January 12, 2026 – Page 3 – From Inside Asia

China’s SciNeuro, Novartis sign US$1.7 billion licensing deal to develop Alzheimer’s drugs

A partnership between China’s SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals and Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday has revived hopes for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The deal, worth nearly...

by Julie Zhang January 12, 2026

US Politics

House Republicans Unveil Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

House Republicans on Monday unveiled a bill that would ban lawmakers from making future stock trades while permitting them to hold onto those they...

by FIA Staff January 12, 2026

US Politics

Trump Says Microsoft Will Make Changes to Address Data Centers Pushing up Electricity Bills

President Donald Trump said on Jan. 12 that Microsoft will “make major changes” this week to ensure that U.S. consumers are not facing increased...

by FIA Staff January 12, 2026

Vietnam

Taiwan Strengthens Educational Ties with Việt Nam Through Renewed Cooperation Agreement

Taiwan and Việt Nam have taken a major step forward in their relationship by updating their educational cooperation agreement. This move demonstrates how education...

by Jacopo Romanelli January 12, 2026

Vietnam

Việt Nam 2025: 10 Major Religious Events That Shaped the Year

The year 2025 witnessed a series of notable religious events that had far-reaching impacts on social life, both domestically and internationally. The following ten...

by Thiện Trường January 12, 2026

World

India overtakes Japan, Bali mulls bank check requirement: 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...

by SCMP January 12, 2026

Military

Indonesia launches its first Arrowhead frigate

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL launched the first of two Balaputradewa-class frigates (pennant number ‘322’) on 19 December 2025. The two warships are being constructed...

by Chen Chuanren January 12, 2026

World

South Korea’s worst air disaster: fury erupts over ‘mound of death’

South Korea has belatedly acknowledged that a concrete structure built beyond a runway turned a routine emergency landing into the deadliest-ever domestic aviation disaster,...

by Park Chan-kyong January 12, 2026

World

More cross-border tours, visitors expected on expanded Hong Kong high-speed rail

More train tour packages to mainland China are expected to be launched with 16 newly added destinations to Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network, industry...

by Oscar Liu January 12, 2026