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Capital
Vientiane
Head of State
President Thongloun Sisoulith
Head of Government
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone
Asean
Opinion
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US ‘lone wolf’ doctrine in Southeast Asia cedes ground to China
Rather than viewing Beijing’s regional inroads as setbacks, Washington seems more than happy to weaken once-cherished bonds with allies.
23 Jul 2025 - 10:13AM
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Asean
Asean-GCC economic axis: the Global South’s answer to US volatility?
22 Jul 2025 - 4:20PM
Ukraine war
Did Laos intend to send troops to Ukraine to back Russia?
18 Jul 2025 - 4:09PM
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Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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In a world swept up in AI hype, Hong Kong can be the voice of reason
Rather than competing in the global AI arms race, Hong Kong can serve as a model for selective, responsible adoption.
17 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Vietnam
‘Barbaric’ migrants from Vietnam, Laos, other nations deported by US to eSwatini
The five foreign nationals, convicted of violent crimes, were deported after their countries refused to repatriate them.
16 Jul 2025 - 10:35PM
China economy
Opinion
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China’s economy shows resilience amid trade war but headwinds lie ahead
Robust second-quarter economic growth puts China on track for full-year target but it’s also entering a period of restructuring.
16 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia imposes trade permits for US-linked AI chip shipments
Latest move comes with Kuala Lumpur facing 25 per cent tariffs announced by US leader Donald Trump.
14 Jul 2025 - 4:05PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Britain’s Asia-Pacific ties all the more vital in an uncertain world
On trade, technology, digital rules and security, the UK is shoring up its friendships in the region in an increasingly volatile world.
13 Jul 2025 - 7:39PM
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China trade
‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters trapped by Trump’s Asean tariffs
‘Every investment is a gamble’, and Chinese factories face ‘huge losses’ by operating in Southeast Asian countries facing Trump’s tariffs, according to industry insiders.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:59AM
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China trade
Brazil and China to study South American transcontinental railway project
Proposal would connect Brazil’s Atlantic Ocean coast to Peru’s Pacific port of Chancay, cutting shipping times to Asia by up to 12 days.
9 Jul 2025 - 6:05AM
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US-China trade war
‘Pressure and division’: why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge
Washington’s latest duties target some of Beijing’s most important partners, pressuring Asean and fuelling trade tensions, analysts warn.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:57AM
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US-ally trade wars
Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
Equal or higher tariffs imposed on others before Wednesday deadline.
8 Jul 2025 - 1:33PM
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US immigration
US deports 8 immigrants to conflict-torn South Sudan after legal fight
Deportation follows a US Supreme Court ruling favouring the Trump administration.
7 Jul 2025 - 2:13PM
US-Asean relations
Asian Angle
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What the Vietnam war can teach us about Trump’s Asia policy
The Vietnam war ended 50 years ago. Its complex legacy offers context for Donald Trump’s global trade and security shake-up.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM
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Crime
Chinese model lured to Myanmar with scam job rescued after sister raises alarm
25-year-old missing since June 9 was rescued on Friday, prompting new warning from Chinese embassy in Thailand about high-paying job offers.
5 Jul 2025 - 3:15AM
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Asean
Can Rubio’s Asia tour ease region’s anxiety over looming US tariffs?
US secretary of state’s presence may offer symbolic reassurance but little else as deadline nears for trade talks, observers say.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:02PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s green power hits record high – yet still under 3% of energy mix
Gas-fired power plants still account for roughly 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation, though renewable imports are rising.
30 Jun 2025 - 8:42AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong should look to Africa, South America for new markets: trade body head
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma says he expects Hong Kong’s exports in the second half of the year to be weaker.
28 Jun 2025 - 7:22PM
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Myanmar
Myanmar burns US$300 million worth of confiscated drugs
Myanmar has a long history of drug production and is a major source of illegal drugs bound for East and Southeast Asia.
26 Jun 2025 - 7:23PM
Tourism
‘I just felt sick’: how a free shot in Laos cost a British backpacker her life
Bethany Clarke’s dream backpacking trip turned into a nightmare when seemingly harmless free shots proved to be poison.
23 Jun 2025 - 9:23AM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability
As Trump’s tariff policies threaten Asean solidarity, the bloc should focus on regional trade to maintain stability and prevent division amid divergent responses.
15 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM
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SCMP Highlights
EU sidelined by US-China showdown, Moutai’s new reality: SCMP daily highlights
From EU eyeing impact of Washington-Beijing trade talks to austerity trimming profits at China’s top baijiu maker, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
13 Jun 2025 - 9:30PM
China’s C919 passenger plane
China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier
Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southeast Asia.
13 Jun 2025 - 3:32PM
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Asean
Is Trump’s Myanmar, Laos travel ban a blow to US-Southeast Asia ties?
Observers say closed channel over terrorist threat ‘illogical’ and a setback to long-standing relations with affected countries.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM
United States
Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, citizens of 12 nations barred from US
Ban comes amid rising tensions over the US president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
9 Jun 2025 - 2:17PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Asia is finally cool in the eyes of those who matter – its young
From Chinese EVs and hotpots to anime and K-pop, Asia’s soft power is capturing the imagination of Southeast Asia’s army of young people.
7 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Asean
Opinion
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How Trump’s tariffs could benefit Asean in the long run
While the tariffs may undermine the bloc’s growth in the short term, they are spurring increased cooperation between member states and with others.
6 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM
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United States
Editorial
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Solidarity best in face of US tariff tensions
Amid global uncertainty, China is strengthening economic ties with other leading trading partners such as members of Asean and the Gulf states.
31 May 2025 - 2:25AM
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