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The seven-storey Therme Singapore complex is expected to spearhead the country’s wellness sector. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Singapore aims to lead Asia’s wellness race with US$770 million complex

The Therme wellness hub is set to draw 2 million visitors annually as competition heats up in the regional tourism sector.

Myanmar

Singaporean woman jailed for slapping, punching helper over job performance

Donald Trump

New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Why it matters that Hong Kong is surging in global rankings

The city cannot afford complacency if it is to remain unrivalled as a bridge between China and the world.

Students look out at the Hong Kong skyline while riding an escalator in Wan Chai. Photo: Elson Li
China food security

Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought

Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO.

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BTS

Chinese, Japanese fans fuel surge in Singapore hotel rates for BTS shows

Some fans complained about the high room prices and suggested staying in neighbouring Johor Bahru instead.

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Mental health

‘So much pressure’: why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase

Poor mental health is the main reason for young lawyers leaving the profession in droves, a new survey has found.

People walk across a bridge near the Supreme Court (right) in Singapore. Photo: AFP
SCMP Highlights

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.

Thailand

Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

Nearly US$700 million in assets have been seized in Thailand so far, an example of the amount of dirty money sloshing through the economy.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Indian man jailed for molesting flight attendant on Singapore Airlines plane

Akash Tiwari was also ordered to pay US$982 in compensation to the victim who told him not to touch her, but he smirked instead of apologising.

An Indian national was jailed for molesting a Singapore Airlines flight attendant. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence

Singaporean man traumatised over ex-schoolmate’s AI photos of them as family

The man, who says he hardly knew the schoolmate, has filed a police report and set all his social media accounts to private.

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Luke, who is single and not dating anyone, says a former female schoolmate of his has used AI to create images of him. Photo: Threads
Russia

Why Wong-Putin meeting doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia

Singapore needs to balance its tough stance on the Ukraine war with its responsibilities towards other Asean nations, experts say.

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Myanmar

Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta?

China and India have been jostling for influence in Myanmar as the Asean member remains embroiled in civil war.

SCMP Highlights

‘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
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong banks force sales of distressed commercial property to control losses

Banks are prioritising loss control over loan extensions, forcing some owners to sell assets, restructure debt or surrender control.

Shimao Group failed to find a buyer for the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel even after slashing the asking price. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema

‘Overwhelming’ demand sparks extra Teochew shows for Dear You in Singapore

The decision comes after all eight of the Chinese migration film’s previously announced Teochew-language screenings sold out.

Mental health

Silent no more: why more Singaporean men are finally speaking out

MenToo is an initiative that aims to address mental health by connecting men and giving them room to discuss issues weighing on them.

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International Property

Foreign buyers proceed with caution on Thai luxury villas after loophole closes

As of early this year, Thai authorities had prosecuted more than 850 companies for financial damages involving lost revenue of US$458 million.

A luxury property in Phuket. An estimated three in five transactions in the villa segment involved a foreign buyer or lessee. Photo: Handout
Retailing

Sin to salvation: how Singapore’s most notorious mall found God

Orchard Towers, once a byword for vice, is now part of a megachurch trend repurposing retail spaces from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur.

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Hong Kong society

Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?

Despite official warnings ahead of World Cup, Polymarket and Kalshi remain popular with residents who bet on everything from politics to weather.

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Extreme weather

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Diplomacy

Singapore vs London: how similar are these ‘global powerhouses’?

Critics challenge Sadiq Khan’s ‘global powerhouse’ claim, pointing out differences in safety, crime and governance in both places.

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan (left) meets Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the World Cities Summit, where London has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s World Cup betting crackdown nets major cash seizure

Some 58 suspects arrested in nationwide raids as Southeast Asia steps up the fight against illicit gambling during the tournament.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Invest in Hong Kong’s creativity and local brands to unlock soft power

Hong Kong is blessed with ambitious, creative local brands. Investing in them will help set the city apart from other shopping destinations.

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Customers leave a Bakehouse shop in Causeway Bay with their purchases on July 26, 2025. Photo: Antony Dickson
Indonesia

Indonesia market sell-off fuels anti-Singapore sentiment online

Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia.

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Indonesian rupiah banknotes are pictured next to those of the US dollar at a currency exchange office in Jakarta on June 4. Photo: AFP
China-Singapore relations

Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says

Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years

City trails first-place Singapore out of 70 economies surveyed by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

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