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Israel-Iran conflict
How Israel-Iran war sent ripples of fear through the global maritime trade
The ghost of the 1980s ‘tanker war’ returned as Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz saw ships change course and freight rates soar.
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India
After the crash, can Air India’s leadership shake-up rebuild trust?
29 Jun 2025 - 3:30PM
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Pacific nations
Will New Zealand’s ‘patronising’ aid freeze push Cook Islands closer to China?
29 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s 3 million homes push gets US$2.5 billion boost from Qatar
A Qatari firm’s Indonesian subsidiary has pledged to fund the construction of 100,000 homes initially, targeting 1 million over five years.
27 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Workers build homes in a subsidised housing area in East Java, Indonesia. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Cambodia
Cambodian workers in Thailand caught in crossfire of nationalist war
More than 1 million Cambodian workers fear the damaging impact of a worsening row between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
24 Jun 2025 - 7:35PM
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Iran
Asian shippers fear spiralling costs as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure
Apart from soaring oil prices, Asian economies have to factor in a surge in insurance premiums and potential supply disruptions.
23 Jun 2025 - 3:33PM
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Vietnam
Is Vietnam playing Trump’s game? Billions in property deals suggest so
Critics question the long-term economic benefit of luxury towers and golf courses for Vietnam, fuelling speculation about a quid pro quo.
22 Jun 2025 - 8:37AM
US President Donald Trump’s son Eric (right) at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Trump-branded golf resort in Vietnam. Photo: AFP
Indonesia
Can Indonesia truly ‘copy with pride’ Singapore’s success?
Indonesia’s president is keen to replicate the neighbouring city state’s triumphs, but analysts warn that deeper reforms will be needed.
21 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM
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Singapore
Spike in armed robberies in Straits of Malacca and Singapore ‘concerning’
There have already been 72 reported incidents this year, surpassing the 62 recorded in all of last year.
25 Jun 2025 - 2:12PM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s 6G-powered war system, Xi urges ceasefire in Middle East: 7 highlights
From a revolutionary warfare weapon to Xi urging Iran and Israel to stop fighting, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
20 Jun 2025 - 12:59PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar flip-flops on petrol subsidy cuts: ‘no means yes’?
Malaysians have taken to social media to question the prime minister’s shifting positions on the planned cuts.
20 Jun 2025 - 11:41AM
A man fills the tank of a car at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
India
UK Scotch whisky makers cheer news of FTA with India, eye expansion
Foreign competitors eyeing the world’s biggest whisky market can expect stiff competition from Indian makers, industry players say.
19 Jun 2025 - 7:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar: nobody can dictate how friendly we should be to US or China
The prime minister said that trade-reliant Malaysia was ‘pragmatic’ in its policies and open to all.
19 Jun 2025 - 5:51PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia ‘stands firm’ on US chip curbs after alleged breach by Chinese company
Chinese engineers rented Malaysian data centres packed with high-end Nvidia chips to train their AI model, a newspaper report has alleged.
19 Jun 2025 - 3:41PM
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India
Air India crash: safety focus at all-time high as competition takes backseat
The stakes are high for Boeing and India as both sides seek to address safety perceptions following the 787 Dreamliner’s crash in Ahmedabad.
18 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
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The site of the Air India flight crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad. Photo: TNS
Indonesia
Will Indonesia’s US$1.5 billion stimulus lift its economy?
The two-month plan to boost spending may miss its target, as analysts doubt its impact on informal workers and the middle class.
17 Jun 2025 - 7:14PM
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Middle East
Asia’s oil lifeline at risk as Israel-Iran crisis ignites Strait of Hormuz fears
Any closure of the strait could choke oil flows vital to Asian economies, analysts warn.
17 Jun 2025 - 4:41PM
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Malaysia
Unfazed by public uproar, Malaysia’s Anwar says petrol subsidy cuts still a go
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim insists the controversial move, set for July, will benefit those most in need.
17 Jun 2025 - 3:12PM
A motorist pumps petrol at a Petronas gas station in Putrajaya. Malaysia is planning to go ahead with petrol subsidy cuts as early as July. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia
Is Indonesia ready to roll the dice on casinos at the risk of social costs?
An Indonesian lawmaker has asked Jakarta to consider following the UAE in allowing casino gambling, saying the idea is ‘out of the box’.
15 Jun 2025 - 3:00PM
North Korea
Is North Korea’s Kim shoring up navy in strategic bid with allies China, Russia?
Kim Jong-un has called for enhancing North Korea’s maritime military presence in the Pacific Ocean, citing ‘provocations’ from the US and its allies.
14 Jun 2025 - 10:14AM
Indonesia
Indonesia and China strengthen ties with new visa-free transit policy
Indonesian travellers with ordinary passports can now enter China for 10 days if they have tickets to a third country.
13 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Warnings of higher rents, house prices as Malaysia gets ready for new taxes
The new government taxes, aimed at addressing budget deficits, have sparked outrage, with Malaysians concerned that they will ultimately pay more for everything.
13 Jun 2025 - 3:07PM
A variety of flavoured organic oats are available at grocers in Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia
‘Important step’: fatal crashes prompt Malaysia to curb speeding lorries, buses
Following a spate of accidents, the government will require all heavy vehicles to be fitted with ‘Speed Limitation Devices’ that would cap speeds to 90km/h.
13 Jun 2025 - 6:59PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights
From China’s next-gen stealth jets to Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
13 Jun 2025 - 1:41PM
India
Will Air India’s crash in Ahmedabad derail its revival plans?
The airline must hold open investigation into the accident to regain customer trust amid efforts to overhaul the company to spur growth, analysts say.
13 Jun 2025 - 5:46PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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