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THIS WEEK IN ASIA
People
Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’
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Economics
Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds
6 hours ago
Lifestyle & Culture
Indonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
19 Nov 2024 - 5:48PM
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Politics
Will Trump’s ‘money-driven diplomacy’ lead to closer South Korea-China ties?
19 Nov 2024 - 5:50PM
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Politics
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
19 Nov 2024 - 4:11PM
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OPINION
Fred Teng
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US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China
4 hours ago
Hao Nan
Opinion
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Russia-North Korea pact is striking in its strategic ambiguity
19 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa
Opinion
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For China, the end of Pax Americana under Trump will be a gift
18 Nov 2024 - 7:46AM
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Tim Daiss
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As China-Japan climate action grows, Tokyo must rethink LNG push in Asia
17 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
Anthony Rowley
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Trump’s tariff weapon may amount to little in a changed world
16 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space
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Inside one of Manila's brutal cockfighting pits
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Indigenous dialect saved by Korea’s alphabet
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Japan, South Korea, US hold joint military drills
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South Asia
‘Cannot wait to sow seeds’: Indian farmers burn stubble despite fines, toxic smog
While authorities fine violators, farmers say they are forced to burn due to the short window between harvests and lack of government support.
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Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’
5 hours ago
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South Korea’s opposition chief indicted for misuse of public funds
19 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
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East Asia
South Korea authorities launch probe after 3 workers die in Hyundai car test
Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber.
6 hours ago
Tragedy struck a Hyundai Motor plant in Ulsan, South Korea, as three workers, including researchers, died during a car test, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber. Photo: AFP
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South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space
Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities.
19 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
Economics
Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds
From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry.
6 hours ago
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Southeast Asia
Singapore ends pursuit of 15 laundering suspects who surrendered US$1.4 billion
Much of the illicit funds in the record money laundering scandal came from illegal gambling and unlicensed money lending in China.
19 Nov 2024 - 8:46AM
Merlion Park. The suspects who agreed to forfeit assets have been barred from returning to Singapore, police said. Photo: Harvey Kong
Lifestyle & Culture
Indonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action.
19 Nov 2024 - 5:48PM
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Politics
Will Trump’s ‘money-driven diplomacy’ lead to closer South Korea-China ties?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be pursuing a more balanced approach to relations with Washington and Beijing, analysts say.
19 Nov 2024 - 5:50PM
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Politics
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
19 Nov 2024 - 4:11PM
Southeast Asia
Michelle Yeoh says not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life
Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and she has no regrets.
19 Nov 2024 - 11:24AM
Michelle Yeoh arrives at the 10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on April 13 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Photo: AP
Lifestyle & Culture
Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres
Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
19 Nov 2024 - 3:56PM
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Politics
Malaysia’s Ukraine stance, closeness to Russia could harm its image: analysts
Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.
19 Nov 2024 - 2:11PM
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South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps
The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.
19 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
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Politics
‘Display of arrogance’: deep divisions surface at Manila’s South China Sea forum
As the ramming of ships and use of water cannons dominated discussions, questions arose about the legality of China’s actions.
19 Nov 2024 - 8:04AM
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A Chinese coastguard ship collides with a Philippine vessel near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea in August. Photo: AFP
Asia
Tokyo’s sex trade, rise of Singapore’s political opposition: 7 Asia highlights
From Tokyo’s sex tourism to Starbucks Malaysia’s declining sales, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
19 Nov 2024 - 12:55PM
East Asia
Pioneering Japanese poet known for Peanuts and Astro Boy dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.
19 Nov 2024 - 12:40PM
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Politics
As Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70, can its dominance last?
Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.
16 Nov 2024 - 2:48PM
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Supporters of Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) wave party flags and placards ahead of the general election in 2015. Photo: Reuters
Health & Environment
‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
Economics
Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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Politics
‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order
The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:37AM
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