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Women and gender
‘Providing a solution’? Why some Filipinos risk their lives amid abortion ban
Filipinos wanting to end unwanted pregnancies have resorted to black-market alternatives that can result in life-threatening consequences.
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India
How a potential UAE deal could reshape India’s arms export ambitions
1 Jul 2026 - 5:10PM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong is key to spurring Asean-Greater Bay Area cooperation
1 Jul 2026 - 6:45AM
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Philippine religious group challenges Marcos, seeks to shield senator over probe
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, is under investigation over US$1.2 million ‘donations’ to fund his candidacy.
30 Jun 2026 - 9:39PM
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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.
30 Jun 2026 - 7:46PM
Greater Bay Area
‘Digital bridge’ Philippines woos Greater Bay Area enterprises
Manila’s trade chief points to soaring trade data and special economic zones in her pitch to Chinese investors at SCMP’s GBA-Asean Summit.
30 Jun 2026 - 5:50PM
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SCMP Highlights
Singapore’s founder praised in Europe; Pakistan’s submarine: 7 Asia highlights
From Pakistan rattling India with a new submarine to Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
30 Jun 2026 - 1:43PM
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‘Purple gold rush’: Philippine ube farming looks to cash in on craze
Philippine ube exports reached over US$3 million in 2025, more than double the US$1.4 million figure recorded in 2024.
1 Jul 2026 - 1:19PM
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South China Sea
PLA vessels shadow US-Philippine drills in South China Sea near disputed shoal
Beijing says joint patrols in waters near Scarborough Shoal undermined regional stability and vows to safeguard ‘territorial sovereignty’.
29 Jun 2026 - 6:28PM
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Middle East
Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis
The rooftop solar rush has resulted in US$407 million in panel imports from March to May, a 145 per cent increase from a year earlier.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:37AM
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Tourism
Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?
Manila wants Filipinos to explore their own backyard. But when Batanes costs twice as much as Taipei, it’s a tough sell.
29 Jun 2026 - 4:55PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
No future at home? Inside the endless Filipino exodus
The Philippines exported 2.74 million workers last year. For many, leaving is still the most reliable path to a better life.
29 Jun 2026 - 12:41PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Filipino teenager, 17, drowns after falling from Peng Chau bridge in Hong Kong
Source says teenager was standing on railings of bridge and attempting to walk before losing his balance.
27 Jun 2026 - 6:17PM
Asean
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Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies
Trading collective leverage for isolated bargains blinds the bloc to changing realities on the ground.
27 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
Crime
‘We love guns’: school shooting exposes reality of Philippine crisis
While the country has gun-control laws, most Filipinos simply ignore them and arm themselves without much difficulty, experts say.
26 Jun 2026 - 8:38PM
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Defence
US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills
Analysts say the near-simultaneous exercises reflect a shift in US strategy that enables allies to play a greater role in regional security.
26 Jun 2026 - 5:44PM
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SCMP Highlights
Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa hike to affect Chinese: 7 highlights
From deadly school shooting in Philippines to a Chinese man jailed for breeding 300 snakes, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:14PM
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US-China relations
Trump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline: US diplomat
Michael DeSombre confirms long-standing US policy still in place despite Trump’s apparent departure from it after Beijing meeting with Xi.
26 Jun 2026 - 3:36AM
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China-India relations
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US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China
New Delhi says Washington pledged AI access would continue after Anthropic restrictions as the US-led initiative adds new members.
26 Jun 2026 - 4:20AM
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South China Sea
US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones, Philippines: think tank
Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:19PM
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Taiwan
Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan
Mainland Chinese authorities reject criticism, saying deployments are necessary response to maritime border talks between Manila and Tokyo.
26 Jun 2026 - 2:46AM
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China's military weapons
Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?
Military observers point to similarities with Iran’s short-range weapons that have breached US defence systems in the Middle East.
25 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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South China Sea
China discovers rare coral reef blue hole in disputed Scarborough Shoal
Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the contested South China Sea area.
25 Jun 2026 - 6:36PM
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South Korea
As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’
Former Japanese defence minister Taro Kono said Tokyo and Seoul ‘need to step up our own effort for stability in the region’.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:59PM
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Crime
Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in days
Authorities got a tip-off on an ‘impending mass shooting’ in the province, two days after a shooting incident that killed three students.
25 Jun 2026 - 2:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal
Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:40PM
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Indonesia
How Indonesia’s coal policies left its own citizens in the dark
Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of state-owned utility firm PLN in Java.
24 Jun 2026 - 7:07PM
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South China Sea
Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines
The community is drawing attention partly due to the South China Sea row and spying cases involving Chinese nationals in the Philippines.
24 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
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