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Asia - South China Morning Post
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Thai schools hold active shooter drills after deadly attack
Schools in Thailand conducted active shooter drills on Wednesday, as authorities moved to strengthen security measures two weeks after a 14-year-old opened…
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Bangladesh launches women-only Pink Bus service in Dhaka
Read more: https://sc.mp/841640 Bangladesh has launched a women-only “Pink Bus” service in Dhaka staffed entirely by female drivers and conductors. Created to…
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Thailand seeks new path to end deadly southern insurgency: top negotiator
Thailand is ready to shift its approach to a slow-burn insurgency in its Muslim-majority deep south and revitalise a peace process, Bangkok’s chief negotiator…
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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian-flagged ship in record drug bust
Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country’s biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members…
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In Singapore’s battle of casinos, Marina Bay Sands holds winning hand against Sentosa
At Singapore casino Resorts World Sentosa’s Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year, the biggest prize was a bottle of Martell Cognac…
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Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?
Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures…
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9 killed in Indian budget hotel fire after suspected air-con explosion
At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, a senior fire department official…
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Southeast Asia’s landmine clearers face closure as global aid shifts to new wars
En Poy was minding cattle in a former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Cambodia when he set off his first landmine. The blast from the rusty relic he picked up cost…
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US defence chiefs tour Asia to calm fears as Trump’s drill remarks sow doubts
Senior US defence officials have fanned out across Asia in recent weeks to reassure allies of Washington’s commitment to the region, even as the war with Iran…
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Father and 2 daughters killed in Malaysian immigration truck crash
A father and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck allegedly ran a red light and triggered a series of crashes in the Malaysian capital…
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Vietnam police confirm ex-politician spared charges over crash that killed teen in Hanoi
A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year but was exempted from criminal prosecution…
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New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’
New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm. The right-wing coalition…
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Greyest village in Japan turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortage
Japan’s most greying municipality has turned to its Peruvian sister city in search of a way to reverse its population decline and address the labour shortage…
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US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US’ request, South Korean officials said on Wednesday, days after President…
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South Korea accelerates military self-reliance over Trump’s ‘unpredictability’
US President Donald Trump’s abrupt move to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has handed President Lee Jae Myung a fresh impetus for greater…
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Russia’s Putin hosts Myanmar leader, talks up energy projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow on Tuesday with Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, discussing a wide range of…
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What Reliance and Rolls-Royce mean for India’s fighter jet ambitions
A proposed partnership between Indian industrial giant Reliance Industries and British aerospace engine maker Rolls-Royce could mark a breakthrough in India’s…
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Philippines’ Marcos slammed over US$3b family estate tax, says ‘very busy’ with government
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has put his anti-corruption drive at the centre of his presidency, but questions over his late father’s estate taxes…
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Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his…
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Myanmar’s president heads to Moscow seeking Russian arms and oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian leader seeks an economic reboot for his…
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Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform
After years of concern over students using artificial intelligence to cut corners, Singapore’s universities are embracing the technology, driven not just by…
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Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto
Men in military fatigues identical to those worn by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces (SDF) are reportedly prowling evacuated communities in Kumamoto…
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Thailand to review pardon rules after release of 85-year-old drug lord brings backlash
Thailand’s justice minister pledged on Tuesday to review pardon criteria following backlash over the release of an 85-year-old drug trafficker who served less…
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Cook Islands PM re-elected despite row over China ties with New Zealand
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s securing of another term, despite a dispute with New Zealand over his government’s deals with China, suggests voters…
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Malaysia holds off on pilot extradition request pending Indonesian drug probe
A decision has yet to be made on whether Malaysian authorities will file an extradition request for a local pilot arrested in Indonesia, according to Home…
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How monarchies stay relevant; Pakistan’s new defence pact: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you…
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Malaysian preacher faces backlash over Chinese festival remarks
A preacher and prominent conservative commentator has drawn backlash in Malaysia after questioning why a banner for a traditional Chinese festival was not…
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US transshipment ‘scam’ claims put Asean exporters in a bind
Southeast Asian exporters may soon face a heavier burden of proof to show they are not helping Chinese goods dodge US tariffs after the White House named nine…
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Japan’s hotels embrace sleep tourism with brain scans, tea and custom beds
An increasing number of hotels in Japan are offering “sleep tourism” experiences – stays designed to promote high-quality and restful sleep. The trend, which…
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Filipino student kills schoolmate, then himself, in live-streamed shooting
A high school student carrying two pistols shot dead a fellow student before killing himself on Tuesday in an attack in a southern Philippine campus that he…
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Bangkok gun shop trades bullets for baguettes as Thai firearm ban bites
Loaves of sourdough bread now fill the display window of Suchart and Friends Gun, a firearms shop-turned-bakery in Bangkok’s old quarter where pistols and…
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Trump’s decision to scale back South Korea drills unsettles Asian allies: ‘makes no sense’
President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a long-time ally but raises broader concerns…
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Can Indonesia build on rising EV demand to become a production powerhouse?
