As a leading English-language newspaper in Asia, the South China Morning Post has been reporting on the stories that are important to the region for 116 years. Covering global issues with local impact, we’ve curated a selection of the most important topics and series showcasing why Asia matters.
Covid-19 has swept through the world. We bring you the latest news, analysis and updates on the impact of a new strain of coronavirus in Asia.
Take an in-depth look at what the change of US leadership means for Asia with our selection of opinion pieces.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was among the first to tweet her congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Everything you need to know about the latest South China Sea territorial disputes. The contrasting claims have been an ongoing point of contention among several countries including China, Brunei, Vietnam and the Philippines.
News and analysis on China-Philippines relations, which have grown closer since President Rodrigo Duterte’s pivot away from the US towards Beijing. We also examine the growing concern in the Philippines about the influx of Chinese workers, mostly working in the online gambling sector.
The world’s biggest free-trade agreement by population and GDP will bring huge tariff cuts for its Asean and Pacific Rim signatories, including China.
Caught between superpowers clashing in their own backyard, Southeast Asian nations might find staying neutral is not an option.
News, analysis and opinion on relations between China and India, the second and seventh-largest economies in the world. We take a closer look at their trade, military, border issues and tensions between Beijing and New Delhi.
Take a deeper look into Singapore’s property market including trends, housing policy and home ownership options for both foreign and domestic buyers.
Long-standing tensions between the veterans have a large part to play in whether the opposition can wrest power from Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Everything you need to know about Malaysian politics.
The latest on South Korea’s rise, covering politics, economy, society, K-pop and Seoul’s relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and the United States.
A letter to our readers, from the South China Morning Post’s editor-in-chief, Tammy Tam.
We explore China-Australia relations, including trade and investment and the impact of wider issues such as the US-China trade war and tensions in the South China Sea.
News, features and opinion on ethnic Chinese people abroad, including students, the Chinese diaspora and the experiences of immigrants in countries across the world.
Asia’s newest big ideas in the world of technology, from social media and the sharing economy to innovation and AI.
Survival tips, insider secrets, top things to do, eco-tours, hotel reviews, family-friendly itineraries: fire your imagination with our guides and must-see lists for destinations across the continent.