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Head of State
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Crime
Singaporean TikTokker to be charged with defamation, spreading falsehoods
In one of his videos, the man claimed that the government was paying to attract Chinese nationals and nurture them as leaders.
27 minutes ago
Beauty
Romi Beauty’s founders on creating multitasking products for Asian skin
1 hour ago
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty
2 hours ago
US-China relations
Mainland Chinese see Taiwan positively, won’t retreat from US trade war: survey
China Pulse polling study gives rare window into views of ordinary people on mainland, where opinions are often restricted or even banned.
5 hours ago
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Semiconductors
Memory price hikes ‘the new normal’ as AI fuels storage demand, Seagate says
Explosive growth in AI workloads is forcing the storage industry to pack more data onto disks to meet demand from cloud giants.
11 Mar 2026 - 2:36AM
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Hong Kong entertainment
Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date
Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
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India
Hope for India-Bangladesh reset after arrests in student leader’s killing
The development may provide an early test of bilateral cooperation following Bangladesh’s recent political transition, analysts say.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
China-Africa relations
Why China and South Africa have a US$17 billion gap on trade data
Statistical discrepancy reflects different reporting practices and ‘opaque’ global commodity chains, according to observers.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong property
Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender
Sale of compound in Southern district by family linked to Wah Ha Realty comes as Hong Kong’s luxury home market shows signs of recovery.
10 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?
Stock Connect reshuffle reflects biotech sector’s growing role on international stage, though overseas funds remain cautious.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:26PM
SCMP Highlights
Cathay fares surge, Hong Kong professor suspended in Australia: 5 weekend reads
From MIT scientist joining Peking University to China’s Wang Yi at ‘two sessions’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:37PM
Hong Kong economy
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Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect
John Greenwood says drawing HK$150 billion from the fund is justified, calling the move a legitimate, long‑term investment.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:10AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub
Access to mainland’s robust market gives Hong Kong the edge over Southeast Asian rival, experts say.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:59PM
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Fashion
Flashback: style icon Yoyo Cao looks back on her favourite outfits
Social media darling and daring trendsetter in Singapore, Yoyo Cao launched her brand Romi Beauty in 2022 – and often steps out in Chanel and Gucci.
8 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Vietnam
Why Vietnam’s new AI law makes it proving ground for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s first law on AI could raise the bar from voluntary guidelines to binding legal frameworks across the region, analysts say.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:43PM
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Artificial intelligence
‘It’s inevitable’: Singapore’s workers brace for AI disruption
The city state wants 100,000 workers to become ‘AI bilingual’. But with entry-level roles already vanishing, time may not be on its side.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:13PM
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Transport and logistics
Singapore’s ban on caged lorries revives debate over migrant worker transport
The government says the move improves workers’ safety, but advocacy groups say the wider transport risks remain.
7 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Boao Forum for Asia
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Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
Lessons from China's history
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Modern Singapore knows that vigilance is key. So did an ancient Chinese minister
Wei Jiang of the state of Jin epitomises the Chinese idiom ‘in times of peace, think of danger’ – something Singapore follows closely today.
7 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM
Asia housing and property
Singapore real estate giants feel the heat amid China’s property woes
Analysts say Singaporean companies are still likely to bet on China’s massive market, but could now adopt a more selective investment approach.
7 Mar 2026 - 5:31PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
2 tankers carrying India’s Reliance fuel ditch Europe, divert to Asia
Asian buyers are rushing to secure fuel as the near halt in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, due to war, constrains oil supplies.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:18PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’
Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:18PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US submarine strike on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka rattles the region
Experts say the strike highlights the risk of the conflict spreading into Asian waters and tests India’s careful diplomatic balancing.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities
Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:12PM
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Crime
Singapore police seize US$390 million in assets in Prince Group probe
Three men, including the captain of Chen Zhi’s superyacht, have been arrested in connection with the case, police announced.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:34PM
Asean
‘We will go to war’: why #SEAblings became a Southeast Asian rallying cry
The hashtag went viral following a row over a South Korean band’s concert in Kuala Lumpur in January and protests in Indonesia last year.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:58PM
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Banking & finance
Middle East tensions set to strengthen Hong Kong as a gold and wealth hub
Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
Malaysia
How Southeast Asia’s coffee chains are brewing cross-border success
Home-grown brands such as Zus Coffee are betting on cultural fluency, halal positioning and digital tools to make further inroads.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM
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