Singapore says Chinese firm’s electric buses not equipped with remote tech
Singapore has 20 electric public buses by Chinese manufacturer Yutong Group, and none of these vehicles support any remote control functions, the Land Transport...
What BJP’s dominance means for India’s democracy and fragmented opposition
A sweeping election victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar has raised fresh questions about the future of India’s...
Malaysia pulls US children’s show off the air over LGBTQ kiss
Malaysia’s state broadcaster has suspended the animated Nickelodeon children’s series Santiago of the Seas following viewer complaints that an episode contained an LGBTQ scene....
Advisory panel urges US Congress to put Hong Kong on tighter sanctions leash
The United States should pass a law to impose tougher scrutiny of Hong Kong’s American dollar-backed international transactions and exports, a US advisory panel...
US panel urges economic statecraft body to tackle China’s growing tech challenge
A leading advisory panel on China policy urged Congress on Tuesday to establish a “consolidated economic statecraft entity” to handle technological and other national...
Myanmar receives Mi-38T helicopters from Russia
Myanmar inducted three Mil Mi-38T helicopters into service in a ceremony on 7 November, confirming the nation’s status as the first export customer for...
Malaysia-Singapore crossing brawl, climate crisis in focus: 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...
Ex-US Treasury chief stepping back from public roles after Epstein emails
Published: 12:35pm, 18 Nov 2025Updated: 12:39pm, 18 Nov 2025 Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers said on Monday he will step back from all...
HKUST to operate Hong Kong’s third medical school after 8-month race
Published: 12:20pm, 18 Nov 2025Updated: 12:30pm, 18 Nov 2025 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been selected to run the city’s...