Breaking news, analysis and opinion from the SCMP's Asia edition.
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All the latest breaking news from Hong Kong, China and around the world
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Too many people are in survival mode, with scant mental space to contemplate climate change. To persuade them to care, they must be shown empathy and immediate tangible benefits.โดย Rizwan Basir
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The defence ministry accused China of ‘intimidating’ smaller countries, saying Manila will not be cowed into submission.โดย Reuters
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Customers said they are still owed more than US$19 billion and hoped for a stiffer punishment for the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul.โดย Reuters
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The defence ministry accused China of ‘intimidating’ smaller countries, saying Manila will not be cowed into submission.โดย Reuters
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Who is Truong My Lan? From market stall to Vietnam’s biggest fraud case, the rise and fall of an alleged scam mastermind
Truong My Lan ran eateries and hotels in her early career before coming under public scrutiny in a case totalling more than 10% of her country’s GDP.โดย Lam Nguyen
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Who is Truong My Lan? From market stall to Vietnam’s biggest fraud case, the rise and fall of an alleged scam mastermind
Truong My Lan ran eateries and hotels in her early career before coming under public scrutiny in a case totalling more than 10% of her country’s GDP.โดย Lam Nguyen
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The embattled property developer posted a 46.4 per cent slump in net profit for 2023, alarming investors just weeks after markets were roiled by rumours of liquidity problems at the firm.โดย Yulu Ao
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Poll shows fewer than 3 in 10 Americans support TikTok bill that would force Chinese owner to sell the app
‘Younger people – seen as key to the outcome of the presidential election – are particularly opposed,’ said a survey analyst.โดย Mark Magnier
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Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping allegedly had unwritten pact on South China Sea status quo
Former president Duterte’s purported verbal pact with Xi intended to mitigate South China Sea disputes, yet China’s renewed hostility prompts scrutinyโดย Jeoffrey Maitem
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Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping allegedly had unwritten pact on South China Sea status quo
Former president Duterte’s purported verbal pact with Xi intended to mitigate South China Sea disputes, yet China’s renewed hostility prompts scrutinyโดย Jeoffrey Maitem
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China’s 5G market set to expand, fuel economic growth as tech solidifies status as pillar industry
Though China’s 5G market and userbase are already the world’s largest, a recent study has found the sector is positioned for even more growth as tech development becomes a new engine for long-term growth.โดย Mandy Zuo
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Japan wants to enhance civilian air hubs and seaports for ‘contingency’. Are these also for the US military?
No official details yet on involvement of US forces, but the sighting of a Chinese unmanned aircraft near Japanese waters has raised a security spectre.โดย Julian Ryall
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Japan wants to enhance civilian air hubs and seaports for ‘contingency’. Are these also for the US military?
No official details yet on involvement of US forces, but the sighting of a Chinese unmanned aircraft near Japanese waters has raised a security spectre.โดย Julian Ryall
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The threat to the Hong Kong food scene stems from complex factors, which the Greater Bay Area guidelines do not address. Young culinary graduates are not working for old-school restaurants, and legacy skills are not being passed down.โดย April Zhang
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China and Russia were not invited to the summit, which was called a ‘clown show’ by a Chinese state-run newspaper.โดย Maria Siow
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China and Russia were not invited to the summit, which was called a ‘clown show’ by a Chinese state-run newspaper.โดย Maria Siow
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Formal details of funding is expected on Thursday evening. The ‘quick release’ federal award comes after Maryland governor sought the funding, saying it would lay foundation for a rapid recovery.โดย Reuters
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South China Sea: Beijing urges Southeast Asian nations to ‘cherish peace’ and help stop tensions spiralling out of control
Senior diplomat Liu Zhenmin tells Boao Forum in Hainan countries should resolve their disputes on a regional basis and warns outsiders not to ‘fan the flames’.โดย Alyssa Chen
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In recent years, relations between South Korea and China have been marked by increased friction between governments and frosty public opinion on both sides. Maintaining durable societal and cultural linkages is the only way the overall bilateral relationship can endure and possibly improve in the future.…
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In recent years, relations between South Korea and China have been marked by increased friction between governments and frosty public opinion on both sides. Maintaining durable societal and cultural linkages is the only way the overall bilateral relationship can endure and possibly improve in the future.…
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Islamic State urges supporters to target ‘crusaders’ everywhere, especially in US, Europe and Israel
In a message posted on Telegram, IS spokesman Abu Huthaifa al-Ansari also praised the group’s attack that killed more than 140 people in a Russian concert hall near Moscow last week.โดย Reuters
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‘Quick passage of US aid to Ukraine by Congress is vital,’ Ukrainian president told Mike Johnson. A US$60 billion support package has been stalled in US Congress since last year.โดย Agence France-Presse
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Judges at the International Court of Justice said Palestinians in Gaza face worsening conditions of life, and famine and starvation are spreading.โดย Reuters
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US District Judge Lewis Kaplan handed down the sentence after rejecting Bankman-Fried’s claim that FTX customers did not actually lose money and accusing him of lying during his trial testimony.โดย Associated Press
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People familiar with the matter say Cai Qi has been appointed to head the Communist Party’s Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission.โดย William Zheng
