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US, Israel war on Iran
Why US tanker blockades are raising risks for Southeast Asian strait controllers
The bigger risk is not of the Iran war spilling into their waters, but the strain of operating in more contested sea lanes, analysts say.
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Bangladesh
A Delhi-Dhaka thaw? India opens door to Sheikh Hasina extradition talks
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Donald Trump
‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
24 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
US, Israel war on Iran
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Iran war ship seizures show how dual-use claims are being weaponised
In an increasingly fractured world, elastic dual-use claims could become not just a security tool but a new sticking point in global trade.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:29AM
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Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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Millionaires and billionaires
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong poised for rebound
China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:57PM
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Asean
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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Malaysia
US intercepts Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia amid Hormuz tensions
The vessels were ordered to move away from their positions as Washington and Tehran intensify their stand-off over the waterway.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:27AM
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China stock market
Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Fashion
How craft-focused brands are rewriting fashion’s future with traditional skills
As labels like Bode, Diotima, Kinyan Lam and Josh Tafoya show, some of fashion’s most original voices are rooted in centuries-old traditions.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM
Food and agriculture
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
A precarious planting season looms amid suppressed rainfall and soaring fertiliser costs threatening the region’s harvests.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
Climate change
Saved by water bell? Indian schools hit on novel idea to tackle brutal heatwave
The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for New Delhi, with temperatures expected to rise to a high of 44 degrees.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
Taiwan
Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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New Zealand
New Zealand minister under fire for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks
A free-trade agreement, to be signed next week, could see more than 20,000 Indian migrants entering New Zealand, officials say.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:33AM
SCMP Highlights
India’s nuclear breakthrough, Southeast Asia’s Balikatan snub: 7 Asia highlights
From Southeast Asian nations skipping Balikatan drills to India’s nuclear breakthrough, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:49PM
South Korea
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:35PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran firing on Indian oil tankers in Hormuz sparks ‘mistaken identity’ fears
Analysts say the episode reveals how easily military pressure and confusion in Hormuz can affect vessels not meant to be in the line of fire.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:27PM
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China energy security
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:01AM
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China-India relations
India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security
Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
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Banking & finance
Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment
Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports
Targets reportedly include a Saudi pipeline to the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a UAE export terminal at Fujairah, outside the Gulf.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:36PM
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South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
China property
Will AI job fears hurt China’s housing market as they have in the US and India?
AI’s impact on China’s housing market remains limited for now due to manufacturing strength, but younger tech workers may face headwinds.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Lavrov said the foundations of globalisation powered primarily by the US had ‘come to an end’.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes
Fuel has jumped from 25 per cent of total operating costs for airlines to nearly 45 per cent in a matter of weeks, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:14PM
US-China trade war
Trade tensions dim foreign investment outlook in US and China, survey finds
US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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