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India election: AI deepfakes of Bollywood stars backing political parties swirl as voters grapple with information overload

Videos of actors like Aamir Khan criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi have dominated social media, muddying the political debate and influencing voter decisions.

Mount Fuji view to be blocked to deter tourists

Residents are fed up with visitors dropping rubbish and parking illegally as they seek the perfect photo.

Rise in lightning-related deaths in Nepal prompts calls for safe shelters, better forecasting

Lightning has killed 360 people in the last five years in Nepal, the third-highest number of fatalities after landslides and fires.

South China Sea: Philippines denies striking deal with Beijing on disputed Second Thomas Shoal

Calling Beijing’s claim ‘propaganda’, Defence Secretary Teodoro said Manila would never enter into any pact that would compromise its claims in the waterway.

Daigou were once ‘make-or-break’ for Australian brands in China – where are they now?

Daigou, or personal shoppers for mainland Chinese consumers, used to account for billions of dollars of products sold by Australian businesses.

South Korean man who murdered neighbour over blocked sunlight dispute gets 23 years in jail

The defendant attacked the victim with a weapon in a fit of rage after the elderly man’s peach tree blocked the sunlight from reaching his solar panels.

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

Forget Macau’s junket launderers, dirty Chinese cash has a new home: Southeast Asia’s casino scam hubs

With the junkets of Asia’s gambling capital ‘decimated’ by an anti-corruption crackdown, money launderers have shifted focus to more loosely regulated casinos in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Myanmar.

Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protests

Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations.

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

These are the places where Chinese-owned TikTok is already banned

TikTok is in the cross hairs of authorities in the US, where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests.

Southeast Asia’s heatwaves threaten food security. How can nations adapt?

Many parts of Southeast Asia are undergoing record-breaking heatwaves, leading to disruptions in rice supplies and fluctuations in prices. The region can safeguard livelihoods by planting drought-resistant rice varieties, diversifying crops and enhancing early warning systems.

Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine

The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.

U.S., China to hold first AI talks within 'weeks' amid ongoing TikTok stalemate

The U.S. and China will hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence within the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

‘Ukraine of Asia’: pro-Duterte coalition slams Philippines’ involvement in US ‘proxy war’ with China

Their manifesto criticises President Marcos Jnr’s South China Sea stance, claims China’s aggressive actions justified by his provocations

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: A $270 billion gamble on green?

Latest on the elections and some stock-picking tips that tie in with the nationwide vote and we also look at the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup.

Sri Lanka’s Chinese-financed white elephant airport leased to Indian-Russian joint venture

The airport is named after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, who borrowed heavily from China for infrastructure projects that quickly became commercial failures.

China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had raised a number of US concerns with the Chinese leader.

Vietnam parliament chief, Vuong Dinh Hue, quits over ‘violations’ in latest leadership upheaval

Vuong Dinh Hue, who had been tipped as a contender for the country’s top post, is the second of Vietnam’s top four leaders to exit in five weeks.

Thousands of Vietnamese lament life savings lost in nation’s largest financial scam

A total of 42,000 victims have seen their savings and investments in SCB evaporate after the bank was embroiled in a US$12.5 billion fraud.

China's Xi says the U.S. needs to accept Beijing's rise for bilateral relations to improve

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.

Australia mourns Pakistani refugee guard killed in Sydney mall stabbing: ‘he helped save lives that day’

A funeral was held on Friday for Faraz Tahir, who was killed in Sydney while trying to stop a mass stabbing attack.

Malaysia’s Anwar calls for action against news agency as rumours of Forest City casino stir heated debate

Reports of the casino proposal sparked controversy and opposition in Muslim-majority Malaysia, where gambling is taboo

Middle East conflicts, high interest rates could dampen Singapore’s economic growth

The central bank said the domestic growth outlook depends on the global pivot to monetary easing and a tech upswing.

