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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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Othman Wok – Singapore’s first minister for social affairs and a key advocate for multi-racialism. Photo: People’s Action Party
History

How ghost stories helped launch the career of one of Singapore’s pioneer leaders

Before becoming Singapore’s first social affairs minister, Othman Wok thrilled readers with horror tales that revived a struggling magazine.

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Automotive industry

Chinese EVs are making inroads in Singapore. Here’s why

Extreme weather

My Take | Asia must leverage AI to combat rise in natural disasters

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E-commerce

Shein’s revenue rises to US$10 billion in quarter before Trump tariffs

Shein likely benefited as consumers stocked up on products before the US removed its de minimis exemption for Chinese goods.

A Shein e-commerce distribution centre in Whitestown, Indiana. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
Yuan

Singapore fines 2 Chinese yuan remittance firms for sharing information

The 2 firms, located next to each other, exchanged information on the yuan for 6 years.

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Architecture and design

How Dear Modern creator Cliff Tan has redefined feng shui

The Singaporean former architect reinterprets the Chinese practice to offer practical solutions for modern living, transforming spaces into sanctuaries of comfort and clarity.

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Hong Kong economy

New Hong Kong report useful but investors will do their own research: experts

One economist calls government business report a ‘positive force’ that will help the public understand the true situation in Hong Kong.

The report highlighted the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle as a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability. Photo: Edmond So
US-China trade war

The US-China trade talks changed little. For Beijing, that counts as a win

The US appears poised to keep its China tariffs at 30 per cent while raising duties on a slew of other countries, helping Chinese exporters.

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Corruption in Asia

State-owned Singapore firm agrees to US$110 million penalty in corruption case

The settlement marks a crucial step for the state-owned company to move past a scandal involving alleged corruption in Brazil.

Lee Hsien Loong

Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? Study finds views differ by age, race

Younger and minority Singaporeans are more likely to perceive Chinese residents as having unspoken social advantages, the survey finds.

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People walking along Orchard Road. A survey was conducted last year to assess the responses of Singaporeans of different ethnicities on the idea of “Chinese privilege”. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

‘Just ban it’: growing furore in Malaysia as calls to curb vaping go up in smoke

Malaysia is facing growing public pressure to ban vapes nationwide as horror stories emerge of young people suffering damaged lungs.

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Malaysia is facing growing public pressure to ban vapes nationwide. Photo: Shutterstock
SCMP Highlights

Marcos’ ‘inexcusable’ snub, Japan’s passport puzzle: 7 Asia highlights

From Marcos’ snub of Filipino-Americans to why Japanese are shunning passports, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Social media

Singapore sinkhole rescue sparks calls for migrant worker safety reforms

Their heroic rescue has reignited debate over the controversial issue of labourers being transported in the backs of lorries.

The Philippines

Chicken run: Philippine police chief floors Duterte’s son in phantom fight

Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte’s viral public challenge against police chief Nicolas Torre fizzled into farce after he left the country.

Philippine police chief Nicolas Torre is announced the winner of Sunday’s boxing match after Sebastian “Baste” Duterte failed to show up. Photo: X/jessiecruzat
Social media

Brave migrant workers rescue woman from Singapore sinkhole

The construction workers rushed to the driver’s aid after a three-metre deep sinkhole opened up in eastern Singapore.

A Mazda plunged into a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road in Singapore on Saturday evening. Photo: Facebook/Safety WatchSG
India

Why China-Russia ‘troika’ talks are back on India’s table

New Delhi’s cautious openness to reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China dialogue signals a careful hedging of its geopolitical bets.

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Hong Kong transport

‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?

Drivers, concerned over proposed seven-year vehicle age limit, say framework ‘not very friendly’.

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Chinese culture

What’s the story behind the Good Morning towel, seen everywhere in Asia?

The Good Morning towel has become a cultural symbol that evokes nostalgia and has inspired modern interpretations and even artwork.

A woman sells Good Morning towels at a stall in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district on July 19, 2025. Photo: Kylie Knott
The Philippines

Philippines debates jailing adult children for parental neglect

A senator's controversial bill proposes up to six months' imprisonment or hefty fines for those who fail to support elderly parents.

Mental health

Singapore’s suicide surge: why are more young people taking their own lives?

Provisional data reveals a worrying jump in suicides among those in their thirties. Burnout and financial stress are part of the problem.

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China stock market

Trading places: Chinese quant funds lure AI talent from the US

Trump upheaval plays into the hands of talent-hungry firms in the growing sector, as many eye markets beyond the mainland.

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Asean

Opinion | Asean must act for peace in Thai-Cambodian clash or risk irrelevance

If Asean cannot muster the will to prevent armed conflict among its members, it will be seen as little more than a ceremonial shell.

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Residents evacuate from the Thai-Cambodian border area in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, on July 24. Photo: Xinhua
Crime

Singapore jails bus driver over relationship with 13-year-old

The man, now 30, was sentenced to eight years’ jail and six strokes of the cane.

Food and Drinks

Michelin Guide Singapore 2025 unveiled, Japanese restaurants biggest gainers

The new edition sees Sushi Sakuta gain its second star and Omakase @ Stevens its first, while the three-star category remains unchanged.

Malaysia

Malaysian students allowed to stay at home as annual haze crisis begins

Air pollution readings are hovering around 90, with outdoor activities to be cancelled if the mark exceeds 100.

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A police officer sprays water in an attempt to extinguish a fire that razes through a peatland field in Ogan Ilir, Indonesia’s South Sumatra, on July 20. Photo: AP
South Korea

My Take | From Seoul to Singapore, the squat toilet’s days are numbered

While Asian cities embrace modern Western-style toilets, tradition and practicality keep them prevalent in rural and older spaces.

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Sitting toilets are becoming the norm as Asians go for the hygienic, minimalistic look. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure tourism works for both visitors and locals

Tailored strategies, crowd management, sustainable growth and the preservation of local culture will benefit both visitors and locals.

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Sri Lanka

Singapore ship ordered to pay US$1 billion over world’s largest plastic spill

The MV X-Press Pearl, which was carrying chemicals, sank after catching fire in 2021. The disaster led to the death of numerous marine species.

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