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SCMP Highlights
Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Hong Kong actress’ cancer shock: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s triple baby bonus scheme to President Xi Jinping’s Strait of Hormuz call, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Indonesia
Indonesia rules out collecting transit fees from ships in Malacca Strait
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The Philippines
How fake job ads in Philippines led to alleged spy recruitment pipeline
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Stock Connect
Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions
Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
US-China relations
What the Iran war could tell China about US focus on maritime chokepoints
The Iran war reflects Washington’s greater emphasis on implementing its maritime security strategy, analyst says.
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong airport’s revenue ‘expected to grow by up to 10%’ despite Mideast war
Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung also says she aims to turn facility into alternative aviation hub to Middle East.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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Indonesia
Can Indonesia’s front-of-pack nutrition labels help fight rising obesity?
Indonesians welcome the new labelling system to reduce sugar, salt and fat intake, but experts warn it is not a ‘silver bullet’.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 9 over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims
Syndicate allegedly faked overseas accidents with forged documents to claim payouts from insurers without ever leaving the city.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:11PM
Millionaires and billionaires
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong poised for rebound
China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:57PM
Human trafficking
Man convicted of trafficking Singaporean Tinder date for Dubai sex work
Achraf Arjaouy targeted the victim by pretending to be a wealthy pilot from Qatar who wished to marry her.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:15PM
Asean
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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Law
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Being annoying is not just an annoyance, it’s harassment under tort law
Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Crime
UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences
UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:21PM
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
Given cybersecurity risks in critical software, Mythos has sparked debate about whether its capabilities should be shared with China.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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United States
Singapore’s Balakrishnan warns Hormuz just a ‘dry run’ if US, China clash
Foreign minister also says Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have a ‘strategic interest’ in keeping the Strait of Malacca open.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:53PM
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Crime
Singaporean man charged after viral Lucky Plaza assault on Filipino woman
He allegedly assaulted the woman while under conditional warning for a previous attack on her. Police said the pair knew each other.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:57PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Pacific nations
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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It’s time to unlock Hong Kong’s international relations potential
Globally connected and intellectually vibrant, the city can offer cutting-edge research and lead diplomatic debates of global importance.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:34AM
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China shipbuilding
The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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SCMP Highlights
India’s nuclear breakthrough, Southeast Asia’s Balikatan snub: 7 Asia highlights
From Southeast Asian nations skipping Balikatan drills to India’s nuclear breakthrough, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:49PM
Asean
Why Indonesia is ceding its role as Asean’s natural leader to Singapore
For decades, Indonesia’s standing was a given. A new survey suggests the region’s opinion leaders are no longer so sure.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:38PM
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Malaysia
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
Together, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore form the world’s busiest corridor for crude oil and petroleum liquids by volume.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Asean
Work-from-home may not save as much energy as Southeast Asia hopes
Remote work for civil servants sounds like an easy solution in an energy crisis. Analysts aren’t so sure.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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China-India relations
India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security
Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
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Malaysia
Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil
Port congestion has resulted in longer vessel queues and mounting scheduling pressure, forcing Malaysian operators to tighten access.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
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