India, New Zealand Agree to ‘Strategic Partnership’ by 2030
India and New Zealand will elevate their relationship to the level of a “Strategic Partnership” by 2030, and will focus on maritime security in...
Trump Gives Some Chemical Makers a 2-Year Break From Biden-Era Emissions Limits
Certain chemical manufacturers were granted a two-year exemption from Biden-era emissions control requirements under a July 13 proclamation signed by President Donald Trump. The...
New HK$45,000 job scheme expected to benefit single-parent families most
Hong Kong’s new cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) to encourage welfare recipients to take up jobs are expected to benefit many single-parent...
In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrest
A man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside...
South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 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...
Kiwi P-8A launches Harpoon missiles in Guam exercise
A Boeing P-8A Poseidon of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) launched two AGM-84 Harpoon missiles on 27 June. This event was significant,...
Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea
Jeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the South Korean resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety,...
Mark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility
Mark Wahlberg shed the aura of a Hollywood star when he savoured street food and mingled with locals in Penang while filming Netflix’s The...
War Department, DOJ Create Task Force to Prosecute Leakers
The War Department and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have launched a joint task force to investigate and prosecute anyone involved in leaking sensitive...