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A collapsed building in Bangkok, Thailand after A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. Photo: Xinhua
Natural disasters

Thai-Chinese firm denies safety breach at probe of Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Xin Ke Yuan Steel is being scrutinised for the quality of steel rods in a high-rise that collapsed during last month’s Bangkok earthquake, the only building to fail that day.

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Crime

Chinese executive linked to Bangkok tower collapse arrested

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Asia travel

Hidden delights of Bangkok Noi, the real star of The White Lotus Season 3

Wealth management

Smell of success: fresh Malaysian durians are taking bite out of China’s market

While Thailand dominates durian sales in China, sales of the Malaysian fruit have grown tenfold from last year, industry insiders say.

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Fresh durians from Malaysia displayed at a supermarket in Zhengzhou on August 25, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Durians in China

China’s durian determination yields golden home-grown bounty in Hainan

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

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Myanmar

Ethnic Karen people flee Myanmar for Thailand amid bombing, unrest

Fighting has been raging in Myanmar’s Kayin state on the Thai border, with local ethnic militias battling the junta that seized power in 2021.

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Social media

Viral video of topless tourist’s brawl with guards in Pattaya sparks probe

A video showed a shirtless tourist being knocked down with a single punch by a bouncer after the foreigner allegedly behaved inappropriately towards female bar staff.

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A tourist who challenged a bouncer to a fight outside a bar in Thailand was taught a lesson when he was knocked to the ground. Photo: X/patrickallsyms
Asean

Can Asean withstand the flood of Chinese exports amid Trump’s tariff war?

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar meets Myanmar junta leader in week of tricky diplomacy

Critics warn the engagement in Anwar’s capacity as Asean chair risks handing a rare legitimacy win to Min Aung Hlaing’s regime.

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Asia travel

6 of Asia’s most scenic golf clubs for non-members

Fancy hitting the fairways while on holiday? Here’s our rundown of the best publicly accessible golf courses in Asia.

We suggest six scenic clubs in Asia that offer an exceptional golfing experience for all, including Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Japan where the Fujisankei Ladies Classic (above) was played last year. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks face highest bad-loan risk in Asia-Pacific from US tariffs: Fitch

Higher US tariffs could weaken banks’ profitability and asset quality in export-reliant markets, rating agency says.

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US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could weigh on Hong Kong banks’ bad loans this year, according to Fitch. Photo: Abaca Press/TNS
Cambodia

Cambodia’s descent into madness remembered, 50 years after the Khmer Rouge

Frenchman Roland Neveu witnessed the victorious Khmer Rouge enter Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975, heralding a savage era for Cambodians.

Myanmar

Trafficked workers from Myanmar scam hubs say death better than going back

‘We will kill ourselves instead of going back to them,’ said one of the dozens who attempted a mass escape from their Myanmar detention.

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Parenting: teens

Colourful Buddhist tradition in Thailand is a rite of passage for Shan boys

The Poy Sang Long celebration is a vibrant three-day ritual before boys of Myanmar’s Shan people enter monastic life for up to one month.

An ethnic Shan boy during the annual Poy Sang Long procession, a traditional rite of passage ceremony for novice Buddhist monks at Wat Ku Tao, in Chiang Mai. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

As Chinese students pick Malaysia, their parents buy second homes

Anwar could negotiate for more cooperation on education with Xi to capitalise on the momentum, industry insiders say.

A view of University Malaya. More students from China are looking to universities in Malaysia to further their studies. Photo: Shutterstock
Asean

How Malaysia’s Anwar risks legitimising Myanmar junta through diplomacy

The Asean chair hopes for progress from his meeting with Min Aung Hlaing, but will it give the isolated junta a propaganda boost?

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Viral stories

‘Beauty pageant’: Thai transgender women seek publicity during military lottery

Annual event mixes anxiety with celebration, one potential soldier holds amulet in mouth in hope of avoiding draft.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong visa relaxation sparks surge of Vietnamese visitors

Approved visa applications from Vietnam increased from 322 in the five years before the relaxation of criteria in October 2023 to 4,970 since.

Approved visa applications from Vietnam have increased to 4,970 in the 16 months following the relaxation of entry rules. Photo: Reuters
Chinese culture

Discover the rich history and modern revival of Bangkok’s Chinatown

Thailand’s capital boasts what is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. We examine its growth from the late 1700s to today.

Malaysia

Iran’s meth cartels target Australia via Malaysia’s Port Klang

Experts say crime syndicates from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are using Malaysia as a transshipment hub for drugs destined for Australia.

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Food and Drinks

A meal at Gaggan in Bangkok, where you still lick the plate clean

Chef Gaggan Anand continues his quest to present diners with the unexpected, including ‘rat brains’ and radioactive mayonnaise.

The licking dish at Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Lisa Cam
Viral stories

Photographer turns Thai street cleaner into model who is scouted by make-up artist

Head-turning single mother-of-two ‘wins lottery of life’ after unlikely encounter while she was sweeping streets of Bangkok’s Chinatown.

A street cleaner in Thailand has become a model after being spotted by a Russian photographer. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@nongchat
US-Asean relations

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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United States

American in Thailand pleads guilty to threatening to kill US Senator Tillis

Eric Charles Welton, who was angry over too many unsolicited political emails, faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

Asia travel

5 things to do in White Lotus country in northern Koh Samui, Thailand

The north of Samui where season 3 of the HBO series was shot is quieter than the south, with calmer waters and family-friendly attractions.

Every suite at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has unobstructed sea views. Photo: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Banking & finance

HKIC backs fintech unicorn WeLab to bring Hong Kong start-ups to Southeast Asia

The Hong Kong government’s investment arm has acquired an unspecified stake in the Li Ka-shing-backed consumer finance company.

Hong Kong Investment Corporation and WeLab signed a strategic partnership on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Fame and celebrity

Who was The White Lotus star Walton Goggins’ first wife, Leanne Knight?

Goggins married his Canadian wife in 2001, but she grew disenchanted with his work schedule and LA – she died by suicide in 2004, after which Goggins went to Asia, foreshadowing his White Lotus role.

IPO

World’s No 2 coconut water bottler applies for Hong Kong IPO

IFBH Limited switches its listing plan to Hong Kong from Singapore because of the HKEX’s ‘strong connectivity’ with mainland China, its largest market, it says.

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