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World’s longest-reigning living monarch, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, returns a salute during his 80th birthday celebrations at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on July 15. Photo: Reuters
Brunei Darussalam

How monarchies stay relevant; Pakistan’s new defence pact: 7 Asia highlights

From Southeast Asia’s monarchies to a shoving incident in Singapore, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Mainland China

China embraces ‘Grandpa Cute’; Southeast Asia’s monarchies: 5 weekend reads

Zhu Rongji

The death of China’s former premier Zhu Rongji

United States

China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: 7 highlights

From a knife attack at a Hong Kong housing estate to a South Korean star’s apology, here are the top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Chinese maritime patrol vessel completes the first full navigation test of the Pinglu Canal. Photo: Handout
Japan

Influencers spark Canto revival; Stephen Chow’s genius: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a quiet modern home in Tokyo to The Odyssey’s age-old concept of hospitality, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Science

China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris on video: 7 science highlights

From China’s plan against desertification to nuking a ‘doomsday asteroid’, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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North Korea

Malaysia’s Liow released; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights

From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo at odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Malaysian fugitive businessman Nicky Liow is brought to court in 2021. Photo: Weibo
Mainland China

Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads

From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

The Philippines

China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights

From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

France

Hong Kong’s dining battle; TV host’s insomnia struggle: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Singapore’s dragon dance to French cultural influence in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Red Cuisine owner Joyce Yuen serves dishes at her restaurant in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Many restaurants in the city are struggling with falling customer numbers as more locals head to Shenzhen for cheaper meals. Photo: May Tse
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD’s first humanoid robots; world’s biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

From a Chinese vessel logging a record shipment to BYD’s humanoid robots debut, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice-president, at a press conference before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) in Munich on September 8, 2025. In June, Li said the company had invested in humanoid robots. Photo: DPA
Cambodia

Malaysian influencer controversy, Cambodia’s tourism slump: 7 Asia highlights

From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

South Korea

Chinese rethink investments, Malaysian PM’s political strategy: 5 weekend reads

From Chinese families retreating from real estate to shifts in Malaysian politics, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

United States

Chinese analysis on US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: 7 highlights

From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Chinese researchers have proposed using bamboo as a sand barrier in the north of the country. Photo: Handout
Guangzhou

Shenzhen’s new museum; Hong Kong’s old cookbook exhibit: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Asia’s 50 Best Bars of 2026 to an Indian influencer couple staying fit together, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum’s Dinosaur Hall is crowded with visitors on its soft opening day on July 25. Photo: Elson Li
Science

China’s Great Green Wall; leading cancer expert dies: 7 science highlights

From China’s plans on its Great Green Wall to having babies in space, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Singapore

Indonesia’s Singapore rival, Philippines’ economic woes: 7 Asia highlights

From India’s orbital rocket launch to Japanese voters souring on Takaichi, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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United States

Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads

From India losing credibility in the supply chain race to China’s interest in Indonesian minerals, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Customers purchase the newly launched iPhone 17 at Apple Hebbal, in Bengaluru on September 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
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

From a look at Christopher Nolan’s new film to Yunnan’s US$1,100 mushrooms, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Electric & new energy vehicles

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

From CATL shares forecast to grow 50 per cent to the effects of China’s EV tax break ending, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

The fleet of BYD Denza Z9GT cars travelling from Rome to Hong Kong in Istanbul on June 23. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

A communications satellite equipped with the 750 newton test engine takes off from the Wenchang launch site in southern China on board a modified version of the Long March-7 rocket on June 23. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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