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Asean
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.
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Malaysia
US intercepts Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia amid Hormuz tensions
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China stock market
Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC
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Fashion
How craft-focused brands are rewriting fashion’s future with traditional skills
As labels like Bode, Diotima, Kinyan Lam and Josh Tafoya show, some of fashion’s most original voices are rooted in centuries-old traditions.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM
Food and agriculture
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
A precarious planting season looms amid suppressed rainfall and soaring fertiliser costs threatening the region’s harvests.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
Climate change
Saved by water bell? Indian schools hit on novel idea to tackle brutal heatwave
The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for New Delhi, with temperatures expected to rise to a high of 44 degrees.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
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Taiwan
Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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New Zealand
New Zealand minister under fire for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks
A free-trade agreement, to be signed next week, could see more than 20,000 Indian migrants entering New Zealand, officials say.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:33AM
SCMP Highlights
India’s nuclear breakthrough, Southeast Asia’s Balikatan snub: 7 Asia highlights
From Southeast Asian nations skipping Balikatan drills to India’s nuclear breakthrough, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:49PM
South Korea
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:35PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran firing on Indian oil tankers in Hormuz sparks ‘mistaken identity’ fears
Analysts say the episode reveals how easily military pressure and confusion in Hormuz can affect vessels not meant to be in the line of fire.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:27PM
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China energy security
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:01AM
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China-India relations
India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security
Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
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Banking & finance
Liquid courage: Hong Kong fund pitches whisky as alternative investment
Fund pitches spirit as hedge and sees downturn as a rare entry point, citing emotional buying and shifting consumption trends.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports
Targets reportedly include a Saudi pipeline to the Red Sea, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a UAE export terminal at Fujairah, outside the Gulf.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:36PM
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South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
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China property
Will AI job fears hurt China’s housing market as they have in the US and India?
AI’s impact on China’s housing market remains limited for now due to manufacturing strength, but younger tech workers may face headwinds.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Lavrov said the foundations of globalisation powered primarily by the US had ‘come to an end’.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes
Fuel has jumped from 25 per cent of total operating costs for airlines to nearly 45 per cent in a matter of weeks, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:14PM
US-China trade war
Trade tensions dim foreign investment outlook in US and China, survey finds
US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Pakistan
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Why India feels exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy in Iran war
Pakistan, with its contested reputation, leapt into diplomatic action while India, despite its heft and concerns, was absent from the frame.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:11PM
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European Union
Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations
IEA executive director Birol said the Hormuz blockade-induced energy crisis will hit nations including Japan, China and India harder.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM
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Taiwan
Hong Kong, mainland China equities see largest US investor inflows in 3 years
Asia now accounts for 24 per cent of all US investors’ foreign holdings – the highest share in over a decade.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:55PM
Australia
Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth flight
If convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, the suspect faces a jail term of up to 12 years.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:42PM
Central banks
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How the rupee’s fall shows India’s struggle to overcome vulnerabilities
While India’s economy is stronger than it was in previous sell-offs, lingering weaknesses are coming to the fore and driving new tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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This video of ‘Iran capturing US pilot’ was filmed in Pakistan
The conflict in the Middle East has led to videos being shared out of context by social media users.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:20PM
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