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Singapore’s Minister of Defence Chan Chun Sing (right) and France’s Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Defence / AFP
Shangri-La Dialogue

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.

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Shangri-La Dialogue

US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics

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United States

Video | Trump seeks ‘peace through strength’ in the Pacific

US-China relations

How US defence chief Hegseth softened tone towards China after Xi-Trump meeting

In contrast with last year, his speech to the Shangri-La forum avoided sensitive issues and did not directly describe Beijing as a ‘threat’.

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Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Education

Singapore union backs guards after row with swearing Hong Kong principal

The group said the workers ‘received an aggressive verbal tirade of profanities’ during a parking dispute involving Lee Cheuk‑hing.

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Indonesia

Chasing billions: Indonesia’s commodity export crackdown sows confusion

New export rules promise billions in recovered revenue, but analysts warn the ensuing chaos could cost more than the gains.

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Malaysia

Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise

Analysts say the economic gains could come with trade-offs, such as increasing income inequality between skilled and unskilled workers.

The Kuala Lumpur city skyline in Malaysia. Analysts say Kuala Lumpur is a “highly complementary partner” to Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
US-Asean relations

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

Disillusioned by US unpredictability, the region is learning to diversify – while Trump treats allies as bargaining chips.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride

Bureau says it dealt with educator’s conduct upon learning in 2024 of photos showing him posing with student.

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Shangri-La Dialogue

Vietnam’s To Lam warns of 3 crises converging in Asia-Pacific security

In the Singapore forum’s keynote address, the Vietnamese president urges a strategic framework for trust building to avert such threats.

Vietnamese President To Lam gives a keynote address during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Friday. Photo: Reuters
China-UK relations

Exclusive | Chinese and UK officials at Shangri-La Dialogue vow to strengthen military ties

Major General Meng Xiangqing invites British military officials to Xiangshan Forum and Zhuhai air show in China.

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Major General Meng Xiangqing, who is leading the Chinese delegation to Asia’s largest defence summit, meets with British military officials on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Asia faces ‘costly paradox’ over divergent AI rules in US and EU

Regional countries are adapting either the US or EU legal framework, while Asian tech firms risk incurring a ‘regulatory fragmentation tax’.

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China-South Korea relations

How will South Korea’s nuclear submarines alter balance near first island chain?

Analyst cites further Indo-Pacific nations eyeing SSNs, with potential to ‘tie together with the broader US alliance system in the region’.

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US-China relations

Hegseth at Asia defence gathering, China-EU tensions, Computex

This week: US allies wait to hear from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore, EU works on China trade measures and Huawei announces chip advance. Next week: Computex is held in Taiwan, China reveals PMI, UK foreign minister visits Beijing, and more.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Beyond bans: why fringe Islamic movements still find followers in Malaysia

Observers say the appeal of alternative religious communities cannot be addressed by bans and rehabilitation classes alone.

Groups of Muslims recite the Quran on the first evening of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on February 18. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

US price-fixing probe on Singaporean tycoon signals consistent legal approach

Teo Siong Seng, CEO of a major container manufacturer, is named by the US as one of shipping executives allegedly involved in price-fixing.

Sexual harassment and assault

Former Singapore police officer jailed for disguising as woman to molest boy

Sharizal Shafi’ee also recorded videos of 32 men engaged in sexual acts for around six months.

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Education in Hong Kong

Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

Some accepted Lee Cheuk‑hing’s apology as sincere while others say he should be held accountable for tarnishing school’s image.

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Principal Lee Cheuk-hing with students of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School. Photo: Jelly Tse
SCMP Highlights

China doubts Musk’s Starship future; ex-TSMC chip prodigy returns: 7 highlights

From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong society

Can pay penalties fix Hong Kong civil service or are they ‘a slap on the wrist’?

Experts say move to withhold increments from bottom 10 per cent of underperformers will have limited impact, noting over third of staff already reached maximum pay scale.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip.

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Lee Cheuk-hing had been on school trip to Singapore when the incident occurred. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investing routes

Banks have been ordered to step up checks, part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight of cross-border capital flows.

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Hong Kong's skyline Hong Kong regulators have ordered banks to strengthen compliance checks on mainland Chinese customers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Malaysia

‘Tiger without fangs’: Malaysia navy faces turbulence over Norway’s missile ban

While Malaysia considers alternatives from ‘three to four countries’, analysts say an advanced missile system is crucial for its navy.

China-EU relations

European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’

Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures.

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Hong Kong courts

Legal Tales | The evolution of Hong Kong’s independent common law

A recent Court of Final Appeal ruling confirms that the city’s common law is its very own.

The statue of Lady Justice on the roof of the Court of Final Appeal building in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
China exports

Southeast Asia is building a huge regional power grid. How is China involved?

Chinese firms are integral to Southeast Asia’s green transition plan, which will see nations across the region integrate their grids, official says.

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Workers inspect a vast solar power project in western China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Terminal 2 relaunch a global aviation hub milestone for Hong Kong

It completes the airport’s three-runway upgrade as the city better aligns with national plans. More innovation needed to keep the city flying high.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

What to watch at Shangri-La Dialogue after Trump’s China visit resets ties

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.

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