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US President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia on Wednesday, before the administration’s tariff announcement. Photo: AP
Singapore

Fresh US tariffs on 60 economies; first China duo win Fields Medal: 7 highlights

From a new Chinese AI model to a Singapore minister’s resignation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

South China Sea

US$1,100 Yunnan mushrooms, Hong Kong legend Bowie Woo: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi’s focus on new SUVs, BYD’s 15,000km-driving range cars: 7 EV reads

Malaysia

Malaysia’s US$500m warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlights

From Bali’s bid to become a financial hub to Japan’s bind over US’ ICC campaign, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

A French Gowind-class offshore patrol vessel, of the design on which Malaysia’s littoral combat vessel is based. Photo: AFP
United States

China’s role in Ivory Coast, Maggie Cheung’s career evolution: 5 weekend reads

From China’s changing role in the Ivory Coast to the death of scientist Sun Fanglin, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong

Chinese scientist sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s exceptional IB results to Louis Vuitton suing China’s trademark regulator, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Norway

Hong Kong bar’s World Cup win; Vietnam’s lush resort: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a look at the new Kung Fu Soccer film to a stunning mountain resort in Vietnam, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Garrya Mu Cang Chai is nestled in a protected heritage landscape of terraced rice paddies in the northern Vietnamese mountains. As well as breathtaking scenery, the luxury resort offers wellness treatments, and food and activities intertwined with the traditions of the local Hmong people. Photo: Garrya Mu Cang Chai
Science

China’s satellite engine outpaces US, new SpaceX rival: 7 science highlights

From China unveiling microwave weapons to top neurobiologist leaving US, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Canada

US$15b illegal baby trade; Philippines’ investment lag: 7 Asia highlights

From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

The Philippines

Filipino helpers as surrogates, Chinese scientist’s death in US: 5 weekend reads

From Typhoon Bavi hitting eastern China to Wang Danhao’s death in the US, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Workers have been urged to warn relatives back home and in Hong Kong about the surrogacy issue. Photo: Getty Images
Science

10 scientists and experts who have left US and UK for China so far in 2026

From a Nobel Prize winner to the creator of the first plant ID app, here are some of the scientists and experts who made the move.

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Some of the scientists and experts who left the West for China in 2026 (from left to right): Peipei Chen, Dai Liang and Zhang Kai. Photo: Handout
Cabo Verde

Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag row; Hong Kong’s top IB scorers: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s top IB scorers to China’s role in Cabo Verde’s Fifa journey, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Japan

Charlene Choi’s rise to fame; gluten-free Chinese food: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Mr Gay Japan’s first Taiwanese finalist to a technique known as ‘urge surfing’, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s heavy trucks go electric; Chinese makers expand footprint: 7 EV reads

From China’s shift to electric heavy trucks to BYD regaining its lead in the global race, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

An electric truck charges at a supercharging station in China’s Hubei province. Photo: Getty Images
Indonesia

Thai beer heir opens up, Philippine ube’s ‘purple gold rush’: 7 Asia highlights

From Hongkongers looking to Malaysia for housing to a Thai beer heir opening up, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

“Ubi kinampay” is especially prized for its distinctive taste and aroma. Photo: Facebook/National Museum of the Philippines Bohol
United States

Noted scientists leave US for China, America turns 250: 5 weekend reads

From scientists leaving the US for China to Asian-Americans on Independence Day, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong

Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: 7 highlights

From UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots to Filipinos choosing to holiday abroad, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Mainland China

Air conditioner cleaning tips; Manchu-han banquet: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a US$2,000 Manchu-Han banquet in Hong Kong to Andy Lau’s film Running on Karma, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

One expert recommends that air conditioners should be professionally cleaned at least once a year, with twice a year being a better target to prevent significant mould growth, which generally begins around five to six months after cleaning. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Tallest South China Sea tower; Chinese experts leave US: 7 science highlights

From two Chinese scientists leaving the US to a desalination prototype, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

South Korea

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.

Mainland China

Europeans hunt for Chinese aircons, Wu Chun’s luggage ordeal: 5 weekend reads

From China’s AI-powered mosquito zapper to RedNote’s power over Malaysia’s tourism, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

People swim in the Canal Saint-Martin on Friday after public swimming was permitted in certain areas due to high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris. Photo: Reuters
Switzerland

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.

Chinese tourists pose for photographs while dressed in kimonos at the Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Dad loses weight for daughter; Dear You’s huge success: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Andy Hui’s career to a Macau chef marrying Jiangnan and Cantonese cuisines, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads

From how the rise of EVs is creating a headache for authorities to the latest in battery developments, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

The Philippines

Tourists in China call locals smelly, Singapore vs London: 7 Asia highlights

From Malaysian tourists in China to a fatal school shooting in the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Malaysian tourists have sparked outrage at home with viral videos mocking locals in China. Photo: Threads
Hong Kong

‘Lying flat’ goes mainstream, Singapore mall finds God: 5 weekend reads

From the hidden cost of China’s EV boom to a dad losing 27kg for his daughter, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
France

US, Iran sign peace deal; China’s C919 jets face safety checks: 7 highlights

From Malaysian tourists calling Chinese ‘smelly’ to Shein’s Paris store set to close soon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong

TCM for a new generation, Dragon Boat Festival picks: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From ancient Chinese healing in the social media age to sticky rice recommendations, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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