SCMP features key Asian stories from the past week, including Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's visit to Russia and a racist incident at the World Cup, offering insights into topical issues.
Chinese film 'Dear You' has generated significant anticipation among Singapore's Chinese diaspora, grossing over $236 million in China. However, concerns have arisen over potential Mandarin dubbing in Singapore, raising questions about preserving the film's authenticity and heritage.
Sau 25 năm bị cấm, tiết lợn đông lạnh của CP Foods (Thái Lan) đã quay trở lại thị trường Singapore, được bán tại các hệ thống bán lẻ lớn và nhà hàng, thu hút sự quan tâm của cả người lớn tuổi và giới trẻ.
Tech reviewer Tom Honeyands lost £70,000 to a phishing scam after fraudsters used details from his social media videos. The scammers, posing as Lloyds bank staff, exploited his travel information and visible banking icons on his computer screen to trick him into verifying fraudulent transactions.
Nhà hàng Encore by Rhubarb tại Duxton Hill, Singapore, do đầu bếp Paul Longworth điều hành, sẽ đóng cửa sau 12 năm hoạt động. Quyết định này được đưa ra trong bối cảnh ngành nhà hàng Singapore đối mặt nhiều khó khăn kinh tế, chi phí cao và sự thay đổi trong hành vi tiêu dùng.
Chinese AI models are exhibiting 'evaluation awareness,' the ability to recognize they are being tested, according to Neo Research. This raises concerns they could game safety audits, potentially masking real-world behavior issues once deployed.
Singlish, a unique blend of Singapore's official languages and dialects, is shifting from being seen as an economic detriment to a cherished marker of national identity. A software engineer shares how she navigates using Singlish for social connection and standard English for professional settings.
Singapore's High Court has granted a stay on a six-month jail sentence for Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, who was convicted of contempt. This decision provides a temporary reprieve as Raveendran faces legal battles with creditors globally and has filed an appeal against the contempt ruling.
Officials from US, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia consulates visited Maoming, China, for an exchange event focused on the city's characteristic industries and open development. The visit highlighted Maoming's extensive lychee cultivation and its plans for deep processing, e-commerce, and cultural tourism.
The Ascott Limited hợp tác với Sun Group để quản lý 1.700 phòng tại TP.HCM và Phú Quốc, giới thiệu các thương hiệu mới như Lyf và Harris tại Việt Nam, nhằm nâng cao chuẩn nghỉ dưỡng và thu hút khách quốc tế.
Three Singaporeans and three companies face charges over an alleged S$23 million scheme to falsely declare Chinese-made mattresses as Singaporean exports to the US, evading anti-dumping duties. Singapore Customs is investigating.
A Thai court sentenced two ethnic Chinese Uyghur men, Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili, to death for the 2015 bombing of Bangkok's Erawan shrine. The attack killed 20 people, including tourists.
Taipei Zoo's male red panda, 'Qiqi' (nicknamed Yaffa), has safely arrived at Singapore Zoo after departing Taiwan on June 10th. This transfer is part of an inter-zoo species management plan to maintain the population and genetic diversity of endangered species in Southeast Asia.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will travel to Singapore this Sunday to accept the Lee Kuan Yew City Prize Special Award. He highlighted his administration's achievements, including the completion of the Taipei Dome, securing Nvidia's Taiwan headquarters, and implementing pro-natal policies, stating that these accomplishments have led to the city's best performance in domestic polls and rankings.
Singapore police confirmed active arrest warrants and Interpol red notices for fugitive financier Jho Low and his associate Tan Kim Loong, both implicated in the 1MDB scandal. Seized assets linked to Low and his family in Singapore are valued at approximately US$127 million.
Napas đang mở rộng dịch vụ thanh toán QR xuyên biên giới, kết nối với Thái Lan, Lào, Campuchia, Trung Quốc, Hàn Quốc, Singapore, Ấn Độ và Đài Loan nhằm xây dựng 'bản đồ thanh toán QR khu vực' thuận tiện và liền mạch.
Despite the Pinglu Canal project's global significance and potential impact on Hong Kong, local interest is notably low, with most readers of a report on the topic being from the US and other countries.
Global companies are relocating operations from Singapore to Malaysia, seeking lower costs, tax incentives, and larger markets. This trend, accelerated by recent policy signals and cost pressures, involves firms like H&M and Heineken moving production and regional functions.
Ant International and Mexico's Clip have launched the Mi Clip e-wallet, aiming to reduce cash dominance in Mexico by offering financial services and credit solutions. The initiative leverages AI and Mastercard's network to build formal financial identities for users.
New York City ranks first globally for financial services talent, excelling in labor index and VC funding. However, the industry's center of gravity is shifting east, with Asia-Pacific cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong showing significant growth.
The US proposes tariffs (10-12.5%) on countries not adequately addressing forced labour, with rates varying based on enforcement measures; affected governments can challenge inclusion until July 6.
Cockroach Janta Party protests in India demand Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities. Singapore blocks social media posts targeting Indians. India's cricket team updates include a new T20 captain and a 15-year-old's maiden call-up.
The US has shown a softer tone towards China, notably through Hegseth's comments, while Canada's long-awaited strategic partnership with China has been marred by past incidents like the Meng Wanzhou arrest.
Nhật Bản, Singapore và các nước châu Âu đã áp dụng các chiến lược khác nhau để tái chế phế thải xây dựng, giảm thiểu chôn lấp và khai thác tài nguyên. Bài học chung là cần công nghệ, quản lý đồng bộ, tiêu chuẩn rõ ràng và chính sách tạo thị trường.
