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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Why Southeast Asia feels relief and caution after the Xi-Trump summit
Countries in the region could feel less pressure as the thaw in US-China ties continues but deeper disputes remain unresolved, analysts say.
27 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM
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United States
Forgotten no more: Filipino folklore finds footing on global stage
27 Sep 2026 - 12:00PM
Asean
After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
27 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
Taiwan
Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines sparks double outcry
NGO-mediated transfer of retired cutter raises concerns given Taiwan-Manila fisheries disputes, as Beijing lashes out at ‘despicable’ deal.
26 Sep 2026 - 1:00PM
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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
‘Never too late’: Filipino domestic helpers pursue degree dreams they put on hold
Having put personal ambitions aside for their families, domestic helpers are now earning degrees while working with support from Hong Kong non-profit FullPhils.
26 Sep 2026 - 10:30AM
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Discord
Philippines’ short-lived Discord ban exposes cracks in online safety strategy
The abrupt ban following recent school shootings has drawn backlash over ‘performative governance’ and free speech risks.
25 Sep 2026 - 5:31PM
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Indonesia
‘So happy’: Philippines pardons death row inmate repatriated from Indonesia
Mary Jane Veloso is expected to be freed after the clemency since there are no other active cases against her.
25 Sep 2026 - 1:32PM
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Sara Duterte-Carpio
Does Philippine rule change clear way to convict vice-president?
Omitting absent senators cuts the votes needed to oust Sara Duterte-Carpio from 16 to 14, setting up a clash over the court’s legitimacy.
24 Sep 2026 - 5:34PM
Malaysia
‘Open, close, reopen’: return of choking haze traps Malaysian schools in limbo
All 108 schools in Serian close again as API readings break 200, highlighting the limits of cloud seeding while monsoon winds persist.
24 Sep 2026 - 4:53PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it
US president might aim to impress during Xi’s state visit, but Chinese protocol discourages its leaders from using helicopters.
25 Sep 2026 - 5:40AM
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China-Philippines relations
Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions
A Pew survey shows 47 per cent of Filipinos aged 18 to 34 view China favourably, with some respondents also expressing confidence in its leadership.
23 Sep 2026 - 6:15PM
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South China Sea
Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea
As a nation with a small military, Brunei would rather work with Beijing in safe zones such as peacekeeping than butt heads, analysts say.
23 Sep 2026 - 5:00PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Marcos’ ‘existential battle’ with Sara Duterte intensifies in Philippines
The Senate lowers the vote threshold for conviction in Duterte’s impeachment trial as the president piles more pressure on his deputy.
23 Sep 2026 - 2:41PM
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US-China tech war
Philippines races to realise Pax Silica dreams as political changes loom
Philippines’ Marcos is due to leave office in 2028 while Trump faces US midterm elections next year that could change control of Congress.
23 Sep 2026 - 8:56AM
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SCMP Highlights
South Korean killer’s escape foiled, Duterte trial looms: 7 Asia highlights
From Singaporean minister’s Mandarin diplomacy to Indonesia’s Whoosh debt burden, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
22 Sep 2026 - 12:30PM
Style Edit
Style Edit: Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2026 explores the future of design
This year’s programme debuted the 10 Asian Designers to Watch runway, featuring labels from Hong Kong, mainland China, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines.
22 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM
US-China relations
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Success of Xi-Trump summit lies in what happens afterwards
The real value of the Washington meeting between the presidents of the US and China is whether its understandings survive the next bilateral dispute.
22 Sep 2026 - 1:30PM
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Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey
A recent Rockefeller Foundation survey shows strong regional belief in global cooperation and a reluctance to accept superpower dominance.
21 Sep 2026 - 7:41PM
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Crime
Easy access to family guns fuels Philippines’ school shootings
Three fatal attacks since June have been traced back to state-linked weapons, exposing fatal flaws in official gun control.
21 Sep 2026 - 2:34PM
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United States
‘Listen to us’: Philippines tribe vows to stand ground against US-led Pax Silica
The Aetas have been offered just 50 US cents per square metre of land to make way for the sprawling tech hub. All have refused.
21 Sep 2026 - 6:04PM
Thailand
Upgraded but underperforming: Philippines’ growth lags behind
High living costs and delayed public works drag growth projections down far behind regional front runners.
21 Sep 2026 - 8:09AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong secures expanded equal treatment and investment guarantees across Asean
Hong Kong authorities say signing of the protocol will bring legal certainty, enhance the investment environment and boost investment flows.
20 Sep 2026 - 11:32PM
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s Filipino domestic helpers get second chance at university degree
NGO FullPhils was established in 2023, offering overseas Filipino workers a tertiary education to boost their career prospects.
19 Sep 2026 - 9:00AM
Asia travel
Escape Manila’s heat for northern Luzon’s pine-scented hills and Sagada’s hanging coffins
They may not make for a typical Philippine holiday, but the highlands of northern Luzon are a world apart from Manila and the tropical lowlands, finds Thomas Bird
19 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Saudi oil pipeline closure puts Asia’s economic resilience to the test
Experts say the loss will hit Asian refiners first before feeding through to inflation, currencies and economic growth across the region.
18 Sep 2026 - 9:50PM
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Three killed in Philippines school shootin
The attack marks the third Philippine school shooting since June.
18 Sep 2026 - 9:25PM
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South China Sea
Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China, Philippines
Two sides blame each other for deliberate ramming near the contested atoll in the South China Sea, fuelling tensions over strategic waterway.
18 Sep 2026 - 6:30PM
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International Criminal Court
Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms
Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to trim their witness list and evidence.
18 Sep 2026 - 5:45PM
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