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Domestic helpers rest in makeshift shelters in Tsuen Wan on May 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play

As climate change intensifies and urban space dwindles, migrant workers’ needs must be prioritised.

Japan

Japan adds Indonesia to its ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines

Chinese offshore investment

Asian Angle | Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors

Asean

Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis

Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Crime

Indonesia’s US$8 million visa scandal threatens drive for talent, investors

Public-sector corruption is an ‘open secret’ in Indonesia, analysts say, urging Jakarta to make the application process more transparent.

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Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong, Indonesia move towards direct transactions in yuan, rupiah

Agreement between People’s Bank of China, HKMA and Bank Indonesia aims to enhance efficiency and encourage use of the currencies.

Bundles of Indonesian rupiah are pictured at a currency exchange office in Jakarta on June 4, 2026. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Open Questions | AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia’s green transition

President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on how it bridges differences to build a more sustainable, climate-resilient world.

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Thailand

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

The worst attack on the city in recent history killed 20, including tourists from China, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Canada

Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI

The proposed plan could see companies fined up to 3 per cent of their global revenue or US$7.2 million if they do not comply.

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Australia and Indonesia have put in place social media bans for young users, while several European governments have announced their desire to make similar moves. Photo illustration: EPA
Human rights

Video | Indonesian soldiers guilty of acid attack on activist

The court ruled that the soldiers acted on their own initiative out of revenge, but critics called the verdict ‘a blatant whitewash’.

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China airliners

Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests

Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks.

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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Indonesian union boss defends joining Prabowo’s government

Said Iqbal says workers need lobbyists inside the palace. Critics say organised labour’s best weapon is its independence.

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Human rights

Indonesian soldiers jailed for up to 3 years over acid attack on activist

Amnesty International called the trial for the attack, which left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye, ‘a blatant whitewash’.

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An Indonesian military police officer escorts military personnel charged over an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus into the courtroom on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Social media

‘No one helped her’: Indonesia confronts bystander effect after teen’s drowning

Elmi Febrianti, 17, drowned while bystanders filmed. Her death has forced Indonesia to ask why no one tried to help.

Elmi Febrianti had been visiting Apparalang in Bulukumba regency with her family. Photo: Facebook
Donald Trump

Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line

Washington’s proposed tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent could push regional countries to accelerate economic integration.

The Philippines

Rescuers search for survivors after Philippines quake kills 37

More than 400 people were injured and four remain missing after Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

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Malaysia

Malaysia tackles illegal foreign-owned firms, as regional crackdown widens

Thailand is investigating businesses that circumvent curbs on foreign ownership by using Thai nationals for majority ownership registration.

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Malaysia’s iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The country has announced a crackdown against illegal businesses run by foreigners. Photo: EPA
Food and Drinks

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Uluwatu, Bali

From wood-fired barbecue feasts to Indonesian classics like nasi goreng with a seaside view, Uluwatu’s dining scene deserves a place on your Bali itinerary.

Wealth management

International firms bet big on Hong Kong’s US$2.95 trillion wealth hub status

City’s offshore wealth market is thriving as AXA and Standard Chartered target high-net-worth clients despite regulatory tightening.

The Philippines

At least 35 dead, 200 injured, after magnitude 7.8 quake hits Philippines

Schools and buildings collapsed as residents fled, with rescue teams continuing to search for missing students.

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A man walks near a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, the Philippines, on Monday. Photo: GenSan Dev/Reuters
Malaysia

‘Perfect time’: weak rupiah makes Indonesia irresistible for Malaysian tourists

The weak currency makes it a bargain for Malaysians seeking cheap holidays, with destinations like Bali in demand.

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Tourists visit a shop in Ubud, Indonesia’s Bali, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Luxury travel

Review | 2 villa stays in Uluwatu, Bali – for very different kinds of traveller

Korean stars such as Seulgi from girl group Red Velvet and actor Jung Kyung-ho, plus a number of Indonesian celebrities, have stayed at the properties.

Malaysia

‘We drank seawater’: a refugee’s journey from Myanmar to Malaysia

A Rohingya woman recalls her days adrift at sea and the legal limbo that has defined the 16 years since she reached Malaysia’s shores.

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Jobs

Opinion | Indonesia’s labour movement is deeply divided over political patronage

Rival rallies reveal a fundamental clash between a co-opted union elite and an independent grass-roots movement.

Indonesian workers take part in a protest during a May Day rally marking International Workers’ Day in front of the East Java Governor’s Office in Surabaya on May 1. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Indonesian police in the market for hi-tech Chinese equipment

The national force is particularly keen on boosting supplies of counterterror gear, according to a wish list unveiled at a Beijing expo.

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Indonesia is looking for hi-tech equipment for specialist police units. Photo: EPA
Environment

Asia’s marine pledges face credibility test at global ocean conference

Experts say even as momentum on ocean commitments grows in Asia, gaps in implementation and delivery remain.

Hong Kong society

With fewer public spaces for Hong Kong’s helpers, where can they go to unwind?

Helpers are being driven out of areas where they host activities, with NGOs saying more resting places are needed and urging government review.

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