Indonesia’s next electric-vehicle push will test whether President Prabowo Subianto can turn rising demand, nickel wealth and consumer subsidies into an…
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Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed Kuril Islands row after Putin visit
Moscow said on Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Russia’s far-eastern Kuril…
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Why the Arctic sea route has become so important for China and Russia
Since Chinese container ships began plying the Northern Sea Route three years ago, the Arctic shipping lane has gained global importance. Houthi attacks on…
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Will Russia’s plan for overland oil route be ‘game changer’ for India’s energy security?
Russia is looking into a solution for a problem that has become hard for India to ignore: how to keep oil and other strategic goods moving when sanctions, war…
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South Korea on edge over Trump’s call to cut military drills, goodwill for Kim
US President Donald Trump’s call to “substantially” reduce US-South Korea military drills has revived speculation that he is trying to persuade North Korea’s…
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Malaysia to scrap 55-year-old university law, but will campus reform follow?
Malaysia may finally scrap the university law that generations of students have blamed for stifling campus dissent, but activists and academics say the harder…
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China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake
Global commercial real estate investment markets are roaring back to life. In the first half of this year, direct investment in commercial property rose 27 per…
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Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns
Thousands of people have rallied in Singapore against plans to build homes on two forested sites in a large public display of concern over how the land-scarce…
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All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest
All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs, owner Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew…
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Shoving incident in Singapore over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate
A simple pat on a child’s head has sparked debate in Singapore after an elderly man was shoved to the ground by a girl’s father. Police said on Sunday they had…
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7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps
A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among…
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Is Philippines’ aim to become an arms exporter like India overly ambitious?
The Philippines is looking to India as a model of defence self-reliance as it continues building its capabilities to manage maritime disputes following the…
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Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown
Australia is slowing the issuance of new “working holiday” visas popular with backpackers as the government looks at policies to cut migration to the country…
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Indonesia celebrates National Day with parade, flag-raising ceremony
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is presiding over celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the country’s independence, with a flag-raising ceremony…
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South Korean shipbuilders first to benefit from Trump’s plan to keep US Navy afloat
South Korean shipbuilders could be among the first US partners to benefit from President Donald Trump’s push to rebuild America’s naval industrial base…
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Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
Thousands of people were still waiting for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores as the country marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday, days after a…
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Japan eyes deeper defence ties with Australia, India to ease supply chain concerns
Japan is looking beyond the United States to enhance its defence capabilities, as mounting doubt over American munitions supplies pushes Tokyo to seek deeper…
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US-South Korea joint military exercises start after Trump orders Pentagon to scale back
South Korea’s defence ministry said on Monday that its joint military exercise with the United States had started after President Donald Trump’s announcement…
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Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machine
The rivalry between two of Indonesia’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo’s youngest…
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Vietnam’s To Lam eyes trade, defence boost during trip to Australia, New Zealand
A visit by Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to Australia and New Zealand this week is expected to lead to stronger maritime security cooperation, especially in…
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Japan slams North Korea’s ballistic missile firing ahead of US-Seoul drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, days before the planned start of massive…
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How India’s government can be a good parent to its young people
The resignation of Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan last month, yielding to pressure from the “cockroach” youth protests, was an example of…
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Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said on Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles…
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2.4 million Afghan girls banned from schools 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says
Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said on…
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte charged over Marcos assassination threat
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was hit with a criminal charge on Tuesday over an alleged death threat against the country’s president, a key…
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‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge
A new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has raised questions in New Delhi over whether Islamabad could use the agreement to build wider…
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Thailand’s rising body count reveals a nation unable to curb gun crime
The cremations of the victims of the Debsirin school shooting in the Thai province of Nonthaburi had barely begun when another body was added to the country’s…
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South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese ties
A South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day…