Singapore’s pandan cakes, extortion at Jakarta airport: 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 topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning

Shoplifting cases have surged in Japanese retail stores, including thefts involving foreign suspects. Photo: Getty Images
Shoplifting cases have surged in Japanese retail stores, including thefts involving foreign suspects. Photo: Getty Images

2. What’s behind the no-show of North Korean troops in Ukraine war?

North Korean leader Kim Jong- un meets soldiers during a training in North Korea. Photo: AP
North Korean leader Kim Jong- un meets soldiers during a training in North Korea. Photo: AP

3. Paranormal event or hoax? ‘Missing’ Malaysian influencer rescued from jungle

Eyka, a Malaysian TikTok influencer, was reportedly rescued from a jungle in Bandung, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Photo: Amnazhan/TikTok
Eyka, a Malaysian TikTok influencer, was reportedly rescued from a jungle in Bandung, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Photo: Amnazhan/TikTok

  

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