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Capital
Vientiane
Head of State
President Thongloun Sisoulith
Head of Government
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone
Hong Kong economy
New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’
New business group launched at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026.
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies
27 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
Singapore
Why Wong-Putin meeting doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia
22 Jun 2026 - 6:58PM
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Asean
Can Russia secure ‘third power’ status in Southeast Asia with energy push?
While energy may be ‘a good opening’ for Russia to boost Asean ties, analysts say its relevance in the region is unlikely to grow.
20 Jun 2026 - 3:24PM
Extreme weather
Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives
Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.
20 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Africa
Vietnamese deported to South Sudan under Trump’s controversial scheme goes home
At least seven African nations have agreed to accept deportees who are not their own citizens as part of arrangements with the US.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia and Asean tap Russia for energy security, defying Western ‘prejudices’
At the Asean-Russia summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalled the bloc’s willingness to engage with Moscow on trade.
18 Jun 2026 - 6:29PM
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
China travel
Panda and pet services: China plans over 160 tourist trains to boost consumption
Beijing eyes themed journeys and new on-board services as part of broader efforts to rebalance the economy.
11 Jun 2026 - 6:36PM
Ebola virus
Asia on Ebola alert: could the virus slip through regional defences?
While the risk of Ebola reaching Asia is low, experts urge governments to prioritise early detection over border controls.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Myanmar
Deformed fish in river, pollution from rare earth mines in Myanmar fuel fears
Russian and Chinese firms are also competing to be the first to reach a tungsten mine in a conflict zone, sparking concerns of NGOs.
5 Jun 2026 - 4:07PM
Singapore
Suspected Filipino scammer reveals how Cambodian ring conned Singaporeans
De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, accused of taking part in a three-level impersonation scam, gives insights into the gang’s fraud tactics.
4 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
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China airliners
Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang
The Chinese-made jet debuted in Xinjiang as recently as 2023, but is now being used on more than 120 routes in the region.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
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SCMP Highlights
Japan’s Russia concern, firms pick Malaysia over Singapore: 7 Asia highlights
From Japan’s concerns about Russian military activity to moon bears freed in Laos, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
2 Jun 2026 - 1:08PM
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New flooding in Laos cave threatens rescue of remaining villagers
Rescuers say the conditions will complicate the mission to save two remaining villagers after they successfully freed five men trapped in the cave system.
2 Jun 2026 - 11:42AM
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Villagers rescued from flooded Laos cave
The men emerged weak and dazed to an outpouring of emotion from rescuers and relatives.
31 May 2026 - 12:20PM
Asean
Asian Angle
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Where Southeast Asians really want to live, work and travel
While Thailand leads for tourism, Singapore and Japan are the top draws for work, revealing uneven regional soft power dynamics.
31 May 2026 - 10:00AM
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Thailand
5 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave freed after 10-day ordeal
The men emerged weak and dazed to an outpouring of emotion from rescuers and relatives on the muddy topside. Two others remain missing.
31 May 2026 - 11:52AM
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Asean
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Why the Philippines walks a delicate balance as Asean chair
Manila’s success at the helm will depend on its ability to make the Association of Southeast Asian Nations more operational than before.
30 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Five of 7 villagers trapped in Laos cave found alive
A Thai-led rescue team broke through to an area where they found the 5 villagers on a muddy ledge, but two others from the group remain missing.
28 May 2026 - 11:36AM
Thailand
5 of 7 villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave found alive
A Thai-led rescue team broke through to an area where they found the five villagers on a muddy ledge, but two others remain missing.
28 May 2026 - 9:10AM
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Rescuers race to save miners in flooded Laos cave
Thai teams have joined the mission, as rescuers share photos of the treacherous conditions in the cave tunnel.
27 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Animals
After years in tiny cages, 27 moon bears finally taste freedom in Laos
The raid on a brutal bile extraction facility disguised as a zoo was believed to be the largest in Southeast Asian history.
27 May 2026 - 2:36PM
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Thailand
Search in flooded cave for 7 gold-mining villagers in Laos enters sixth day
Thai teams have joined the mission, as rescuers share photos of the treacherous conditions in the cave tunnel.
25 May 2026 - 4:28PM
Asean
Over 4,300 Southeast Asian species face extinction threat
Tigers, giant catfish, gibbons and pangolins are among the thousands of ‘critically endangered’ or ‘endangered’ species in the region.
23 May 2026 - 3:23PM
Indonesia
Police raids reveal Indonesia as new hub for scam, gambling syndicates
Hundreds of foreigners have been arrested in Indonesia recently following crackdowns against crime groups in Cambodia and Myanmar.
12 May 2026 - 8:11PM
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US-China relations
US trial hears witness claims of harassment over Chinese ‘secret police station’
Witness testifies he was harassed after holding a protest against the establishment of alleged Fuzhou-controlled facility in New York.
12 May 2026 - 8:52AM
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Indonesia
321 foreigners arrested in Indonesia online gambling crackdown
The foreigners, mainly from Vietnam, were arrested near Jakarta’s Chinatown section that investigators described as a hub for more than 70 online gambling websites.
11 May 2026 - 11:13AM
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