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Starbucks serves up glimpses into North Korea with new café near the border
A new branch of the coffee shop chain will offer patrons rare glimpses across the North Korean frontier from Gimpo’s Jogang Observatory.
6 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM
Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng predicts Trump will win US presidential election
5 Nov 2024 - 3:59PM
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Hougang hearts and minds: the story of a politically peculiar Singapore town
3 Nov 2024 - 8:05AM
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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Malaysians decry Halloween overshadowing Diwali in date clash of festivals
Halloween’s rising popularity in Malaysia has sparked calls on local businesses to prioritise local festivities over imported celebrations.
30 Oct 2024 - 2:12PM
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Amid 38 Oxley Road debate, a look at how Asia preserves former leaders’ homes
Homes including those of ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad have been transformed to commemorate their contributions over the years.
26 Oct 2024 - 11:54AM
Lifestyle & Culture
Not just a spa haven: Thailand steps up drive to become global wellness hub
Lifestyle coaches, spiritual guides descended on Bangkok as part of Thailand’s push to provide healing remedies to the malaises of modern life.
24 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
Lifestyle & Culture
‘Unpayable debt’: gambling in spotlight after South Korean comic’s confession
Lee Jin-ho says he became hooked on illegal gambling and has asked celebrities such as Jimin of BTS to help him repay his debts.
23 Oct 2024 - 9:02AM
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South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho. Photo: Instagram/bbangggi1
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Malaysia seeks public views on controversial code of conduct for social media
The authorities say the policy is to protect children and vulnerable groups but critics say it would lead to curbs on freedom of expression.
22 Oct 2024 - 4:36PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Delivering discrimination? India’s gig workers see access denied by class divide
By the end of the decade, India is projected to have over 23 million gig workers – who report facing humiliation and exclusion at every turn.
20 Oct 2024 - 5:05PM
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Malaysians mock all-male British circus act for conservative north
The Great British Circus Malaysia announced a male-only act for Kelantan state in an apparent bid to abide by strict Islamist guidelines.
18 Oct 2024 - 12:37PM
World
Anita Mui’s mother bankrupt again, Malaysia’s ‘chaotic sisters’: 7 highlights
From China’s deadly ICBM to Malaysia’s fascination with ‘chaotic’ sisters, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Oct 2024 - 3:23PM
Adeline Chang from Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/Adeline Chang
Lifestyle & Culture
Kopi shooting: death of beloved Malaysian stray dog sparks outrage
The dog, who captured hearts nationwide after a video of her playing with a kitten went viral, was allegedly killed in a culling operation.
17 Oct 2024 - 8:52PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Tourist’s torii gate stunt in Japan sparks outrage, debate on visitor etiquette
The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users.
17 Oct 2024 - 3:10PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Seunghan’s resignation from Riize sets off heated clash between K-pop fans
Korean fans say the 21-year-old tarnished the group’s reputation with his actions, while international supporters argue he is being bullied.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:41PM
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Alice and Adeline Chang: why are Malaysians fascinated by the ‘chaotic’ sisters?
One of the sisters, Alice Chang, became notorious after a video of her at an Auntie Anne pretzel outlet kissing a piece of dough went viral.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:41PM
Adeline Chang from Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/Adeline Chang
Lifestyle & Culture
Japan yakuza member arrested on suspicion of fraud after cutting off own finger
Masahiro Nouchi claimed he had lost his finger in an industrial accident, with his medical costs covered by national health insurance.
14 Oct 2024 - 3:50PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
AI is transforming South Korea, even helping pets and people with disabilities
South Korea is embracing AI, with innovative applications transforming everyday life from AI-powered translation services to X-ray analysis.
14 Oct 2024 - 9:03AM
People
Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics
As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.
13 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM
Lifestyle & Culture
‘Really troublesome crowds’: Tokyo’s nightlife hotspots ban Halloween drinking
The mayors of Shibuya and Shinjuku are cracking down on street drinking this Halloween, citing public safety and overtourism as key concerns.
9 Oct 2024 - 3:26PM
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People wearing costumes pose for photographs in the Shibuya district of Tokyo at Halloween. Photo: AFP
Lifestyle & Culture
Why is Hong Kong such a hot destination for Japanese tourists?
Japanese tourist arrivals to Hong Kong are up 106 per cent so far this year, but industry analysts say the weak yen threatens further growth.
9 Oct 2024 - 4:56PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Unruly tourists could be jailed for life as Indonesia’s Bali steps up penalties
Increase in length of jail terms, more surveillance efforts part of law-enforcement drive to keep rule-breakers at bay, officials say.
8 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM
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Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’
Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.
8 Oct 2024 - 1:12PM
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OPINION
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Atchareeya Saisin
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Blackpink concert tour puts Asia back on post-Covid globalisation track
13 Jan 2023 - 3:55PM
Reena Devi
Opinion
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Has Singapore’s cultural tourism focus got the balance right?
26 Oct 2022 - 3:22PM
Tobias Zuser
Opinion
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Soh Chin Ann is the world’s most-capped footballer. Here’s what it means to Malaysia
16 Aug 2021 - 7:52AM
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Alan Robles
Opinion
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Filipinos love their adobo – just don’t tell them how to cook it
14 Jul 2021 - 4:50PM
Raquel Carvalho
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When are Asia’s governments going to step up for women’s rights?
12 Mar 2021 - 10:05AM
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Montira Unakul
Opinion
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Laos‘ Plain of Jars has lessons for disaster risk management during Covid-19
21 Nov 2020 - 11:00AM
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