Southeast Asia’s climate; Singaporeans and a work ethic stereotype: 7 Asia highlights
Published: 12:30pm, 19 May 2026Updated: 12:52pm, 19 May 2026 We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week...
Hong Kong set to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says
Hong Kong’s economy and trade with the United States will benefit from greater stability and certainty brought by the summit between Chinese President Xi...
Marcos says Philippines, because of proximity to Taiwan, likely involved in any conflict
The Philippines is likely to be involved in any conflict over Taiwan because of its proximity and the nearly 200,000 Filipinos working there, President...
Will Chinese become the king language for commanding AI on engineering tasks?
Published: 12:00pm, 19 May 2026Updated: 1:00pm, 19 May 2026 A study from Tsinghua University has opened a new front in the global technology race...
Romeo extends romance with Seoul mate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is eyeing the acquisition of up to 24 additional MH-60R helicopters from Sikorsky, as it modernises its naval...
Starbucks Korea boss loses job after ‘Tank Day’ promotion misfires
The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown...
US Airports Get Nearly $1 Billion for Family-Friendly Upgrades: Duffy
The Federal Aviation Administration has invested $970 million to make airports more family-friendly, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Monday. Airports in 45...
The Spy Who Fooled the FBI for 20 Years — A True Story I China Insights
In one of the most unusual espionage cases ever reported, a single individual managed to maintain close contact with key figures inside a major...
John Lee to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, taking largest-ever delegation overseas
Published: 10:13am, 19 May 2026Updated: 10:37am, 19 May 2026 Hong Kong’s leader will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month to explore and seize...