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Education
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Indonesia hits pause on free meal programme
The 3-week break will save the government an estimated 3.4 trillion rupiah (US$191 million).
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push
5 hours ago
Plastic chokes Indonesian islands as enforcement slip through ghost nets
19 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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Malaysia
How a surge in midnight sea incursions is threatening Malaysia’s blue economy
The success of Malaysia’s maritime economic development depends on its ability to monitor and protect its waters, experts say.
19 Jun 2026 - 11:59AM
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Tourism
Drowning of Indonesian teen at tourist spot spurs calls for tighter safety rules
Several tourists have died in Indonesia while taking part in outdoor activities, prompting calls for operators to be held accountable.
6 hours ago
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US-ally trade wars
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Many countries are ‘quiet quitting’ the US and China on trade
While the US and Chinese markets are essential, other countries are making deals with each other in search of more diversified trade.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Indonesia market sell-off fuels anti-Singapore sentiment online
Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:02PM
Central banks
Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten the middle class
A successful sovereign wealth fund debut and a stock market rally offer a reprieve, even as higher borrowing costs threaten growth.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
Asean
Aid and diplomacy: US Navy’s renewed bid for Southeast Asian influence
Pacific Partnership 2026 aims to counter China’s rising influence in the region, amid growing doubts about US leadership, analysts say.
17 Jun 2026 - 5:21PM
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Asean
Iran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA
The agency warns that the region’s energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 if it does not quickly look for alternatives.
16 Jun 2026 - 11:02PM
Prabowo Subianto
Free meals, political cost: why Indonesia is restructuring, not axing, scheme
As it was Prabowo’s signature campaign promise, dropping the programme could prove ‘embarrassing’ to the president, experts say.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Earthquakes
Panicked residents flee as strong earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi
Many Sulawesi residents are haunted by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that devastated Palu in 2018, setting off a three-metre-high tsunami.
16 Jun 2026 - 11:24PM
SCMP Highlights
Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights
From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
16 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM
Japan
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Short-sellers are circling as Japan’s yen presents a tempting target
A Japan declining in competitiveness presents a tempting target, with short-sellers likely to also target economies like India and Indonesia.
17 Jun 2026 - 10:50PM
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Britain
UK bans under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube
The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.
15 Jun 2026 - 6:48PM
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Malaysia
Viral video of Indonesian helper being beaten in Malaysia prompts calls to act
Four suspects were detained in Johor as an Indonesian MP urged President Prabowo to intervene over the abuse in a private home.
15 Jun 2026 - 12:42PM
Trip Inspiration
From Double Haven to Phuket, Nirup Island to Amalfi – where should you take your yacht?
Discover dream yachting destinations – from Hong Kong’s serene Double Haven and Phuket’s island-hopping paradise to Sardinia’s crystal waters and Nirup Island’s luxury marina escape.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Hong Kong society
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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.
14 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
Japan
Japan adds Indonesia to its ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines
By exporting warships, analysts say Tokyo is sidestepping military pacts to bind partners through shared hardware.
14 Jun 2026 - 8:17AM
Chinese offshore investment
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Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors
A leaked grievance letter reveals how Jakarta’s resource nationalism risks driving essential Chinese capital away.
13 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
Asean
Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis
Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?
13 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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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.
12 Jun 2026 - 3:21PM
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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?
12 Jun 2026 - 8:33AM
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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.
11 Jun 2026 - 8:42PM
Banking & finance
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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.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:58PM
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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.
11 Jun 2026 - 7:42PM
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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.
11 Jun 2026 - 7:47AM
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Human rights
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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’.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:37PM
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