Najib’s house arrest row: Malaysian sultan’s comment on royal pardons stirs debate
The sultan of Pahang in Malaysia has urged the public to view royal pardons with “calmness of emotion” and not as “a political gift”,...
Shanghai to buy second-hand homes for rental housing in pilot to support property market
In a move to bolster the stability of the property market, Shanghai unveiled a plan to buy second-hand homes for use as public rental...
Trump says seeking US$1 billion from Harvard in ‘damages’
US President Donald Trump said on Monday his administration would seek US$1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report...
Singapore’s ‘undesirable’ visitor ban, Japan’s Chinese tourist drought: 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...
Apac capital markets momentum to continue in 2026: Citi
Amid regional market momentum, the global bank has a strong pipeline of Apac deals across ECM, DCM and M&A. Read More
Palantir defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp defended the firm’s surveillance technology as it reported a big jump in sales on Monday, saying it has safeguards...
China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion
Some parents in China are embracing a new way to motivate their children by printing giant homework papers, sparking laughter across the internet. In...
China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama port dispute: analysts
Any decision by Australia to regain control of Darwin Port is likely to differ from Panama’s move to nullify a contract on its geostrategically...
Pakistan’s ‘affordable’ China-developed jet: a victim of its own success?
Pakistan says it has fielded requests for its JF-17 fighter jet from five countries in recent months – a surge of interest that could...