeted by Israeli troops who claim it is a Hamas stronghold.
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‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system
24 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations
24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM
East Asia
‘Super-aged’ South Korea faces demographic challenges as 20% of population over 65
The milestone, driven by a declining birth rate, highlights the country’s rapidly ageing population and the need for policy changes to address the demographic challenges.
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An elderly woman rests her eyes while sitting in front of a mural outside a property in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Fate of Nippon Steel’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands
Joe Biden has 15 days to decide on the US$15 billion sale, amid opposition from key stakeholders, and president-elect Trump, who says it is a national security risk.
24 Dec 2024 - 5:59PM
Politics
What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties
Officials deny speculation of a rift even as analysts note Prabowo’s ‘diplomatic gaffe’ could indicate possible missteps in foreign policy.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:27PM
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Southeast Asia
PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns
An independent survey finds 39 per cent of respondents feel Malaysia is going in the right direction as of end-November 2024, compare to 36 per cent the previous year.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:34PM
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a welcome ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima, Peru, on November 13. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
Malaysian police make child porn raids ahead of social media deadline
Police say material seized from 13 men arrested countrywide contained 40,000 pieces of pornography, including of children.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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‘Extremely irresponsible’: Philippine army’s Typhon purchase plan angers China
The Typhon missile system has raised tensions between Manila and Beijing after its deployment in US-Philippine military drills.
24 Dec 2024 - 12:38PM
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Politics
Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?
Noh Sang-won, an ex-intelligence chief, has allegedly advised Yoon Suk-yeol on his martial law decree’s timing based on fortune-telling.
24 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Southeast Asia
Cambodian man gets 31 years in jail for gunning down soon-to-be married couple
Businessman Srey Sina was also ordered to pay more than US$2 million in compensation to Long Lysong and Khin Kanchana’s families.
24 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
Cambodian businessman Srey Sina was sentenced to 31 years in prison for killing a young couple. Photo: YouTube/KampucheaTV
Politics
Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Baby girl among 7 killed in 3-vehicle crash on Malaysia highway
Traffic was completely stalled for more than 10km in Melaka’s Ayer Keroh, with police taking nearly four hours to clear the wreckage.
24 Dec 2024 - 3:19PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Malaysian university suspends professor over sexual harassment claims
University says move to suspend professor over allegations of sending nude photos to students is in line with its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.
24 Dec 2024 - 1:50PM
East Asia
Yoon’s lawyer denies first lady visited cosmetic clinic before martial law bid
A South Korean opposition lawmaker alleged that Kim Keon-hee left the medical centre an hour before the martial law declaration.
24 Dec 2024 - 1:56PM
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South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee in Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: YNA/dpa
Politics
What Apple’s US$1 billion investment pledge means for Indonesia’s tech sector
Apple’s offer shows Indonesia’s push for local content rules is starting to pay off, but new entrants to its tech sector could be deterred, analysts note.
24 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
East Asia
US Marines in Japan, Malaysia’s first home-grown EV: 7 Asia highlights
From relocating US Marines in Okinawa to Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
24 Dec 2024 - 1:00PM
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Economics
Thailand’s high-tech utopia starts to take shape – but will it deliver?
At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.
21 Dec 2024 - 8:11AM
Thailand’s once-thriving economy, which grew an average of 5 per cent annually in the early 2000s, has been battered by two decades of political turmoil and coups. Image: Huy Truong
People
‘Now we know’: Malaysia’s Syrian refugees find Assad’s fall bittersweet
Malaysia offered sanctuary to thousands of Syrians who fled the Assad regime. Now Bashar is gone some want to return. Others aren’t so sure.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:09PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Australia faces seismic shift over social media ban – and it’s felt across Asia
As Thailand’s youth advocate for similar bans on under-16s, Malaysia and Singapore ramp up their own efforts to combat online dangers.
9 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
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Politics
‘What’s in it for me’: will Trump 2.0 squeeze the Philippines for US support?
The US president-elect’s interest in containing China militarily and supporting the Philippines’ defence remains an open question.
30 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
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‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system
24 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
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SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations
24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM
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What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties
24 Dec 2024 - 4:27PM
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Malaysian police make child porn raids ahead of social media deadline
24 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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Malaysian university suspends professor over sexual harassment claims
24 Dec 2024 - 1:50PM
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