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Aviation
South Korean air force apologises for mid-air selfies that caused jet collision
No one was injured. One of the pilots involved had been suspended from flying, received severe disciplinary action and has since left the military.
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Asia travel
This mall is one of the best places to buy anime and fan merch in Seoul
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Seoul
South Korean army removes poster depicting controversial hand gesture
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US, Israel war on Iran
Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
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Sexual harassment and assault
How a dropped sex assault case cost an aspiring South Korean officer her life
Thousands sign petition demanding a new probe into the woman’s death after police dismissed her case, igniting public fury.
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China travel
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to pricier fuel for May holiday
Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds.
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Fashion
A. Society’s founders on the Hong Kong eyewear brand’s rise to global cool
As Asian eyewear labels command growing attention, A. Society has launched an enhanced version of its A. Custom in-store personalisation service.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
Malaysia
How an alleged Malaysian scammer vanished with US$25 billion in life savings
More than 300 foreign nationals flock to Malaysia in pursuit of justice over the ‘High Inspirations’ scam.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:34AM
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China stock market
Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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
Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
Given cybersecurity risks in critical software, Mythos has sparked debate about whether its capabilities should be shared with China.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks drop as war uncertainty lingers after ceasefire extension
Investors need more conviction about material progress on a ceasefire and the normalisation of oil flow, investor says.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
Pacific nations
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM
China shipbuilding
The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Crime
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe’s Bang after travel request
The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:09PM
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Japan
Japan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’
Seoul urges Japan’s leaders to ‘face history squarely’ and show through action ‘a sincere remorse for its past’.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:01PM
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
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Lee Jae Myung
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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North Korea
‘Intelligence leak’ claims expose trust gap in US-South Korea ties
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young rejects accusations he leaked sensitive information about North Korea’s Kusong nuclear facility.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Music
A stroke paralysed pianist’s right hand. Now he wows crowds with just his left
Inspired by his music teacher, South Korean pianist Lee Hun now plays left-hand music only after a stroke paralysed his entire right side.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Singapore
Man vs Mythos: Asian financial bodies sound alert on AI hacking model
Anthropic held back a wider release after finding Mythos was capable of discovering security holes that had gone undetected for years.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:47PM
Japan
‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches
Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:40AM
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Lee Jae Myung
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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North Korea
North Korea launches ballistic missile as UN warns of nuclear advances
The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
Artificial intelligence
Asia’s supply chains could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo
Asia’s industrial ecosystem could deliver faster deployment of robotics and embodied AI systems, veteran venture capitalist says.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
Artificial intelligence
In hi-tech South Korea, AI shamans take place of traditional human practitioners
The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Hong Kong tourism
Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM
China's military weapons
Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?
The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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