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Activists howl with rage as escaped wolf faces death in South Korea
The wolf, named Neukgu, tunnelled its way to freedom from a Daejeon zoo, triggering a school closure and search involving over 300 people.
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Singapore
Heat is on: Singapore turns up air-con thermostat in public spaces to save power
2 hours ago
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Architecture and design
From Hong Kong’s Taikoo Square to Seoul’s Gangnam forest and Chengdu’s Hyperlane, nature is reshaping Asia’s cities
3 hours ago
North Korea
North Korea tests electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb: state media
Such weapons use electromagnetic energy rather than explosives to disrupt or damage targets, especially electronics infrastructure.
3 hours ago
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US, Israel war on Iran
No quick fix for Asian airlines even if Iran reopens Hormuz: IATA chief
While crude oil is likely to be cheaper after the US-Iran ceasefire, jet fuel costs will stay high for the short haul, IATA’s Walsh says.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:26PM
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North Korea
North Korea launches fifth missile test after dousing South’s peace hopes
A top Pyongyang official says the designation of the South as a hostile state ‘can never change with any words or conduct’.
8 Apr 2026 - 1:46PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Stocks rise and oil slumps on US-Iran truce as Alibaba leads AI charge
Asian stocks found footing and oil plunged after a two-week ceasefire was reached, subject to Tehran’s vow to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:37PM
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Hong Kong economy
Failed bus cuts ‘tip of iceberg’ as fuel costs soar, Hong Kong lawmakers warn
Authorities urged to approve applications by non-franchised bus firms to increase fares, and provide subsidies to offset impact of oil shock.
7 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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North Korea
Hidden meaning behind North Korea’s warm response to South’s drone apology
While North Korea praised the South’s actions as a ‘wise move’, it continues to rebuff any attempts at reconciliation dialogues.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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SCMP Highlights
UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights
From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
The Philippines
Filipino taxi driver suspended after overcharging K-pop star Soobin in Cebu
Footage from the TXT member shows the driver demanding more than triple the usual price of a trip from the airport.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:07PM
US, Israel war on Iran
South Korea aims to send ships to Saudi port for oil to bypass Hormuz
Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:01PM
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Yoon Suk-yeol
‘Remorseless’ Yoon slammed for invoking Jesus in a note from South Korean prison
The ex-president may be a liability to his former People Power Party ahead of local elections on June 3 amid falling approval ratings.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:57PM
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North Korea
North Korean silence on Iran signals openness to US talks: Seoul’s spy agency
Pyongyang has not sent weapons and supplies to its long-time ally , nor has it issued messages to mark Iranian leadership changes.
6 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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North Korea
‘Irresponsible and reckless’: South Korea’s Lee regrets drones sent to North
The South Korean president said an investigation revealed that government officials were involved in the incursion earlier this year.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:12AM
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China travel
South Korea opens door wider to Chinese travellers – but will they come?
Higher airfares and fierce regional competition may blunt impact of new policy, analysts say.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Food and Drinks
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea’s viral food trends
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
Indonesia
South Korea and Indonesia’s fighter jet is ready. But will it sell?
Only a handful of nations have ever built a supersonic fighter jet from the ground up.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Diplomacy
Softly, softly: why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz
Presidents Lee and Macron have agreed to cooperate on safety in the strait but they are likely to wade in only after the war, analysts say.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Asean
Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz
The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Scams and swindles
Cambodia’s high-stakes war on online scam compounds
Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:22AM
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Diplomacy
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
A region where US allies lose faith in Washington won’t necessarily embrace Beijing; it is a region more likely to reach for its own guns.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount
Iranian attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities are curbing the supply of helium, a crucial gas used in chipmaking.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:29PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia rebalances energy policy as Iran war spurs new projects
As oil prices surge, Indonesia aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and intensify the use of crude palm oil for diesel blending.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:20PM
China energy security
Strait of Hormuz crisis
China remains relatively sheltered by its strategic oil reserves and investment in clean energy, even as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sparks a global energy crisis.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:50PM
United States
‘I can’t breathe’: Korean Air sued over in-flight death of passenger
The lawsuit filed in the US alleged that the airline failed to provide oxygen to Porscha Tynisha Brown who died in 2024.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:40AM
US, Israel war on Iran
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Trump’s Iran address fails to set minds at ease or clearly signal direction
The Iran war is a wake-up call to many countries about their overdependence on the US for security.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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