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Rodrigo Duterte
A knockout idea? Philippines police chief accepts boxing challenge from Duterte’s son
General Torre said he had booked a stadium to fight Sebastian Duterte and ‘it’s up to him whether he shows up or not’.
24 Jul 2025 - 10:40PM
Climate change
World’s top court just changed the game for climate action
24 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
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South Korea
Seoul faces US pressure on defence, China amid tariff deadline
24 Jul 2025 - 4:56PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Philippines eyes further tariff bargain with Trump amid ‘insult’
Envoy Jose Manuel Romualdez says there is ‘room for more improvement’ on the levy announced by the US president.
24 Jul 2025 - 1:30PM
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US-China trade war
US agrees deals with Indonesia, Philippines – but are Chinese firms a step ahead?
Trump secures Indonesian rare earths, boosts military ties with Manila and strikes tariff agreements – but analysts say spillover impact on China to remain limited.
24 Jul 2025 - 9:05AM
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Taiwan
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Which countries will pick sides in a US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Not only would few countries wish to get involved in such a conflict, it’s not clear that the US itself has an appetite for it.
24 Jul 2025 - 12:14PM
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Donald Trump
Rating the Philippines’ new 19% tariff: ‘significant’ win or ‘worst insult’?
Critics warn the new rate, a modest shift from the previous 20 per cent, undermines fair trade and puts Philippine industries at a competitive disadvantage.
24 Jul 2025 - 12:43PM
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South Korea
South Korean, Filipino officials rebuked for poor flood response and misjudgment
In South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung has slammed officials for ‘drinking and dancing’ amid deadly floods that claimed at least 19 lives.
23 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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United States
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Trump tariffs to Manila lowered by only 1 percentage point
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr wrapped up his Washington visit on July 22, 2025, during which US President Donald Trump agreed to lower threatened tariffs, but only by 1 percentage point, from 20% to 19%.
23 Jul 2025 - 5:32PM
South China Sea
Will more US missiles in Philippines deter or provoke South China Sea conflict?
With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.
23 Jul 2025 - 4:24PM
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Pacific nations
Australia, US push Pacific deterrence amid China’s security overtures
Analysts note the significance of Papua New Guinea and Fiji’s unprecedented involvement in this year’s ‘Olympics of war games’.
23 Jul 2025 - 2:52PM
Flooding
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Filipino couple weds in Typhoon Wipha floodwater
23 Jul 2025 - 12:19PM
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Are Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups finally breaking free from poverty?
Gaps remain and more needs to be done, but there are encouraging signs of change and role models of success.
24 Jul 2025 - 9:12AM
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Japan
Trump closes ‘massive’ Japan trade deal, hails friendship with ally
The US president says Tokyo has agreed to a 15 per cent tariff on Japanese goods and invest US$550 billion in America.
23 Jul 2025 - 4:11PM
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Extreme weather
Typhoon Wipha can’t stop Filipino couple’s ‘extraordinary wedding’
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar’s love prevailed as they bravely waded down a submerged aisle on their wedding day.
23 Jul 2025 - 12:21PM
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United States
Marcos secures trade deal with Trump – but tariffs only drop 1 percentage point
Trump cites ‘beautiful visit’ in social media post announcement.
23 Jul 2025 - 9:36AM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Marcos’ ‘inexcusable’ snub of Filipino-American community widens disconnect
Protesters accuse Philippine leader of failing to meet community and ignoring urgent immigration issues concerning Filipino workers in the US.
23 Jul 2025 - 12:16AM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning
Broad trough of low pressure is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the coast of Guangdong, forecaster says.
22 Jul 2025 - 8:21PM
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SCMP Highlights
Global interest in India’s BrahMos, Marcos family feud: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysia’s new chief justice to doubts about Indonesia’s future capital, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
22 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
United States
Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump in high-stakes trade talks as US tariff looms
The Philippine president could offer Trump military access and mineral rights in exchange for a lower US tariff, analysts say.
22 Jul 2025 - 11:58AM
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US-China relations
Marcos seeks to seal trade pact and strengthen security ties in Trump meeting
Philippine president hopes for a grand bargain, but sources say US is reluctant to merge trade and security deals.
22 Jul 2025 - 4:02AM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Philippines radio host gunned down, sparking fresh press freedom fears
The murder of Erwin Labitad Segovia underscores the risks faced by media in a country deemed among the most dangerous for journalists globally.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:53PM
Taal Volcano
Haunted waters: the Philippine murder mystery spoiling Taal Lake’s catch
As divers brave volcanic eruptions and storms to search for human remains, their discoveries have a nation demanding answers.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:32PM
China’s military drills
China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says
Military ties have deepened in recent months as the close economic partners seek ways to navigate US tariffs.
20 Jul 2025 - 6:04PM
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Asean
Asean-GCC economic axis: the Global South’s answer to US volatility?
The two blocs’ emerging alliance looks to leverage each other’s strengths to buffer both regions from tariffs and US-China trade tensions.
22 Jul 2025 - 4:20PM
Accidents and disasters in China
Typhoon Wipha forces evacuation of hundreds of thousands in southern China
The storm is battering Guangdong province and Hong Kong with wind speeds of up to 150 km/h.
20 Jul 2025 - 6:27PM
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Boxing
Barrios holds off battling Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown
Mario Barrios pushed all the way in Las Vegas, manages to salvage majority draw in fight against Filipino icon.
20 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM
India
Everyone gets a BrahMos? Global interest in missile raises India’s profile
New Delhi has to expand its defence sector’s capabilities and ease relevant policies to build on the success of the missile, analysts say.
20 Jul 2025 - 11:40AM
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