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US

The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

Indonesia’s Prabowo to ‘expand wings of coalition’ with ‘attractive offers’ to former rivals

The biggest challenge for Prabowo will be in persuading the ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), to join his coalition.

South Korean adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars faces stiff opposition amid prostitution concerns

Many local councils have refused to host the 2024 KFX The Fashion event in their cities, citing concerns about potential illegal activities at the show.

Scout jamboree disaster blamed on S Korea government

An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.

India’s farmers are up in arms again. Will it hurt Modi’s reelection campaign?

While the protestors are beginning to up the ante by blocking railway tracks, the agitation this time seems a pale shadow of their movement in 2020.

Philippines says ‘foreign actor’ behind Marcos Jnr deepfake urging military action against China

The government said it was investigating the spread of the manipulated video ‘seemingly asking the armed forces to act against another nation’.

Tesla’s India electric vehicle plans on track despite Elon Musk postponing Modi meeting

The electric vehicle maker is expected to build a base in India given the country’s importance as a sales market, analysts say.

Taiwan to tear down Chiang Kai-shek statues, Hong Kong’s sushi packaging guessing game: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

From Taiwan vowing to tear down statues of Chiang Kai-shek to questions about sushi packaging in Hong Kong, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Asia was most impacted by extreme weather and climate in 2023, UN report shows

Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from extreme weather and climate in 2023, exacerbated by climate change, according to a new UN report.

Singapore jails man for leaving 43 cats without food, water at faeces-strewn flat

Muhammad Danial Sukirman was sentenced to 20 days’ jail for causing ‘unnecessary pain and suffering’ to the felines by failing to provide adequate food and water.

Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt

The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.

Australia PM Anthony Albanese reels in Elon Musk over harmful content – time to cast net wider

The Australian PM was incensed after Musk’s X ignored a court order to remove videos of a stabbing attack in Sydney.

What's behind a dramatic fall in Indian families' savings

Indians, traditionally known as avid savers, are now stashing away less money and borrowing more.

US embassy refutes American professor Bruce Gilley’s claim, says Malaysia still safe to travel

Gilley said he left the country due to safety concerns caused by an ‘Islamo-fascist mob whipped up by the government’.

Why Hong Kong’s embrace of AI in education is much too superficial

Hong Kong’s emerging debate on AI in education lags behind other parts of Asia despite a rich recent history of world-class pedagogical research. If we view AI through technological solutionism, we ignore the importance of localisation and potentially face both regional relegation and redundancy.

India 'confident' new EV policy measures will allow more foreign players to enter market

Last month, the government rolled out key initiatives, aimed at boosting the country's position in EV manufacturing.

Academics in Japan shun events in China amid fears over professor’s disappearance in Shanghai

Chinese professor Fan Yuntao, who teaches in Tokyo, has reportedly gone missing after returning to Shanghai in February 2023.

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline

Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.

Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee

The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).

Honda to build $11 billion electric vehicle hub in Canada

Honda and its joint venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in Ontario, Canada, to create a "comprehensive EV value chain," the automaker announced.

Turkey is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply

Applicants must have an income of at least $36,000 USD a year or $3,000 a month.

Sydney bishop stabbed during service backs X’s legal case to share video of attack

Musk has accused Australia of censorship, while Australian lawmakers have accused Musk of arrogance and a lack of social responsibility.

India has seen a record 411 million train passengers in April, as people rush to vote, attend Hindu weddings

The recent surge of passengers is due to ongoing national elections and a cluster of astrologically auspicious dates, typically used for Hindu weddings.

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir under investigation, anti-corruption agency says, as probe widens

Mahathir has denied that he abused power while in government and described the anti-corruption sweep as politically motivated.

Japan’s latest military gamble reflects a changing security landscape

Japan has approved the export of next-generation fighter jets to countries not involved in conflict and those with which it shares defence agreements. With a potential Trump victory on the horizon and rising tensions with neighbouring countries, Tokyo seeks to take care of its own security needs.

Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds

Manuel Mamba has been tossed out of office for illegally using public funds just as joint military exercises involving Manila and Washington take place in his province.

Inflation, operating costs had the biggest impact on Asian firms last year, survey shows

Higher costs had the biggest impact on Asian businesses in 2023, even as they grappled with a global slowdown and rising interest rates, a survey by UOB showed.

Searing heat shuts schools for 33 million children

Bangladesh has closed schools and colleges due to extreme heat for the second year in a row.

Hot weather kills 30 in Thailand as heat index hits ‘extremely dangerous’ level

The heat index in Bangkok was expected to rise above 52 degrees Celsius as officials urged elderly people to stay indoors.

China’s and India’s coal habits are slowing down the green transition

In the short run, China and India are showing no real intention of cutting coal dependence. Instead, both are building or proposing new coal-fired capacity, never mind their climate pledges.

South Korea's largest K-pop agency Hybe accuses sublabel executives of breach of trust

This comes after ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin accused Hybe of plagiarizing ADOR's girl group NewJeans.

University of Malaya apologises after US professor Bruce Gilley accuses Malaysia of advocating ‘second Holocaust’ during lecture

The university cancelled all scheduled activities involving Gilley, who left Malaysia saying he was one step ahead of the ‘mob’ whipped up by the government.

Xpeng's Gu says robotaxis won’t be a real business for at least five years

Xpeng, a China-based electric car startup that is also selling in Europe, has made driver-assist software one of its selling points.

Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

Demand for AI memory chips propels SK Hynix to its fastest sales growth since 2010

Sales at the South Korean firm, the world’s No 2 maker of memory, more than doubled in the March quarter, beating estimates.

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr has been rebranding himself as a human rights supporter. Is it working?

Marcos Jnr’s pro-US stance and measures to ‘elevate’ the Philippines have made him a ‘pivotal player’ on South China Sea issues among world leaders.

India markets face an 'inevitable' correction if Modi's election win disappoints, Bernstein says

The results of India's general elections could be the reason for a correction in the Indian stock market, according to Bernstein.

US jails Chinese man who threatened student activist

He threatened to "chop off" the hands of a Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus.

Japan’s bears in ‘bad mood’ and hungry as attacks on humans surge

Japanese authorities have issued a warning for hikers and others to stay alert for bears emerging from hibernation.

Hundreds of Japanese towns at ‘risk of disappearing’ due to plunge in women of child-bearing age: study

More than 700 municipalities are likely to see a sharp fall in the number of women in their 20s to 30s, regarded as the core generation responsible for bearing children.

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix reverses losses in first quarter on explosive AI demand

This comes after SK Hynix posted net losses for five consecutive quarters from a slump in the memory chip market.

Hungary-Incheon flight makes emergency landing in Kazakhstan after South Korean woman goes on mid-air expletive tirade

The passenger, accompanied by her family, shouted obscene words midflight and caused a commotion, making the operation of the aircraft difficult.

Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China

EV brand Zeekr is selling more cars than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America this year, Zeekr CEO Andy An told CNBC.

‘Alarming’: North Korea sends delegation to Iran amid suspicions of greater military cooperation

The move is in line with Pyongyang’s efforts to attract Iran to an alliance against the US and boost cooperation for mutual benefit, analyst notes.

Russian teens ‘into Asia’ dance to K-pop, watch anime as culture boom gains ‘momentum’

Sanctions have made it harder to access Western cultural products such as films and music, so younger Russians are turning to countries like South Korea and Japan for entertainment.

TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India outlawed the Chinese app

Within monthsof the Indian ban, Google rolled out YouTube Shorts and Instagram pushed out its Reels feature, mimicking short-form videos TikTok excelled at.

Charles Li’s Micro Connect pushes unique financing model in Southeast Asia

Charles Li, former head of the Hong Kong stock exchange, wants to bring its model of financing for a cut of daily revenue to Southeast Asia as early as the fourth quarter.

