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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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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing reviews the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday. Myanmar’s former army chief who had originally seized power in 2021 from Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government, has been trying to win political legitimacy since the takeover and resume relations with Asean. Photo: EPA
Myanmar

Myanmar rebuffs Asean call to free Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar will continue to work with Asean’s special envoy but does not see the need to continue when Singapore takes over on January 1.

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Artificial intelligence

Outside In | Why Asia need not match West’s fear over data centre buildout

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China’s private sector

Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth

Thailand

Thailand looks to Siam Silica to propel it to top Asean semiconductor player

As Thailand is coming late into the game, it will have to look for ways to make itself indispensable in the industry, analysts say.

Robots assemble chips during Semicon Southeast Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on May 5. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

After Singapore gig, Massive Attack runs into trouble in South Korea too

The British band is facing backlash over a video caption that said the US supported the bloodbath.

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China consumption

In Focus | ‘Quiet luxury’: why premium Chinese consumers are embracing home-grown brands

A growing number of local brands are winning over premium consumers who prize craftsmanship, innovation and a high‑value sense of luxury.

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Aviation

Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?

Analysts say the move, an ‘extreme’ form of unbundling, risks backlash and added fare complexity.

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A Jetstar passenger jet prepares to take off from Sydney Airport on July 21. Photo: AP
Malaysia

How crime syndicates are exploiting Malaysia’s connectivity to move drugs

The country’s proximity to major drug-producing areas and porous borders make it an attractive transit point for traffickers, analysts say.

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SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong’s dining battle; TV host’s insomnia struggle: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Singapore’s dragon dance to French cultural influence in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Science

Former NTU vice-president K. Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese institute

AAAS fellow who held senior roles at University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon brings decades of cross-disciplinary leadership.

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K. Jimmy Hsia has published more than 100 papers and made substantial contributions in the fields of high-temperature deformation, micro/nano mechanics and biomaterials. Photo: Handout
Crime

Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash

Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm.

The incident occurred at Changi Airport about two years ago. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong ‘over’? Stephen Roach is missing the point

Readers discuss the city’s transformation, tying government official KPIs to Scoop, and promoting mini-events like Beyblade battles.

Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew’s fountain pen valued at US$23,000-US$39,000 up for auction

The engraved ‘SM Lee Kuan Yew’ Montblanc fountain pen was previously estimated to be worth several thousand dollars at a 2003 auction.

Britain

Jamie Oliver wants chewing gum ban, an idea Singaporeans find easy to swallow

The British chef’s proposal strikes a chord with Singaporeans, who recall the benefits of their own gum ban in keeping the city state clean.

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Photo: Picture Alliance via Getty Images
Indonesia

Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?

Analysts say the pressure on Indonesia’s older business elite forms part of a broader two-pronged strategy of state capitalism.

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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto. Photo: Reuters
Food and Drinks

Top bartender Uno Jang’s ‘Gen Z forward’ Korean drinks offer new experiences

At Singapore’s BOP, Jang is elevating somaek and other classic drinks as he targets adventurous younger drinkers seeking bold new flavours.

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | The AI order will have 3 tracks, not 2

Between American-secured diffusion and Chinese developmental multilateralism, middle powers have space to make their presence felt.

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Crime

Massive Attack’s Singapore ban tests legal limits of artistic freedom

Singapore concertgoers urge leniency for the band’s pro-Palestine acts on stage but lawyers say that a line has to be drawn.

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Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore on Wednesday. Photo: Social media/Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Malaysian influencer controversy, Cambodia’s tourism slump: 7 Asia highlights

From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Asia travel

Why Singapore’s record-breaking giant fire dragon goes up in smoke every 3 years

Unlike other dragon dance traditions, one Singaporean temple’s fire dragon exists within a cycle of creation, sacrifice and renewal.

The Philippines

Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?

Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct.

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The Philippine delegation on the presentation of its partial submission concerning the country’s entitlement to an extended continental shelf, together with the members of the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on July 29. Photo: Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs
Crime

Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13

The man, 38, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault.

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People take pictures next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. For each charge of statutory rape, the man could have been jailed for up to 20 years and fined or caned. Photo: AFP
Crime

Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount

Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies.

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Asean

What Turkey’s upgrade to Asean dialogue partner status means

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calls the development ‘of utmost importance’ in its relationship with Asia-Pacific countries.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s elites must become risk-takers again

To become the best it can be, the city should align capital, governance and academia along new priorities anchored in innovation.

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Participants attend LEAP East 2026, a major tech event, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on July 8. Photo: Sam Tsang
Religion

Losing religion, not belief: Singapore’s fluid spiritual shift

Formal religious affiliation has been slipping in the city state, but surveys show belief in a higher power endures.

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Devotees burn incense at a Taoist temple with Buddhist elements on Singapore’s Kusu island in 2023. Photo: AFP
China-India relations

India and China revive Himalayan trade at high-altitude pass

Six years after Nathu La’s closure and the deadly Galwan border clashes, its reopening throws local traders a lifeline.

Israel-Gaza war

Massive Attack barred from Singapore for unfurling Palestinian flag on stage

The two band members who held the flag on stage were given ‘stern warning’ and banned from re-entering Singapore, police say.

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