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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Singapore, covering politics, economy, society and the city state’s relationships with China, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries.
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Dedi Mulyadi addresses a crowd of workers and local residents complaining about local recruitment scams. Photo: Kang Dedi Mulyadi Channel / Youtube
West Java governor Dedi Mulyadi addresses a crowd of local residents who helped extinguish a forest fire at Mount Gede, West Java, Indonesia, in early September. Photo: YouTube/Kang Dedi Mulyadi
Dedi Mulyadi arrives at Mount Wayang, West Java, Indonesia, to announce his initiative to pay farmers to replant the mountain’s nearby forests. Photo: YouTube/Lembur Pakuan
Indonesia

Could Indonesia’s ‘content governor’ rival Prabowo for the presidency in 2029?

Dedi Mulyadi’s blend of populist policies and social media savvy has made him one of Indonesia’s most talked-about politicians.

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Malaysia

The hidden heartbreak of losing a pet in Singapore and Malaysia

Hong Kong society

Singaporean teenager flown to hospital after falling ill during Lion Rock hike

Artificial intelligence

Letters | Before we trust AI, we must trust each other

Readers discuss the artificial intelligence race, and putting people first in mental health decision-making.

A person wears a “Stop the AI Race” badge outside a New York City Council hearing on the risks and regulation of artificial intelligence at City Hall in New York on October 5. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schools

With six regions shutting schools, civil society groups say accountability must extend to Malaysian corporate interests across the border.

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Asean

Child’s play? Southeast Asia takes on Big Tech to protect kids online

From Indonesia to Vietnam, governments are making platforms answerable for children’s safety – but bans can only do so much.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong, crowned world’s freest economy again, can’t rest on its laurels

The city’s decision to remain a free port, despite a challenging geopolitical environment and US tariffs, is a testament to its commitment to economic freedom.

The Star Ferry and other boats in Victoria Harbour on September 16. The Vancouver-based Fraser Institute has placed Hong Kong at the top of its list of economies ranked by economic freedom. Photo: Dickson Lee
India

Is Elon Musk battling Indian oligarchs or Asia’s security state?

Musk claimed Indian tycoons are blocking Starlink, but analysts say security fears and state control are driving Asia’s satellite pushback.

South Korea

Asia’s tuition trap: why parents can’t stop spending on extra lessons

From Singapore to South Korea, fear of falling behind fuels a costly cycle of extra lessons despite the toll it takes on children.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: firm uses 3D-printed tiles to build coral reefs

Archireef has helped to conserve or restore reefs in Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE and Saudi Arabia and monitors the results, says co-founder Vriko Yu.

Vriko Yu, Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist and co-founder of marine sustainability firm Archireef. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
South Korea

The Assassin(s) political storm reaches Singapore as actor Yoo faces threats

Organisers said the political thriller will open the festival amid growing backlash in South Korea over claims of historical distortion.

South Korean actor Yoo Hae-jin attends the red carpet for “The Assassin(s)“ at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada last month. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong environmental issues

In Focus | From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel

As city sets goals for adopting sustainable aviation fuel, industry leaders examine how to scale up supply chains and win over price-sensitive passengers.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong questions HSBC over plan to set up AI centre in Singapore: sources

HKMA raises questions over bank’s decision to establish an AI centre in Singapore despite Hong Kong being its largest market, sources say.

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Artificial intelligence

Anthropic’s Claude AI gets Chinese-language options settings

Analysts say overseas Chinese communities are the likely target, rather than any plan to enter the mainland China market.

Anthropic’s logo on a smartphone screen. Illustration: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Don’t overlook eye health as Hong Kong ages

Readers discuss the importance of protecting eyesight, legislating against bad behaviour on public transport, and bus service quality.

Elderly residents rest in the shade on Wang Tau Hom Estate in Lok Fu on September 10. Photo: Karma Lo
2026 Xi-Trump summits

In Focus | The ‘G2’ illusion: China wants equality while US seeks bargains

White House pageantry casts Beijing as an equal – unsettling India and raising questions about China’s Global South status.

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Japan

‘No longer a taboo’: Japan eyes nuclear submarine fleet amid regional threats

Proposed changes could allow research into developing a domestically built nuclear-powered submarine without a firm decision on acquiring a fleet.

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My Life

Double-amputee snowboarder Neil Tsui’s quest for the 2030 Paralympics

Neil Tsui, who spent nearly a decade in Hong Kong, tells PostMag about choosing grit over limitations after losing both his legs and setting his sights firmly on the next Winter Games.

Canadian snowboarder Neil Tsui in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Alexander Mak
Environment

Singapore’s air pollution worst in world as haze shuts Malaysia schools

Air quality levels in Singapore were in the ‘very unhealthy’ range as of Wednesday afternoon, according to data from IQAir.

Indonesia

Terror arrests in Indonesia highlight challenge of combating ‘virtual’ groups

Suspects have organised online meetings for indoctrination and training, the Indonesian counterterrorism force says.

SCMP Highlights

China’s missile lidar model; Singapore’s atomic clock: 7 science highlights

From China’s higher education reform to claims surrounding BeiDou’s satellite, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Recent computer modelling by Chinese researchers claims a theoretical laser-based sensor could detect stealth airframes out to 61.5km at night. Photo: Aero Weaponry
Crime

American man to be charged over perfume theft spree at Singapore airport

If convicted, the 47-year-old faces up to seven years’ jail, a fine or both.

Passengers walk in the departure transit hall at Changi Airport in Singapore. Photo: AFP
South China Sea

Why Singapore must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust

Vivian Balakrishnan says Singapore must maintain trust with Washington and Beijing without becoming a proxy for either.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 3 years on, Hong Kong’s investment body has proved its worth

As HKIC helps the city show that ‘effective market’ and ‘capable government’ can coexist, it must also improve transparency.

Crime

Singaporean massage parlour boss added to US ‘worst criminal aliens list’

Prostitution ring operator Jing Emtage becomes the third Singaporean named on the US list ahead of her deportation.

"A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge. ICE's "Worst of the Worst" list prioritises the arrest and deportation of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore

Annual Economic Freedom of the World report compiled by Canada’s Fraser Institute ranks city first among 165 jurisdictions.

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Hong Kong lost the top spot for the first time in 2023, before reclaiming it in 2024 and retaining it in 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chan Chun Sing

8 public officers in Singapore referred to police after property review

The review identified officers in agencies involved in rail planning who bought property between 2007 and 2014 close to unannounced MRT stations.

Mainland China

How Singapore’s local cafes compete with Chinese coffee giant Luckin

Cheap drinks and app ordering helped Luckin expand fast, but independent cafe owners say personal connection beats pure convenience.

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