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The national flags of the various countries attending the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit are displayed in Bangkok. Photo: AP

Southeast Asia admits China’s sway, but South China Sea stress sows distrust: study

Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.

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Filipino death-row inmate to return home

US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter China in disputed waters

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‘We don’t have anything to harvest’: storm-hit Philippines faces rice crisis

The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.

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A farmer inspects his flooded rice field in Cagayan province, Philippines, on November 8. Photo: AFP

South Korea airport defends body search of traveller after drug scanner error

Customs officials say the invasive search was lawful and an ‘unavoidable measure’ even though it left the traveller with vaginal bleeding.

Recap | Car hits children outside school, toxic smog visible from space: 6 news videos

From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.

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How the Philippines wins Western support with its ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance

Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe.

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Vessels from Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines sail in formation during joint drills in April. Photo: Australian Department of Defence/AFP

Indonesia condemned her to death. But soon she’ll return home to the Philippines

Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking and has been on death row in Indonesia for 14 years.

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Opinion | China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws

Beijing’s move aims to legitimise future enforcement measures while avoiding overt military escalation, a hallmark of its strategy in contested maritime areas.

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Trump will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong: Manila envoy

If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.

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Air assault exercises conducted by Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the US Marine Corps in Palawan province on April 26, 2024, part of joint military drills. Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines/EPA-EFE

Recap | Michelle Yeoh opens up, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories

From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia.

Michelle Yeoh, offering candid reflections on infertility and acceptance, said she has no regrets. Photo: AP

South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps

The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.

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‘Display of arrogance’: deep divisions surface at Manila’s South China Sea forum

As the ramming of ships and use of water cannons dominated discussions, questions arose about the legality of China’s actions.

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Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?

While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it.

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Relatives of drug war victims hold photographs of their slain loved ones with placards calling for justice, during a protest to commemorate President Rodrigo Duterte’s final year in office, in Manila, Philippines on June 30, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Parts of Hong Kong flood as Severe Tropical Storm Man-yi nears

Observatory says No 1 warning will be in place until 10am on Tuesday, and likelihood of issuing higher signal is ‘relatively low’.

A flooded tunnel in Tai Po. Photo: Handout

Opinion | For China, the end of Pax Americana under Trump will be a gift

A US pullback from Europe, Nato and Asia means less pressure and more room for China to attain its trade and security goals.

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Super Typhoon Man-Yi weakens as it sweeps through the Philippines

Authorities took no chances before Man-yi hit and ordered the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from their homes.

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Philippine cockfighting still soars even as feathers are ruffled over job losses

The advent of betting machines at cockpits has led to traditional betcallers losing their jobs as Filipinos continue to embrace the sport.

Despite protests against cockfighting by animal activists, millions of dollars still change hands daily in cockpits across the Philippines. Photo: AFP

‘Our house will be wrecked’: Philippines prepares for super typhoon onslaught

Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.

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Inside one of Manila's brutal cockfighting pits

Focus on China, analysts warn, as Malaysia and Philippines clash over sea claims

Analysts urge Asean to prioritise unity over China amid escalating maritime disputes, and Malaysia’s protest over Philippine laws affecting Sabah’s boundaries.

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Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are pictured near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on March 5, 2024. Photo: Reuters

China uses Philippine resupply trip to call for Manila’s help managing dispute

Philippine military says ‘there were no untoward incidents’ during the mission to Second Thomas Shoal.

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The Philippines’ BRP Sierra Madre sits at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Photo: AP

Philippines’ shoal resupply mission ends smoothly under China deal

The military said ‘no untoward incidents’ reported during the trip to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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Video | Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated

More than 24,000 people are evacuated from their homes in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall.

China’s coastguard circles Scarborough Shoal after Philippines stakes its claim

The Chinese authority says it conducted a patrol as a law enforcement activity.

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The China Coast Guard says its patrol around Scarborough Shoal was for law enforcement. Photo: EPA-EFE

Recap | J-35A stealth jet stars at Zhuhai air show, Trump praises Prabowo and more videos

Lahore’s severe air quality crisis and a heroic Chinese woman saving a child from a wild boar attack all feature in some of our latest videos.

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A J-35A stealth fighter is put through its paces during a performance at the Zhuhai Air Show on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

‘Hurry up’: Duterte says he is ready to face ICC in The Hague over drug war

Rodrigo Duterte taunts lawmakers that they might ‘miss the pleasure’ of seeing him in the International Criminal Court due to his age.

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China’s baselines around Scarborough Shoal aim to ‘pressure’ Philippines: analysts

China declared its maritime baselines around Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines passed laws defining its maritime zones and sea lanes last week.

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The Philippines
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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