China, India must be ready to seize peace in Ukraine, not just the West

The largest Asian countries, notably China but also India, should be poised to play a positive role if the winds change around the Ukraine war

India’s government accused of targeting foreign reporters who have ‘crossed the line’

Media advocates have urged New Delhi to “cease using visa regulations as a tool of repression” against reporters.

‘Audio deepfake’ of Marcos Jnr ordering military action against China prompts Manila to debunk clip

Marcos Jnr’s office says “no such directive exists” and Manila is working with various agencies to combat deepfakes.

South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram

The fake Musk claimed he could make the woman rich by helping her invest her money.

Chinese tourist reunites with Thai rescuers after being pushed off cliff by husband in 2019

Wang Nan hugged and thanked the four rescuers at the office of Thailand’s Pha Taem National Park, commending their swift response to the incident.

Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s rented Nissan reportedly seen on CCTV where Audrey Fang’s body found

A grey Nissan Qashqai rented by Mitchell Ong was reportedly caught on CCTV in the same area where Audrey Fang’s body was found.

Malaysians mourn helicopter crash victims, some demand top navy officers resign

Some Malaysians accuse the military of poor planning that led to the crash and having defence assets of questionable quality.

In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius

The heat index, a measure of what the temperature feels like accounting for humidity, was forecast to reach the ‘danger’ level of 42 degrees Celsius or higher in at least 30 cities and municipalities on Wednesday.

‘A real wildcard’: World’s largest wealth fund issues inflation warning on hot commodity markets

The chief executive of the world's largest wealth fund says there are many wildcards in financial markets right now.

Tesla’s entry into India’s EV market will be 'good news’ for the country, says MG Motor India

India's EV sector still lacks competition, but entry from international automakers like Tesla will level the playing field, MG Motor India's CEO Emeritus.

The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival

It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.

SoftBank will reportedly invest nearly $1 billion in AI push, tapping Nvidia's chips

SoftBank will invest $960 million by 2025 to bolster its computing facilities in preparation for its own generative intelligence model.

'Male' hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

Germany arrests EU Parliament staff member on China espionage charges

A German man was arrested for allegedly sharing information from the European Parliament with the China's secret service, the federal prosecutor’s office said.

Apple sends invites to May 7 launch event, new iPads expected

Apple will launch new products on May 7 in an online event, according to invites sent to the media on Tuesday.

India's high unemployment is a 'ticking bomb,' opposition says, as election battle with Modi's BJP heats up

India's youth make up 83% of the unemployed population, according to an ILO report, but government as well as ILO data shows a decline in joblessness in the past few years.

As India heads to the polls, Modi’s BJP is set to get a boost in opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu

Politics in Tamil Nadu has been dominated by regional players with ethno-nationalist ideologies, rooted in the Tamil language and culture.

India's battered opposition takes on Modi

The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to unseat the PM.

Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma

Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.

This small town in France is selling a house for 1 euro—applications are open, but there's a catch

The French town of Saint-Amand-Montrond estimates that renovating the property will cost around $136,180 USD.

Pro-China party reportedly wins big in the Maldives, likely accelerating its shift away from India

The outcome is widely expected to accelerate the Indian Ocean archipelago's shift toward China and away from its traditional ally of India.

'Big change' in global growth is bullish for commodities including copper, says VanEck CEO

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck thinks the commodities' rally has more room to run.

Apple pulls Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store

Apple on Friday said it has pulled WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store in China.

'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos

Dubai Airports CEO said he expects services to return "close to normality" soon as the major transit hub deals with the fallout from unprecedented flooding.

India kicks off the world's largest elections on Friday. Here’s what you need to know

Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world's largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government.

U.S. tech CEOs give India PM Modi boost ahead of election

India's Narendra Modi has been courting U.S. tech company leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook ahead of the country's national elections.

Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts

Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around Southeast Asia as Apple expands in the region.

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