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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
7 May 2026 - 6:36PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 5:37PM
‘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.
7 May 2026 - 5:28PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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.
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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.
7 May 2026 - 4:13PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 3:18PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 3:15PM
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.
7 May 2026 - 1:47PM
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.
7 May 2026 - 4:24PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 12:18PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 4:36PM
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Letters
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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.
7 May 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
7 May 2026 - 10:40AM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 10:33AM
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.
7 May 2026 - 3:44PM
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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.
7 May 2026 - 9:55AM
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