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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on Monday. Photo: AP
Ferdinand Marcos Jnr

Philippines’ Marcos offers relief, but no clear way to pay, in national address

He vowed tax cuts, cheaper rice and corruption cases against “big fish”, but critics questioned how his government would fund the pledges.

China-Japan relations

Beijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands

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Hong Kong transport

Passengers still stranded at Hong Kong airport on Monday after Typhoon Noul

Ferdinand Marcos Jnr

Marcos faces the nation as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth

The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong science and tech

Black Lake CEO’s strategy to sell AI solutions to factories: turn to food couriers

Tech company founder Zhou Yuxiang sits down with the South China Morning Post for his first interview with a Hong Kong media outlet.

Asean

Asian Angle | Decades of talk, zero barrels stored: why can’t Asean stockpile oil?

The Iran war energy crisis revived Asean’s joint reserve plans. To avoid another shelved ambition, the bloc needs swift, binding action.

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Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Noul: 2,000 passengers left stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport

Airport Authority provides extra 600 seats and food for travellers, while some lament hotel room rates increasing to HK$2,000 to HK$3,000.

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority provided about 600 additional seats for stranded passengers. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asean

Why new US tariffs threaten Trump government’s credibility in Asean

The additional duties come just a day after Marco Rubio tells Southeast Asian foreign ministers that the US is ‘with Asean 100 per cent’.

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China-Asean relations

China and Asean eye closer energy cooperation after latest Middle East fighting

Southeast Asia is heavily reliant on oil imports and has been severely affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Asean

Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

Analysts warn the region cannot fully insulate itself from an extended conflict if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.

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Black smoke rises following explosions near a military base hosting US forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, on Friday. Photo: AP
South China Sea

Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes

Chinese coastguard use water cannon during maritime stand-off, the third with the Philippines in the South China Sea since Monday.

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The Philippines has accused China of “a series of water cannon attacks and dangerous manoeuvres” while the Chinese coastguard says its actions were "lawful". Photo: X/@jaytaryela
Energy

Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may consider issuing T3 signal on Saturday as Noul edges closer

Forecaster issues T1 signal at 8.40pm on Friday, says winds and showers are set to strengthen the following day.

Taiwan

Why PLA jet sorties near Taiwan dropped to a 3-year low in first half of 2026

Beijing is shifting cross-strait military strategy, halving aerial missions and increasing coastguard patrols in the waters near the island.

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China-Latin America relations

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites

Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return.

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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (centre, left) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (centre, right) meet on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
New Zealand

What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say.

US-China relations

China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensions

The US and China seem to be focused on maintaining a fragile truce ahead of a September presidential summit.

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Energy

Indonesia-Philippines power link sparks hopes of cheap energy, stable supply

Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say.

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Makati, the business district of Metro Manila, lights up as night falls. Photo: Shutterstock
Belt and Road Initiative

China Unicom connects Hong Kong-Cambodia cable, widening undersea data network

The submarine cable project ties city with a high-speed data and information corridor running through Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 signal on Friday as storm approaches from Philippines

‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says.

South China Sea

China, Philippines clash again at Scarborough Shoal, a day after Wang Yi warning

Coastguard encounter follows warning to Manila counterpart of ‘bitter consequences’ if it enlists outside backing in dispute.

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Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro meets her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Asean meeting in Manila on Wednesday, the day before the latest encounter in the South China Sea. Photo: EPA
Sara Duterte-Carpio

Philippines’ impeachment trial: court ruling heightens stakes for VP Sara

Ruling allowing access to key financial records could give prosecutors a clearer route to show she amassed ill-gotten wealth, analysts say.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio during a press conference in February in Manila. Photo: AP
South China Sea

Beijing, Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling.

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US-China relations

Wang and Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?

In an exclusive interview, senior US official says a whole-of-supply-chain strategy is needed to cut dependence on China.

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The Pax Silica summit held in Washington in June brought together countries seeking to strengthen AI supply chains. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Observatory has issued 48 rainstorm warnings since start of last month, nearly double number sent out during same period last year.

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Pedestrians brave heavy rain in Tai Wai on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Japan

Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region

A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV makers went from small fry to big shots. Can others do the same?

The global green shift is providing a way for emerging economies to catch up with global powerhouses, with help from China’s supply chain.

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