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Baltimore bridge collapse may lead to ‘largest single marine insurance loss ever’, Lloyd’s of London says
The bridge collapsed on Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, the Singapore-flagged Dali, sending vehicles into the water and threatening chaos at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast.โดย Bloomberg
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China’s EV sector a live wire for US, with war of words over excess capacity casting shadow over Janet Yellen visit
As more details emerge related to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s coming trip to China, signs indicate excess capacity in sectors like electric vehicles will be a major sticking point in trade discussions.โดย Kandy Wong
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Singapore jails Myanmar helper who punched, bit 101-year-old woman for ‘no reason’, and taped her mouth to stop her screams
A domestic helper punched, slapped and bit the 101-year-old woman in her care. She also taped the woman’s mouth to prevent her screams of pain from being heard.โดย TODAY
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his recent visit to Bhutan a priority despite the possibility of violating pre-election rules.โดย Vasudevan Sridharan
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While India has made great economic strides under Narendra Modi, there are fears over his governance style and trampling of civil liberties. However, opposition parties appear more focused on attacking Modi than offering a viable alternative to the ruling BJP.โดย K.S. Venkatachalam
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Yoon risks being unable to carry out labour, pension, and education reforms if he were to lose next month’s parliamentary elections.โดย Park Chan-kyong
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South China Sea: Philippines’ Marcos vows countermeasures to Chinese ‘attacks’, says Manila won’t be ‘cowed into silence’
The Philippines has been furious over what it calls repeated aggression by China’s coastguard and allied fishing vessels around disputed features located inside Manila’s exclusive economic zone.โดย Reuters
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said four deaths were under investigation by the firm and health ministry, with more than 100 other people hospitalised.โดย Agence France-Presse
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Respondents said they felt obligated to attend the annual revelries and that they felt like an extension of work.โดย Julian Ryall
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged Beijing to respect Wellington’s right to an independent foreign policy, saying ‘Aukus is about looking after our own defence’.โดย Bloomberg
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The Do-Dodonpa ride at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park had already paused operations since 2021 over reports of injuries among riders.โดย Julian Ryall
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Southeast Asia’s cyber scam rings have become a global network, making up to US$3 trillion yearly: Interpol
Interpol chief Jurgen Stock said the organised crime groups are now ‘working at a scale that was unimaginable a decade ago’.โดย Reuters
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Families of Indonesian Lion Air crash victims welcome Boeing resignations, call for more safety accountability
Victims’ families say few lessons have been learned since the 2018 crash, with Boeing aircraft continuing to suffer serious safety malfunctions.โดย Aisyah Llewellyn
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North Korea has declared South Korea an enemy and shown no interest in responding to US overtures. Without the baggage of hostile relations, the European Union can engage North Korean in dialogue and at least learn about Pyongyang’s intentions.โดย Rob York
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Under Olaf Scholz, Germany has moved away from a passive “change through trade” approach to take a more active role in global affairs. Few countries are better-positioned than Germany to promote a constructive, collaborative global order against the backdrop of intensifying superpower rivalry.โดย Richard Heydarian
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An estimated US$50 billion pledged by China for infrastructure in Southeast Asia has yet to manifest in completed projects according to a recent study, raising questions over the efficacy of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative.โดย Kandy Wong
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Asia should guard against being ‘testing grounds for parallel systems’, says Liu Jianchao, who is tipped to be China’s next foreign minister.โดย Kimberly Lim
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#JusticeforKillua went viral after a golden retriever named Killua was found dead by its owner after a neighbour allegedly bludgeoned it to death.โดย Sam Beltran
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When the changes come into force, Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian nation to guarantee marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.โดย Bloomberg
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Around 2 million tonnes of plastic waste is created each year in Thailand, according to official figures, in a nation seemingly addicted to plastic.โดย Aidan Jones
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Suharto’s mate: how a little-known Australian became a secret go-between for Indonesia’s leader and the West
Clive Williams’ role as an unofficial cultural broker in Indonesia’s ties with foreign governments has been ‘very much obscured and underrated’ says his biographerโดย Johannes Nugroho
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Dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol were recalled after kidney complaints from customers. More than 100 people have reportedly been hospitalised.โดย Agence France-Presse
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Manila’s ‘assertive transparency’ strategy is touted as a model for managing maritime disputes but it diminishes key economic opportunities. As Chinese investment pours into other Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines must reduce geopolitical risks without acquiescing to Beijing.โดย Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
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Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, in Washington for meetings with senior US officials, says his nation ‘can have good relations with all major powers’ and that Vietnam president’s ouster will not be destabilising.โดย Khushboo Razdan
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Canberra’s investigations into dumping and subsidising of railway wheels, stainless steel sinks and wind towers were flawed, says the panel’s ruling.โดย Finbarr Bermingham
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