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US, Israel war on Iran
‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats
Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Filipino farmers leave crops to rot as fuel prices drive up cost of harvest
7 Apr 2026 - 3:53PM
Fame and celebrity
Filipino taxi driver suspended after overcharging K-pop star Soobin in Cebu
Footage from the TXT member shows the driver demanding more than triple the usual price of a trip from the airport.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:07PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Why high fuel costs could accelerate the Philippines’ EV boom
Vietnam’s VinFast is seizing the moment by offering incentives for drivers to make the switch from petrol-powered vehicles to electric.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Fame and celebrity
Georgina Wilson-Burnand’s style secrets and travel dreams
The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM
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Hong Kong society
1 ticket wins HK$81 million in Hong Kong’s Mark Six Easter snowball draw
Winning numbers drawn were 20, 28, 32, 35, 40 and 45.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:57PM
US, Israel war on Iran
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Hormuz is sending Southeast Asia a warning – and we can no longer ignore it
The crisis has shown we must invest in renewables rather than staying in a fossil fuel comfort zone.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Asean
Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz
The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Scams and swindles
Cambodia’s high-stakes war on online scam compounds
Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:22AM
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Social media
‘Defining truth’? Worry in Philippines over controversial anti-fake news bills
Critics warn the proposals risk turning legitimate reporting, public-interest speech and fast-moving online discussion into criminal exposure.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:32PM
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War and conflict
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Iran war is changing East Asia’s energy and strategic plays
States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining weight.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:44PM
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Social media
Philippines weighs social media ban for minors, but will it be enough?
Analysts warn that restricting access alone will do little to fix the algorithms that expose young users to harmful content.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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South China Sea
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea
Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:44PM
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Asean
How Asean’s neutral stance in Iran war protects its energy security
Granting Southeast Asian vessels safe passage through the strait allows Iran to come across as a diplomatic good guy, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia earthquake kills 1, triggers tsunami waves
The 7.4-magnitude quake hit at a depth of 35km in the Northern Maluku Sea off Indonesia’s Ternate island.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Matter of survival’: Philippines seeks safe Hormuz passage for vessels
Philippine and Iranian officials met on Wednesday to discuss ‘key avenues for cooperation’, amid Tehran’s blockade of the strait.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
The Iran war could be forcing Filipinos to rely on credit cards. Here’s why
Analysts warn credit card use could increase further to partly cope with higher prices and reduced disposable incomes.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:58AM
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South China Sea
Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands
The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago, site of repeated confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:29PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
China-Philippines relations
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How US war in Iran is pushing Philippines closer to China
Frustration at Washington among Philippine leaders and the public reflects a rapidly shifting balance of power in Asia.
31 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Social media
Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer win stokes #SEAblings’ Southeast Asian pride
The reactions to his breakout moment on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ highlight how regional audiences increasingly champion one another’s artists.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
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SCMP Highlights
Cambodia’s scam industry exodus, Jollibee’s diaspora effect: 7 Asia highlights
From Cambodia’s scam industry exodus to Jollibee’s meaning to overseas Filipinos, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
31 Mar 2026 - 1:06PM
Japan
Ahead of first Philippine visit since WWII, Japan’s past catches up with troops
Critics oppose the return of Japanese troops over Tokyo’s lack of a formal apology for the wartime abuse of Filipino ‘comfort women’.
31 Mar 2026 - 8:57AM
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How soaring fuel prices are pushing Filipino farmers to the brink
Farmer Elmer Ullani spent seven hours transporting his produce to a trading post, but says he has nothing left after paying for fuel.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
South China Sea
Will Strait of Hormuz blockade push Philippines back to China for energy talks?
Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says a reset in the fractious relationship is under way but observers aren’t so sure.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:58AM
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Philippine oil refiner Petron buys Russian crude, seeks alternatives
The Philippines sources nearly all of its oil from the Middle East and is trying to find alternative sources.
30 Mar 2026 - 12:07PM
My Take
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Iran has shown the West’s containment of China is a fool’s errand
Countries across the world will be wise to hedge their bets with Beijing as the war exposes US security ‘guarantees’ as burdens and liabilities for allies.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
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