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Artificial intelligence
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame sees AI-driven appliances run household chores
The firm’s ambition is to become a ‘world-class technology company’, global president Chang Xinwei says.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:07AM
Asean
Why investors continue betting on Southeast Asia amid global tensions
8 Jan 2026 - 5:14PM
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Asia travel
Inside central Vietnam’s first integrated resort, a stone’s throw from Hoi An
7 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM
South China Sea
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Why coastguards, not warships, are shaping future of South China Sea
The test is not claimants resolving their disputes but whether they preserve the infrastructure that keeps encounters from becoming a crisis.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Chinese tourists
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
Chinese visitors to Vietnam jumped 41 per cent to 5.3 million, topping the 4.5 million to Thailand, where safety concerns reduced Chinese travellers.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:52PM
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Hong Kong police
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Police chief Joe Chow says Hong Kong’s high standing will help foster ties as city looks to host 196 member country representatives in November.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
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US-China relations
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‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first
Former US ambassador to Vietnam says a return to the past for US-China relations is unrealistic, but both economic powers benefit from ties.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:11AM
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Japan
Canning old ways: how Japan is rethinking foreign labour
Tawara Canning has managed to maintain its workforce by offering foreigners places to stay and a chance to integrate with the community.
4 Jan 2026 - 10:44AM
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Open Questions
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Amid US-China trade war truce, ex-diplomat preaches realism
Daniel Kritenbrink, once the top US diplomat for East Asia, doesn’t see a wider thaw in relations despite upcoming meetings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
2 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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Australia
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Australia is losing its ability to engage Asia on its own terms
With security increasingly tied to regional developments, Australia’s eroding Asia literacy risks shutting Canberra out of crucial decisions.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Environment
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Forest conservation must be long-term priority for Southeast Asia
The region’s challenges are primarily political as underfunding and business interests create fragmented institutions, weak enforcement and poor data.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Pickleball craze sparks controversy in Vietnam
Pickleball has become one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sports, with the highest number of players per capita in Asia.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:05PM
‘It drives me nuts’: why Vietnam’s newest craze is keeping neighbours awake
‘The noise makes it impossible for me to sleep. It just keeps going pop-pop-pop,’ a Hanoi resident says.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
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Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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Asia needs AI talent to fuel its future growth
As governments around the region take steps to upskill workers for an AI-driven world, companies must also do their part.
28 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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South China Sea
China opens shopping centre on Woody Island in disputed Paracels
6,000 square metre complex is latest Chinese civilian facility on South China Sea island after first hardware store and hotpot restaurant.
26 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Science
Lard can actually keep you fit and feeling more comfortable, Chinese study finds
Long-held beliefs about animal fats being unhealthy are challenged as scientists discover consumption at moderate levels can have benefits.
24 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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To Lam
Vietnam’s To Lam may secure dual role as party and state head in rare move
The proposal is likely to be endorsed at a party congress scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:46AM
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US-China trade war
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Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ be a new dawn for the international AI supply chain?
Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies.
25 Dec 2025 - 1:05AM
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Year in Review
SCMP Plus Year in Review 2025: China
As the year comes to a close, SCMP Plus highlights the biggest China-related stories of the year.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
Extreme weather
Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods
From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
SCMP Highlights
Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights
From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM
Asean
Southeast Asian floods set to threaten more wildlife due to climate change
Environmental crimes and poor oversight are also worsening the risks faced by animals and trees.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:39PM
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China economy
Opinion
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Why China has moved to curb steel exports
China’s pivot to emerging markets has kept its export machine running. But frictions are growing and steel is the most visible flashpoint.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:49AM
Education
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As UK universities lose prestige, Asian institutions stand to benefit
The decline of Britain’s universities and the challenges facing Western academia in general stem from education no longer being treated as a national investment.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:37PM
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India
‘Pax Silica’: America’s new AI inner circle and Asia’s chosen few
Japan, South Korea and Singapore made the cut, leaving key partners like India and Vietnam – and even New Zealand – on the sidelines.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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South Korea
Vietnamese influx surges as South Korea’s foreign population hits record high
The Vietnamese population in South Korea jumped by 15.5 per cent last year, the fastest growing among major ethnic groups.
20 Dec 2025 - 12:32PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s tourism crown slips as troubles in paradise mount
Border clashes with Cambodia, fierce competition from Malaysia, deadly floods and a strong baht threaten the kingdom’s holiday appeal.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:33PM
Environment
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Vietnam’s recyclers risk cancer in toxic villages
UN study finds ‘very high’ lead and dioxin levels in Vietnamese communities handling domestic and imported plastic waste, with residents reporting widespread illness.
19 Dec 2025 - 6:05PM
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