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US experts say that China could potentially weaponise social media during a Taiwan Strait conflict and spread disinformation. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China’s use of propaganda may outwit US if Taiwan conflict arises, experts warn

Beijing’s study of Iran, Ukraine wars could help hone its ability to wage information warfare against the US during a Taiwan Strait crisis.

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Thailand

‘No longer a time for war’: Thailand, Cambodia pledge peace at Asean summit

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

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AI | Tech pioneer Chen Tianqiao’s MiroMind halts China services after the Manus saga

AI start-up MiroMind has relocated some staff to Singapore to divide operations for compliance amid heightened scrutiny.

Tech billionaire Chen Tianqiao. Photo: Handout

Will Iran war threaten next harvest? Which countries are most at risk?

As the Hormuz blockade cuts off vital agricultural inputs, Food and Agriculture Organization official views China as key food security partner.

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China, US drive global debt to record $353 trillion – what’s behind the surge?

New report warns that rising conflicts, AI spending and energy security push are all expected to further increase global debt levels.

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Video | How India is turning cow dung into cooking fuel

In the Hindu-majority nation, where cows are revered and their dung is widely available, biogas is a natural lifeline.

This photograph taken on April 24, 2026 shows a villager collecting cow dung from her cattle stable near her residence in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district. Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. However, since the 1980s India has also promoted biogas as a low-cost rural energy source, subsidising more than five million “digester” units that convert farm waste into methane for cooking, and nitrogen-rich slurry for fertiliser. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
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As US stocks hit record highs, will investors keep buying or stay diversified?

US equities rally amid easing Middle East tensions, but global investors remain cautious, focusing on diversification and China’s prospects.

India’s military turns to green energy options as Iran war prompts new strategy

The Indian army is looking to green sources for its cooking, vehicles and installations due to surging oil prices.

Video | What’s changed in North Korea’s overhauled constitution?

Analysts say Pyongyang’s amendments could signal a shift to coexistence with South Korea.

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Singapore isolates 2 residents linked to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

If the two men test positive for hantavirus, they will remain in hospital for monitoring and treatment.

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The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius leaves Praia, Cape Verde, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia posts fastest first-quarter growth in 3 years, but headwinds loom

The 5.6 per cent growth was propelled by robust household consumption during the festive season and a surge in government spending.

‘Why waste a crisis?’: AirAsia to launch new airline, defying high oil costs

‘We can’t control what happens in the Middle East, but we have to take a view that it’s not going to last for two years,’ CEO Tony Fernandes says.

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TikTok invests record US$25b to expand digital infrastructure in Thailand

The Chinese firm will install additional servers and expand data storage infrastructure to support rising demand for digital services.

Evening view of Bangkok from the King Power Mahanakhon building. Photo: Harvey Kong

Macroscope | Australia’s interest rate rise signals growing hawkish stance in Asia

Reserve Bank of Australia is less an outlier than a harbinger of global monetary trends in the wake of war-induced supply shocks.

A pedestrian walks past a petrol station with fuel prices on display in Williamstown, Australia, on March 26. Photo: AFP

The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Insiders say The Weeknd is slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.

Myanmar’s military rulers hire Trump ally for US$50,000 a month to lobby Washington

Roger Stone has been commissioned to rebuild relations with the US, though analysts doubt Myanmar can escape its pariah status.

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South Korea rejects Trump’s claim that ship ‘decided to go it alone’

Iran says it ‘firmly rejects and categorically denies’ allegations that it was responsible for the explosion on board the HMM Namu.

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The Panama-flagged HMM Namu is seen off the coast of Guangzhou, China, on January 5. Photo: HMM/Reuters

Part-Asian identities, ‘skinny runner’ to top Hyrox star: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From former wine critic on passion for endurance sport to art show on East, West gardens, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

BJP aide shot dead in India’s West Bengal days after historic election win

Chandranath Rath was a close aide to Suvendu Adhikari, the West Bengal BJP chief tipped to become the next state chief minister.

How RedNote, WeChat are reviving Thailand’s Chinese tourism market

Thai businesses are asking online experts to help reel in young big spenders who prize authenticity over heavily advertised content.

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Diners tuck into “phad kaphrao” at Phed Mark, a Bangkok kitchen with a pop-up feel. Photo: Aidan Jones

Handle with care: Chinese study finds aquatic virus can infect human eyes

Handling seafood with bare hands or eating it raw said to increase risk of exposure to pathogen first found in shrimp.

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Fish forage for food at a solar-powered fishery in China’s northern Hebei province. Photo: Xinhua

Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy

Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia.

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Letters | History shows the high cost and low yield of war as conflict resolution

Readers discuss the imperative of dialogue to end the Iran war, the growth and diversity of Chinese products and Hong Kong’s efforts to deter smoking.

South Korean court cuts former prime minister Han’s jail term to 15 years

A lower court had sentenced Han in January to 23 years’ imprisonment for his role in the 2024 martial law declaration.

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Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on January 21. Photo: EPA

How British brand If Only If is leading the revival of stylish nighties

Once dismissed as the preserve of grandmas and little girls, the nightie is having its most interesting moment in decades.

Emily Campbell, founder of British handmade nightwear brand If Only If, used to be a teacher. Photo: Handout

Trump’s last Japanese diehard fans lose faith as Iran war chaos spreads

Concerns in Japan are also mounting over the security ties between Japan and the US as Trump seeks to withdraw more troops from Europe.

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Japanese Mogami-class ships possible replacements for New Zealand’s ageing fleet

Wellington plans to increase defence spending to about 2 per cent of gross domestic product, citing rising geopolitical tensions.

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