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Taiwan
China sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talks
Legal opinion is the latest protest from Beijing over planned delimitation negotiations that it claims violate international law.
3 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
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Japan
Japan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boom
3 Jul 2026 - 4:24PM
Japan
Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints
2 Jul 2026 - 4:22PM
Japan
Tsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: survey
The government says the probability of a Nankai Trough megaquake occurring within the next 30 years stands at 60 to 90 per cent or higher.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:58AM
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Science
As China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global event
Top mathematicians see candidacy as ‘tipping point’, with one saying ‘moment has now arrived’ for finest Chinese students to study at home.
1 Jul 2026 - 7:41PM
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Japan
‘My dream is broken’: foreign business owners in Japan lament new visa rules
Japan’s business manager visa holders surged to 46,000 by mid-2025 – up 70 per cent from 2020. About half were Chinese nationals.
3 Jul 2026 - 5:25PM
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Japan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparent
A 2025 survey found that nearly two-thirds of business owners’ children did not plan to take over, often because they wanted different jobs.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:27AM
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Trip Inspiration
Tomorrow’s world: museums, art spaces and tech-hubs from Shenzhen to Spain that help broaden the mind
From sci-fi museums and art spaces to smart homes and eco-excellence, these hi-tech attractions offer a glimpse of something different.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
Food and Drinks
Why is natto suddenly so popular? How its benefits outweigh the smell and taste
Exports of the Japanese fermented soybeans have tripled in the past eight years as new consumers are attracted by their ‘superfood’ benefits.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:41AM
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Japan
How Japan seeks to win over allies by refuting China’s claims of militarism
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach.
23 Jun 2026 - 4:47PM
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China-Japan relations
Japan’s defence outreach to counter China in the region hits hidden roadblocks
Tokyo’s approach combines security, economic and diplomatic tools to show regional nations an alternative to the China-US dilemma.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:36AM
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Japan
‘It was scary’: 10 injured after fire breaks out at Japanese primary school
Most of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation. One teacher broke her hip and two children had arm fractures.
19 Jun 2026 - 5:24PM
Taiwan
Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks
Move marks mainland China’s latest bid to assert jurisdictional claims in the contested waters following the maritime boundary negotiations.
19 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
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Science
Chinese scientists create record-smashing brain implant electrode array
Breakthrough recorded neural activity with high clarity and remained safely functional for 18 months without a drop in performance.
19 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM
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How Japan’s ‘cool’ summer dress code for men triggered a ‘harassment’ row
Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer.
18 Jun 2026 - 6:46PM
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Japan
Takaichi’s G7 mission: bridge Trump-bloc divides, polish ‘Iron Lady’ image
The Japanese leader also proposed a strategic mineral stockpiling plan during the summit to counter China and boost Tokyo’s global role.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:38PM
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Banking & finance
The View
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What Japanese outbound investment says about Asia’s top property market
While the drivers behind Tokyo’s outbound capital flow accentuate challenges in the domestic market, Japanese real estate still shows signs of promise.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:24AM
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‘There was nothing I could do’: why Japan still needs women-only train carriages
Critics question the necessity of safe zones for women. Passengers say a culture of ‘chikan’ abuse makes them vital.
15 Jun 2026 - 11:47AM
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‘Bad signal’: Japan’s Russia outreach puts Takaichi at odds with G7 allies
Energy needs have driven Tokyo to explore cooperation with Moscow again, which could make Europe ‘uncomfortable’.
13 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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Taiwan
What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan?
Expert says knowledge of the waters and seabed could allow ‘more effective submarine and anti-submarine operations’.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:34PM
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China-Philippines relations
China sanctions Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro
Chinese foreign ministry says Teodoro is banned from entering China because of his ‘erroneous remarks’ on the country.
11 Jun 2026 - 10:04PM
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SCMP Highlights
Tokyo Sézanne’s missing stars; beating arthritis at 68: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a little-known haven on Hokkaido island to how optimism make you live longer, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
11 Jun 2026 - 4:35PM
Malaysia
Malaysia rises as Asean ‘middle power’ through new Japan LNG deal
Petronas’ 20-year agreement to supply JERA with LNG shows how Malaysia is using its natural resources to strengthen ties, analysts say.
11 Jun 2026 - 1:26PM
IPO
The world’s 5 largest-ever IPOs, before Elon Musk’s SpaceX listing
Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong property
US fintech firm iCapital doubles prime office space in Hong Kong
Company leases a 9,000 sq ft space in One IFC in Central, with an eye towards doubling its staff amid rising demand for wealth services.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:07AM
Japan
Japan braces for historic typhoon season with up to 14 landfalls forecast
Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes.
10 Jun 2026 - 4:43PM
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Forget Weimar, it’s Japan’s Taisho period we need to talk about
As analysts warn about the far-right’s gains in Germany, we must also reckon with the historical events that prompted Japanese militarism.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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South Korea
‘Attacker would need to say sorry’: South Korea’s Lee rejects Japan defence ties
President Lee Jae Myung says Tokyo must offer a genuine apology before a military logistics pact can move forward.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:49AM
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