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The Philippines
Western powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub
Eight more countries will invest in the project as they accelerate regional trade diversification in sectors ranging from AI to energy.
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China-Latin America relations
China restores US beef trade amid Trump-Xi summit, alarming Brazilian exporters
15 May 2026 - 4:46AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Truck driver arrested after accident leaves 1 highway worker dead, 5 others hurt
15 May 2026 - 12:17AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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Trump-Xi summit puts US vulnerabilities on display
China weaponising rare earths turned the tables on Trump, showing how unprepared Western governments and firms were for a full trade war.
14 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Technology
Samsung union’s strike threat fuels fears of South Korea’s economic slowdown
The AI boom and SK Hynix’s profit-sharing arrangement with its workers have reportedly galvanised Samsung’s biggest union to take action.
14 May 2026 - 5:00PM
SCMP Highlights
Hong Kong parks as gyms, vegetarian omakase: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a Hong Kong coach turning parks into gyms to vegetarian omakase in Vancouver, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
15 May 2026 - 6:33AM
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China stock market
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Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks
With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.
14 May 2026 - 3:59PM
Japan
Japan-South Korea ‘comfort women’ row stoked by statues abroad
The removal of wartime sex slave memorials in Germany and New Zealand has electrified certain LDP hardliners, risking a diplomatic rift.
14 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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Semiconductors
Chinese memory module makers ramp up production with new CXMT DRAM
Founded in 2016, CXMT is widely regarded as China’s only domestic DRAM maker to have achieved mass production.
14 May 2026 - 7:30AM
Diplomacy
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North Korea is not Iran. The same pressure tactics won’t work
North Korea’s nuclear reality and the overlapping interests of the US, China and Russia make tension reduction a prerequisite.
14 May 2026 - 8:08AM
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Hong Kong transport
HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war
Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.
13 May 2026 - 9:09PM
War and conflict
‘Like whale bones’: South Korea’s war memorial sparks conflict over symbolism
Critics argue the Korean war memorial should not be in a space in Seoul long associated with pro-democracy protests and its imperial past.
13 May 2026 - 5:12PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit
The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.
13 May 2026 - 5:14PM
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Extreme weather
South Korea adds ‘extreme heat emergency’ to first major alert update in decades
Over the past five years, the average number of heatwave days and tropical nights has surged nearly threefold compared to the 1970s.
13 May 2026 - 3:17PM
China trade
Asia needs ‘institutional toolbox’ to survive global shocks, China experts warn
Ahead of Trump’s China visit, experts at an RCEP forum discuss a supply-chain overhaul, looking to insulate the world’s biggest trading bloc.
13 May 2026 - 4:42PM
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Defence
South Korea signals ‘phased’ support for US-led Hormuz mission after ship attack
Defence Minister Ahn said the support could include political backing, personnel dispatches and sharing of information and military assets.
13 May 2026 - 2:40PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul
The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.
13 May 2026 - 1:09PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.
13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
US-China relations
US confirms delegation to Apec meeting in China as Trump sets off for Beijing
US representatives to attend Apec trade and investment meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou this month as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
13 May 2026 - 10:25PM
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China-EU relations
In a bind over rare earths, Europe watches US-China tussle from the sidelines
As Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet in Beijing, one European diplomat says the bloc is aware ‘we have little leverage here’.
12 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
How The King’s Warden sold 16 million tickets and saved the Korean box office
Producer Lim Eun-jung, director Jang Hang-jun and actor Yoo Hae-jin explain why the historical drama struck a chord with Korean audiences.
12 May 2026 - 5:15PM
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China stock market
Emerging markets rebound on inflows as Xi-Trump talks eyed for momentum
Mainland China, Hong Kong stock markets may benefit from Xi-Trump meeting as renewed interest in AI shows investors keen to re-engage, analysts say.
12 May 2026 - 5:53PM
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SCMP Highlights
Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
From controversy about a Philippine pageant winner to Japan’s social recluses, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
12 May 2026 - 12:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
South Korea cautious on blaming Iran for ship strike ahead of US-China summit
Seoul has footage of the May 4 attack on the HMM Namu but analysts say it is biding its time, hoping ‘the dust will settle’.
12 May 2026 - 2:15PM
Viral stories
‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to staff, sparks online buzz
Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.
12 May 2026 - 9:07AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump taps Musk, Cook and other leaders for high-stakes China trade mission
Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda.
13 May 2026 - 3:31AM
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China shipbuilding
The US tried to rein in China’s shipyards. Now, they are even more dominant
China’s shipyards secured a staggering 85 per cent of global orders in the first quarter, as demand for oil tankers surges amid the Iran war.
11 May 2026 - 10:30PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards.
11 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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