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China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.SHOW FULL PROFILEAseanEx-Philippine lawmaker’s arrest in East Timor seen as linked to Asean membershipArnolfo Teves Jnr, who was arrested at his home

in Dili, is wanted in the Philippines on charges of murder and attempted murder.8 minutes agoHong Kong societyBrother of slain Hong Kong tour guide in Manila hostage crisis dies at 493

hours agoAseanSouth China Sea tensions ‘won’t stop’ Asean’s blue economy growth: official28 May 2025 - 11:00AMvideocamDiseaseHeart disease is Southeast Asia’s biggest killer. And it’s only

getting worseA new study has found a huge surge in cardiovascular disease across the region in recent years. Researchers say immediate action is needed.28 May 2025 - 8:53AMHong Kong

economyBlackpink’s ‘Deadline’ world tour to conclude at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak StadiumK-pop superstars to return to city for first time since 2023 with two shows in January.27 May 2025 -

8:46PMSingaporeK-pop superstars Blackpink set for Singapore return in NovemberThe quartet will play two shows at Singapore’s National Stadium on November 29 and 30 as part of their

‘Deadline’ world tour.27 May 2025 - 1:59PMAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAseanNow or never? Philippine’s Marcos urges Asean to fast track South China Sea codeAsean’s consensus-based

approach is too weak to persuade a dominant China to agree to a code of conduct, experts say.26 May 2025 - 8:25PMvideocam4United StatesPhilippine lawmaker slams US travel warning: ‘unfair

treatment from No 1 ally’The US State Department has advised against all travel to Marawi, with other areas of Mindanao listed as hotspots for crime and civil unrest.26 May 2025 -

3:20PM9DefenceLetters | Philippine maritime defence must focus on domestic needs firstReaders discuss how an empowered coastguard can serve the country’s coastal communities, removing red

tape to facilitate SME support, and kind taxi drivers.26 May 2025 - 11:30AMFrench OpenEala aims to show Philippines ‘in positive light’ on historic grand slam debut‘Being the only Filipino

on this stage, I’m representing our country and our people,’ she says before playing at Roland Garros in Paris.25 May 2025 - 4:08PMConservationRemoval of Philippines’ beloved ‘sherpa cat’

Pugal sparks heated debateOnline users berate officials who extracted the animal from popular hiking trail over predatory concerns.24 May 2025 - 1:06PMFood and agricultureOpinion | Coconut

price surge a chance to aid Southeast Asia’s small farmersLooking after a long-neglected sector will fix economic injustice and help preserve a crop deeply rooted in the region’s cultural

identity.24 May 2025 - 9:30AMvideocamMalaysiaAnwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying itThe rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many

young Malaysia

ns who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.24 May 2025 - 8:00AMUS immigrationICE raid on Filipino teachers in Hawaii decried as ‘abuse of power’ by senatorsThe raid, which

witnesses described as ‘traumatic’, lasted more than 45 minutes and ended without arrests.24 May 2025 - 12:52AMvideocam6South China SeaPhilippines’ 2 new warships: a drop in the ocean amid

South China Sea tensions?The new Miguel Malvar-class ships can help Manila project strength if they are used as ‘part of a broader strategy’, experts say.23 May 2025 - 5:50PMvideocam7South

China SeaChina deploys water cannon in Spratlys clash with Philippines over Sandy CayChinese coastguard and Philippine fisheries vessels collide in latest encounter over disputed South China

Sea reef.23 May 2025 - 4:48PMvideocam10US-China relations‘Very vulnerable position’: US allies in Asia nervous about regional securityReturn of Trump and his America-first policy seen to be

source of anxiety for many partners and allies.23 May 2025 - 3:29PMvideocam10AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNew ZealandUS warship’s New Zealand visit a sign of ‘deep ties’ amid

Trump-era uncertaintyNew Zealand has committed to US$7.1 billion in defence spending over the next four years in response to rising global tensions.23 May 2025 - 3:51PMvideocam7Ferdinand

Marcos JnrPhilippines’ Marcos revamps cabinet in ‘bold reset’ after midterms setbackThe move signals a push for greater accountability and results within the administration, analysts note.22

May 2025 - 7:30PMAsia electionsTikTok shuts down ‘covert influence networks’ targeting Philippines electionsThe social media platform said the networks created fake accounts “to amplify

narratives favouring certain politicians”.22 May 2025 - 6:19PMAseanMy Take | Closer Asean ties can help China counter US militarisation of regionHowever, Beijing’s foreign policy and

economic agenda are at cross purposes, with nations in the bloc suffering from chronic trade deficits.21 May 2025 - 9:00PM5CrimePhilippines to deploy Korean-speaking police in response to

crime waveLanguage-trained officers aim to better protect South Korean nationals in the Philippines from a recent spate of thefts, killings and scams.21 May 2025 - 4:03PMSingaporeUS embassy

slammed for video on Singapore’s HDB corridors and South China SeaThe video compares rule violations over cluttering along HDB corridors with what it refers to as China’s illegal actions in

the waterway.21 May 2025 - 11:17PM27Rodrigo DutertePhilippines’ Marcos offers reconciliation with Dutertes – will it work?Marcos’ offer comes after a series of politically charged

developments and is seen as a bid to boost his declining approval ratings.20 May 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam4Donald TrumpPhilippines can cope with US tariffs’ impact: Globe Telecom CEOCEO Carl

Raymond Cruz also said Globe Telecom would choose the ‘right time’ to launch the IPO for its e-wallet affiliate GCash.20 May 2025 - 4:02PMChinese overseasIn Philippines, ‘fake Filipinos’ re

kindle fears of Chinese spying. Here’s whyAs arrests mount, Manila faces growing pressure to address systemic corruption that allows foreigners to obtain fake IDs.20 May 2025 - 4:47PM5SCMP

HighlightsSingapore’s ‘shameful’ fuel prices slammed, Putin backlash: 7 Asia highlightsFrom Indonesia criticising Singapore’s fuel prices to the Philippines’ missile build-up, here are a few

highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.20 May 2025 - 12:00PMAseanOpinion | Why Europe and Asean are aligning to hedge against US, China dependenceDespite diplomatic and ideological

differences, the EU and Southeast Asia’s trade and defence needs are bringing the two sides together.19 May 2025 - 8:30PMvideocamAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHelp preserve 120

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